Assembling the Frame

Step 1

Check the Package

The frames are packed in cardboard (one or more boxes).Before you unpack the greenhouse, make sure you received the model you ordered.

Step 2

Get a General Idea of Which Frames Go Where

To get a general idea of where the frames go, lay them out before you begin to bolt them together.

After this, start to assemble the sections in the order specified in the instructions.

Step 3

Assemble the Sides and Gable Sections

Assemble the sides and gable sections in the same way as the end sections.

Attach the side and end sections on a level surface. After attaching them, lift the greenhouse onto the base.

If you do not have extra space, assemble the greenhouse directly on the base, but this is not quite as easy.​​​​​​​

Step 4

Put the Assembled end Sections Aside

Move the assembled end sections out of the way.

Once the end sections are assembled, put them aside.

Step 5

Attach the Assembled Frame to the Base

If you have purchased a steel Juliana base, attach the assembled frame to this using the included J-clips. Slide the curved section of the J-clip underneath the base and attach with the bottommost bolt of the greenhouse.

Loosen the corner bolts on the end sections to make it easier to adjust and slide the frame sections into position.

If you cast the base yourself, or are using a wooden base, attach the greenhouse with one bolt for each section of the bottom frame.

Step 6

Attach the Ridge Bar

Attach the ridge bar.

Loosen the bolts at the top of the end section to make it possible to gently push the frames until the ridge bar is in place.

Step 7

Attach the Roof Battens

Attach the roof battens to the ridge bar and gutter sections.

Remember to use extra bolts wherever opening windows are to be installed.

Step 8

Assembling Windows

Now assemble the windows.

The window profiles in Juliana models should be assembled around the glass/polycarbonate. In other models should the profiles be assembled first and the glass/polycarbonate should be glued in place with silicone sealant.

For other models, assemble the frames first and then glue the glass/polycarbonate to the glazing bars with silicone sealant.

Step 9

Slide Glazing Beads into Place

Slide the window’s hinge bead into the ridge bar from the end and slide it over to the section where you want it to be placed.

The bead will slide more easily if you lubricate it with oil.

Step 10

Assemble the Greenhouse Door

Now assemble the door.

Lay out the frames on the ground to see how the door looks before you assemble it.

For Juliana models, assemble the door around the glazing (glass/polycarbonate); for other models, glue the glazing (glass/polycarbonate) into place with silicone sealant.

Step 11

Double-check Level and Diagonal Measurements

Before attaching the door/doors, it is important to make sure the greenhouse is plumb and level and that it is square by taking the diagonal measurements as well.