By: Greg (Lewisburg, TN, United States)
Although I have not completed installation so far I am very pleased with how it is going together. Inspect everything, because I had two broken parts when I received it. I was able to get one part replaced quickly and the other I just decided it was minor so I would just live with it. Although the instructions are easy and clear it can be difficult to get the poly panels to insert into the frame. Be extra careful because it is easy to get the edges messed up making it very difficult to get them to go together. I especially had difficult with the upper panels on both ends. Other than that everything has gone smoothly.
By: PEBBLES (Oklahoma, United States)
I have always been the guy at Christmas that put all the toys and bikes together and then maybe looked at the plans, I can tell all of us guys ,don't try it. The plans are very clear and easy to follow, but you best do it. Until I got to the near end I felt it was going to be flimsy,not so. Its as sturdy as it is good looking,I'm proud to show it off and can't wait for the tomatoes with out the bird and varmint damage.
By: AngieS (NW Arkansas, Arkansas, United States)
All in all, I'm OK with this purchase but I wish I had spent more money and bought the heavier, stronger U.S. made greenhouse. Maybe it will last, but I worry that even a medium thunderstorm will take it out. The instructions were better than I expected when I saw that it was imported from China. Some native English speaker obviously had input. There were a few fairly minor mistakes and at least one step that was nonexistent. After some study, it became clear what needed to be done. I consider this more than a simple weekend project, especially if you plan to anchor it down. I think that's important if you don't want it to end up in a new, unexpected place. I dug 10 pilings and set them in concrete. Then, I built a foundation frame and used the included brackets to screw the house to the frame. The plastic is very thin. I've seen kid's toys packaged in plastic not much thinner. Maybe it's treated to last but time will tell. The aluminum is so thin that one has to be careful not to over-tighten the screws or they will strip out. The "snap-together" feature is a joke. I am sure that it is a marketing ploy because they don't hold well at all. I ended up driving self-starting screws into the fittings to make them stay in place. In the attached photos, ignore the dark column that prevents one door from opening fully. I knew it would be that way and felt that it was acceptable since the doors allow a lot of entry room. I added a fan, purchased from this site, and a thermostat. They are essential and work well. You can see that I elected to move the vent from the front to the rear because my show dogs would enjoy chewing on it. the panels are identical so this is easy to do. I'm using it for containers now but plan to use the shelving next spring to start plants.
By: MissionGreen (Georgia, United States)
Great product. Received it within a few days after ordering. It was Easy to assemble by simply following the directions. All parts where marked clearly and protected to prevent damage. I was a little nervous about assemble because some reviews on other web sites said this model was difficult to assemble. I noticed only one typo error and completed within a few hours. I recommend assembling the side and end panels on a flat surface – I did it in the garage. Then move them to the final location and complete assembly. We added a paver stone floor, water, and electric. I just ordered a low pressure misting system and an additional automatic window opener to help keep the temperature cooler in the Georgia summer. The greenhouse has been in use for just over 3 months. With the jump on spring we already have tomatoes.
By: Wesley (Diamond, Ohio, United States)
I have just finished building one of these greenhouses. The concept/architecture of this building was ingenious. However, the material it is made with seems to be somewhat cheap. I had the frame up with the front and back completed and we had a wind storm with gusts up to 30mph which is not uncommon in this area of the country and will get much worse in the winters here. The entire greenhouse was twisted and bent up beyond repair, before I could even complete the project. I have done my best to bend everything back, but we are very disappointed to have paid this much for a greenhouse, which is damaged before we could even use it. I think this product should be made out of a stronger material so that the screws don't strip so easily and the material (metal) doesn't split and tear so easily and the connectors don't bend so easily. I had a lot of problems with the screws stripping before the wind gusts. The design is great, the instructions were good but could use some changes and the material is cheap. However, I think the greenhouse would look great if it wasn't so bent up. Sincerely, Boots from Diamond, Ohio