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Well, I guess I lied. I thought the panels would be screwed in, but I just figured out that the 4 big bags of misc. clips and metal do-dads are for locking in the panels. I have no idea how they work since there are no directions. I'm off to google.
 
We have to worry about high winds here. And occasional hail storms.

Candace, are the winds showing up in specific directions??? I guess the position/"facing direction" of the gh plays an important role to avoiding damage, if that is the case!!!
 
G.h's are positioned for light, usually.

Most of the g.h. kits on the market are made strong enough for the winds etc. that we deal with. If the kits are adequately anchored. Of course, some aren't, it's really up the the buyer to do diligent research. My current g.h. was designed for snow loads and winds, so good there. And this one has a support truss and is very well made also. I wouldn't want a glass g.h. here since we do get hail probably once a year and the insulation rating. We don't get hurricanes or tornados, but last year the wind speed was close to a small one.

I've never had any g.h. damage here in the 10 years it's been up. But there is a commercial grower about 40 mins. away that had a couple panels blow out a few winters ago.
 
So, I thought it was time for an update. We've put in close to 1/2 the panels. It's not been easy with me having some personal issues and the weather. Plus, we have to have 3 bodies to get a panel up, so that means working around the kids schedules. Hopefully we'll have a nice patch of weather and can get more up soon.

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Nice progress...:) I hope u finish it soon...:) I can't wait to see it filled with plants!!!
 
Hi,
May I ask:
Is the 6" corrugated black plastic pipe 1/2 slotted, and is it tied into
an existing drain?
Any building permits associated with this project?
Looks terrific, and we are very envious.
Thanks- Clark and Christine
 
Wow, I'm surprised to see the panels are so long w/out a horizontal break. Interesting design.
me neither. You only (hopefully) put it up once & if the price was right, I'd go for it!

Interesting. I don't think I've ever seen a kit that included curved panels. You are brave to tackle that project!

More than likely the panels are straight but being flexible, will curve. My GH was a kit, is curved, but the panels are 4 ft. long, allowing one person to slide them in the channels, no clips needed.
 
The black pipe is a landscape drain that we had to move for the foundation pouring. I always suggest you look into your county regs for permit requirements.


Yes, the panels are straight but curve when I install the endcaps. This is a 'gothic arch' design. My current g.h. is also a gothic arch. There are quite a few kit manufacturers that have this type of g.h.
 
O.K. It's time for some follow up photos since the shell is now completely done. Yay! I recently took down all the scaffolding, finished hanging the door, putting in the last 3 louvre windows and the last of the polycarb. Now, for the inside work...

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