Erecting a green house, first timer

[hamsterhead]

Begin at the top, carefully removing the retaining clips. Remember to wear gloves

[veggiechicken]

Another thread that may help http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...use_68371.html

[Bren In Pots]

Also have a look on youTube for info on how those 'W' clips work I couldn't get my head around them until I looked on there.

[RedThorn]

Was gonna say that there are quite a few threads on here re moving/ dismantling greenhouses.

WD40, gloves, gloves, spanners, long nose pliers are all pretty handy to have to hand. Camera, notebook and marking pens too.

Coloured dot stickers work well on the framework joints. To colour code which pieces need to go back together.

If it is glass and there is dirt on them, stacking them will crack them on the first bump in road. Glass is heavy stacked, a few panes at a time make it easy, remember to number the panes especially at the apex's and doors

Good luck and don't stress, I enjoy them, kinda like an overgrown Lego and mechano set

[Methe]

Some good tips on here already but I would say remember to take pictures of it from all angles before to take it down. If anything looks extra complicated take extra pictures

[RedThorn]

Oh and a short step ladder is handy too

[greenishfing]

I am the over-confident idiot who, having moved and re-assembled 2 greenhouses, took a 6' by 4' one to pieces (yes down to every last bolt) to fit it with the glass and the contents (pots,trays etc)in the back of a Micra. I didn't take any pictures or mark any of it. In my defence it was a freezing cold day and I just had to get it in the car before the sun set. If I had re-assembled it the following day I would probably have been okay but six months later when I got round to it there was a lot of head scratching.
I got there in the end but would mark the bits next time.

I actually enjoy jobs like this. I was always upset as a little girl when I never got meccano for Christmas, just dolls and girly presents that my parents thought were more suitable.

[salome2001]

don't let the glass get wet if the panes are stacked in a pile, you will *never* unstick them

[rary]

always wear gloves and glasses. Use a screwdriver to remove the clips and when removing try and cover the clip with your free hand to save them pinging all over the place as they can give a nasty sting if hit by them, ensure your ladder/steps are on a sound footing, and I would advise replacing the glass with polycarbonate if you can, much safer and if you do secure it with silicon sealer.