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B C G
T H E
G A R D E N E R S '
C H O I C E
S I N C E
1 9 5 1
Traditional Series
Free Standing
GlassGreenhouses
GR E E N HOUSE INS T RUC T IONS
M A Y
2 0 0 3

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  • Page 1 G A R D E N E R S ’ C H O I C E S I N C E 1 9 5 1 Traditional Series Free Standing GlassGreenhouses GR E E N HOUSE INS T RUC T IONS...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Contents Foreword .
  • Page 3: Foreword

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Foreword Your Traditional greenhouse is designed and constructed to the highest engineering standards and provides structural strength and maintenance-free service for year-round gardening pleasure.
  • Page 4: List Of Drawings

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S List of Drawings Foundation Styles .
  • Page 5: Traditional Straight Series Component List

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Traditional Component List Ridge Glass Cap &...
  • Page 6: Foundations

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Foundations Check your local building codes for foundation requirements in your area.
  • Page 7: Front Gable-End Assembly With Door

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S –...
  • Page 8 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Front Gable End (with door) Line Drawing Assembly Procedure Door Door...
  • Page 9 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Front Gable End Assembly Lay out the front pieces into the shape of an end wall.
  • Page 10 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Front Gable End Assembly (contd.)
  • Page 11 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Front Gable End Assembly (contd.) End Rafter - when fastening end rafters to the...
  • Page 12 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S –...
  • Page 13 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Back Gable End Line Drawing Assembly Procedure Corner Posts Base...
  • Page 14: Back Gable-End Assembly

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Back Gable End Assembly Lay out the back pieces into the shape of the end wall.
  • Page 15: Sidewall Assembly

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Sidewall Assembly Lay out the sidewall with the gutter at the top - base at the bottom (See Pic A).
  • Page 16: Aluminum Frame Installation

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Aluminum Frame Assembly &...
  • Page 17: Ridge

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Aluminum Frame Assembly &...
  • Page 18: Assembly Outline Steps 1-5

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Assembly Outline Step 1: Stand up Side Wall or Endwall Step 2 &...
  • Page 19 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Step 4: Side Wall Step 5: Ridge Front View...
  • Page 20 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Step 6: Roof Glass bar with Vent Frame Sliders...
  • Page 21 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Step 7: Vent Frame Bottom –...
  • Page 22 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Step 8: Install all remaining roof bars Step 9: Fasten the...
  • Page 23: Taping Glassbars With Foam

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S TAPING GLASSBARS WITH FOAM Tape all the aluminum...
  • Page 24: Glass And Cap Installation

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Glass &...
  • Page 25 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Glass &...
  • Page 26: Roof Glass

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Installing the Roof Glass INSTALLATION hole in the cap lines up with the last hole in...
  • Page 27: End Walls Glass

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Installing Glass in the Door End INSTALLATION •...
  • Page 28: Sealing The Greenhouse

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Sealing the Greenhouse Caulking is used for sealing aluminum to the wood / concrete...
  • Page 29: Door Installation

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Door Installation (Refer to the drawing.) Take the door and set it inside the door frame.
  • Page 30 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S –...
  • Page 31: Vent Assembly

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Vent Assembly (See Drawing on Page 33, pictures on Page 32)
  • Page 32: Vent Assembly Exploded View

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Vent Assembly Exploded View –...
  • Page 33 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Glass Greenhouse Roof Vent Details –...
  • Page 34 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S –...
  • Page 35: Truss

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Appendix A –...
  • Page 37: Vent Opener

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Appendix B –...
  • Page 38: Exhaust Fan

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Appendix D –...
  • Page 39: Side Vent

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Appendix E –...
  • Page 40 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Appendix E –...
  • Page 41: Glass Louvre

    T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Appendix F –...
  • Page 42 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Appendix G –...
  • Page 43 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S Appendix G –...
  • Page 44 T R A D I T I O N A L S E R I E S S T R A I G H T M O D E L • G R E E N H O U S E I N S T R U C T I O N S At this point, stand back and enjoy your workmanship.

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