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What is the best method of dismantling and moving a greenhouse a few miles?
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Draw a diagram of how it fits together prior to dismantling, mark the glass as you remove it to say where it goes, do the same for the frame aswell, keep all clips, bolts screws etc safe and be very careful!!! I bought my greenhouse second hand from ebay, it had 3 broken panes prior to the start and 14 by the time I came to put it back together again. I could have bought a new one for the amount I spent on replacement glass! -
Peter, I'd suggest you DON'T do what we did when we moved my shed from one end of my garden to the other - we rolled it!Shortie
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Rolling Sheds.
Done that three times, on rollers!
What I was after was more along the lines of is it best to totally dismantle or dismantle into sections.
Any key problems to watch out for.Always thank people who have helped you immediately, as they may not be around to thank later.
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We didn't use rollers, we litterally rolled it... weren't sure if the roof was strong enough...
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Remove all the glass, keeping the clips etc safe, then hire a flat bed trailer for the back of your car, or a small flatbed van locally, lift the whole frame on with assistance from a couple of mates, drive to new site, unload, position, refit glass et voila!! Job's a good 'un.
Or do what I did, hire van, drive to Glasgow, dismantle greenhouse in sections - two sides, front, back, door, roof - arrange (jigsaw like in van), drive north for 3 hours and reassemble.
Don't forget, all that glass is heavy and take blankets / sheets to wrap it in.
Good luck
PS If you have to dismantle frame, take a full can of WD40 or similar with you, as well as assorted screwdrivers and spanners.Rat
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The greenhouse frame weighs nothing Peter, it's the 1/2 ton of glass thats the problem !
I'd to the same as Rat suggests & split it into ends & sides. They roof will split into vars & the ridge. If your worried about the nuts & bolts tighten them in the slots.
You should only need one size of spanner cos they are a standard size (yer right!) Take a couple of small adjustables is the best bet.
As to the glass, the panes won't be bigger that 2' square (unless it has single sheets in the roof) so you could make up some crates for the glass out of old pallets (see below) this can then be transported upright (tied to the side of the van/trailer if need be) & should be OK (might be better with 3 cross peices (bottom nailed to the bottom & both sides, middle & top - nailed to the sides)
The other thing to do is take a digital camera or phone with you & take loads of pictures, that'll help.Last edited by nick the grief; 02-05-2006, 09:30 PM.ntg
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Guys, that is just the sort of advice I was looking for. Thanks.Always thank people who have helped you immediately, as they may not be around to thank later.
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