1. 1 Day to unpack and assemble in the Garage.

2. 1 Day to erect on the foundation (one quick phone call and a wiggle and a shake), and

3. 1 Day to glaze, finish and trim up (NB the screens are all assembled and will be put on in a few weeks).

See the picture, it makes our "New England Farmhouse" in Southeast Idaho complete.

 

I really enjoy the greenhouse. It is well designed and feels solid. Take your time, read the instructions before beginning. Lay out the parts before starting. If the foundation isn't level and the right size you will not have a good time.

I ordered the greenhouse about a year ago. I had a professional concrete base poured, filled with pea gravel (as there is not a floor). I also had it professionally assembled (way too many pieces for me to attempt it), water and electricity run to it. All in all, it ended up costing around $6000 (not including the cost of the greenhouse). My only complaints are controlling the automatic vent openers, its a nice option to have, but jeez what a headache! As I'm growing orchids, I need to be the one in control of what temperature those things pop open at, At one point (because of the height of the ceiling and heat rising) the vents were opening when it was 45 degrees outside and I'm doing my best to keep the greenhouse 65 degrees or higher. Its a very nice option to have in the heat of summer here in Georgia, but can contribute to a waste of heat/energy during cold times. I'm looking forward to landscaping it in and purchasing steps for it soon!


ACF Greenhouses: You may be interested in replacing the powertube in your openers with the Orchid wax version which opens at higher temperatures. We also offer automated electric vent openers and fan system ventilation options for those greenhouses which give you complete control right at your fingertips!

I bought this greenhouse as a center piece for my garden. It's a beauty and I couldn't be happier with the quality and durability of the materials. Easy to construct and it's going to last many productive growing seasons. I'm currently growing lemon and lime trees and have an extensive collection of orchids that have thrived in it.