Aluminum greenhouses are nothing new to gardeners. In fact, they are being used quite extensively in many parts of the world.
What makes an aluminum greenhouse different from 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.
Some greenhouses are not only pleasing to the eye, but 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 Parts
Most greenhouses today come prefabricated for erection by the gardener. This should not 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 should not 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 covering.
The big saving in both time and money with an aluminum greenhouse is that you don’t have to use a paint brush on it. Painting a greenhouse at intervals use to be an expensive nuisance, and often a dangerous one. Only the small eave support brackets and the 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.
For the average gardener, where a sturdy, easily maintained and efficient greenhouse is desired, the aluminum greenhouses will certainly warrant consideration. Whatever your personal specialties are, they can be, and are being grown successfully in an aluminum greenhouse.
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