Aluminum greenhouses are nothing new to gardeners in Great Britain. They have been used extensively in many parts of the world.
In 1950’s America, only a few had been erected primarily for experimental purposes.
What makes an aluminum greenhouse different from our conventional steel and wooden houses?
Simply, an aluminum frame means no rust, no rot, and no paint. Moreover, fungus diseases and insects cannot hide in aluminum.
Also, the slender aluminum framework offers less light restriction than wood, and all gardeners know how important light is to plant growth.
The greenhouses available to American gardeners are of the “Dutch Barn” shape, which is pleasing to the eye and is designed to admit the maximum amount of light.
There are sizes to fit all gardens—large and small; expandable, lean-to, and individual unit types.
Prefabricated Aluminum Greenhouse Parts
All the greenhouses will be prefabricated for erection by the gardener. This needn’t frighten anybody who is not too handy with tools.
Each part is precision-made to fit, and the detailed erection plans are so simple to follow that even an inexperienced handyman won’t have any -trouble.
In fact, some of the parts are marked with different colors, so all you have to do is bolt blue to blue, red to red, and so on.
Every stage in the construction is explained and illustrated in the instruction sheet—from the preparation of the foundation to the placing of the last pane of glass.
The big saving in both time and money with an aluminum greenhouse is that you don’t have to use a paintbrush on it.
Painting a greenhouse at intervals is an expensive nuisance and often dangerous.
Only the small cave support brackets, nuts, and bolts should ever see a coat of paint.
The whole structure is of an aluminum alloy which protects itself by forming a natural protective coating, making painting unnecessary.
When prefabrication is mentioned, many people think of a flimsy structure.
Once these aluminum greenhouses are erected, they are there to stay-come rain, hail, snow, or the fiercest gale.
Exclusive patented features, including braces, cross-braces, and tie rods, give it maximum rigidity, making it safe and permanent.
Adequate Ventilation
Generally speaking, ventilation is given little consideration in domestic greenhouses
This vitally important requirement of all greenhouses is taken care of by both top and side ventilators.
If more ventilation is needed, additional side ventilators can be put in.
A sturdy, easily maintained, and efficient greenhouse is desired for the average gardener.
These aluminum greenhouses certainly warrant consideration.
Whatever your specialties are, they can be and are being grown successfully in an aluminum greenhouse.