locking greenhouse

[mrskp]

My dad's greenhouse is 'outside' his garden but still on his land. He put a nail through the top of the door into the framework. Drilled the hole first mind you. It does the same job as a padlock without locking it and cant be seen. He just removes it to open the door. As for the auto vents. Brilliant once fitted!!! Hubby (whos very good at DIY & doesn't normally need instructions) and I spent a whole afternoon with detailed instructions, before giving up, we could get it fitted but couldn't seem to get it working once assembled. I had 2 further sessions when I was up the plot, dismantling and re doing. Eventually it worked but god knows what I did different. I think perseverance is the key word here.(although there were several other 'key words' used by my hubby!!)

that fills me with confidence !!!

brilliant idea with the nail (am now off to google "drilling aluminium".

[TPeers]

When the OH and I 'fitted' the auto vent umpty ump years ago I seem to remember that you need an 'HSS metal bit' meaning one which is made of High Speed Steel and designated for drilling metal - I got chapter and verse about 'ruining' his wood bits .

The vent mechanism has a screwthread adjuster which is a bit trial and error to set, basically go into your greenhouse, when the temp feels about right, lift the vent by hand and tighten the screw until the autovent holds the window open. It will then start to open the vent at that approx temperature.

As to placing the holes and the iniquities of greenhouse manufacturers......

[mrskp]

hmmmm there are three types in the drill box. Wood, masonry and another type ! I shall investigate !

Oh and thanks to Leona for letting me hijack her thread.

[TPeers]

The one you want should be shiny metal - not dark or dull!