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Comments (2)Might have answered by own question. HomeDepot sells 'Hurricane panels' which are triple walled 16mm (5/8") 4ft * 8ft as well as f ft * 6ft panels, $55 shipping. Not a bad way to go if you only need 1 like I do ........See MoreElite from Farm Tek - 6 mm polycarbonate question
Comments (4)Thank you dfr24. It's good to hear a vote of confidence for the Elite. The 10x12 HFGH sounds pretty good but I'm not sure my husband would think so when putting it together. Seems like the next best deal is the Elite from FarmTek and if your friend is happy with his/hers, that makes me feel better about buying something sight unseen. I really like the dutch door due to all the critters running around our yard... dog, cats, guineas, and soon peacocks too. I just wish it had a window in the back. I'm sooooooo looking forward to having one. I've spent hours online comparing and reading about them. Thanks for responding!...See MoreReplacing glass w/twin wall polycarbonate
Comments (2)I bought my polycarb from McConkey and , while receiving a panel that obviously left their warehouse damaged, was pleased and but would suggest that you pay close attention any ANYONE's polycarb measurements. I built my gh framing for 48" wide panels....McConkey had a good price on 10mm twinwall, I ordered it (without looking closely!!) and found (after I cut it!) that it was 47 1/4" wide. That was clearly announced on tehir web site....I just didn't read it. (They did BTW, make good on the damaged panel) Steve...See More6' x 8' Habor Freight Polycarbonate Walls
Comments (5)gjfarm, I'm assuming you've already read through the many discussions on the HFGH ... if not, please take the time to do that. There is a wealth of information from experienced and satisfied HFGH owners, some of whom, I believe, are in Zone 4. First, please note that I'm in USDA Zone 7 (southern coastal New Jersey), with average winter lows in Jan. & Feb. of 23-24 degrees, frequent dips into the teens, and a record lows of -8. I'm sure that's much milder than your Zone 3/4 winters. That being said, I must say I've been thrilled with my HFGH and believe it's a very nice little greenhouse for the money, much sturdier than I expected. Of course, individual needs dictated by local weather conditions and how you plan to use the structure are very important. We built my HFGH in one day in November of '05, setting it on a foundation of treated 2x10's for extra height. For the winter I added interior insulation, exterior solar pool cover, weatherstripping and thermal mass. Maintained the temperature at a minimum of 50 with an electric convection heater without breaking the budget. It is situated beneath a high-limbed deciduous oak, so gets full sun in winter, shade in summer, and is somewhat protected from winds by that enormous oak to the west, our garden shed to the east and a wooden fence and wooded lot to the north. It was a delightful oasis on wintry days, provided lettuce, cherry tomatoes, peas, herbs and nicely blooming houseplants and bulbs through the winter, as well as wintering over many tender perennials. Definitely take your own needs and expectations into account and decide accordingly, but for my needs at this time, in this location, the HFGH far exceeded my expectations. Someday it would be nice to have a larger one, but for now this is truly a delight. Diane...See MoreSlimy_Okra
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