Glue/seal the panels, it’ll help with strong winds.
We’re in Canada, so ymmv, but the first year, heavy snows collapsed some of the roof panels into the greenhouse. Resolved by adding 1x2 strapping across the roof. We recently added some inside as well.
It took me and a 10-year-old helper the better part of a day to get it done. You will need a second set of hands at various stages, so ensure your partner/kid/friend can help.
Strapping I used these: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/1000173739 - might be overkill, but I had a bunch in stock so I just used what I had. Used self-tapping screws to secure them to the metal frame. You can sorta see them on the outside of the roof in my first picture.
Thanks! Some tips:
Enjoy! My wife loves hers.
This was a present for my wife as well.
Had not considered the gluing of panels. What kind of glue did you use?
Our son needs to work off car repair money so I’ll have another pair of hands.
We’re in the midwest US so we can get heavy snow. What is the strapping you reinforced it with?
Oh, and already ordered those automatic hinges.
Thanks for all the tips!
I used something like this, externally, once the panels were in place: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dap-kwik-seal-ultra-advanced-sealant-for-kitchen-bath-clear-162-ml-squeeze-tube-/1001000752 - it wasn’t this exact product; I think I found something that said outdoor on it. Honestly any clear outdoor caulk would probably do.
Strapping I used these: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/1000173739 - might be overkill, but I had a bunch in stock so I just used what I had. Used self-tapping screws to secure them to the metal frame. You can sorta see them on the outside of the roof in my first picture.
Awesome, much appreciated. Long days and pleasant nights to you!