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1. Is this a greenhouse kit?
2. Does the Hideaway need a foundation?
3. Can this greenhouse be moved?
4. Does the Hideaway need to be heated?
5. How should it be heated?
6. What sizes are available?
7. What is included in the basic price?
8. How does Polycarbonate hold up to weathering?
9. Is the Hideaway load rated in the warranty?
10. Is there any other accessories I will
need to operate my greenhouse?
11. What type of flooring should be used in
my greenhouse?
12. What type of warranty is available with
the Hideaway?
13. What makes the Hideaway so appealing over
other competitor greenhouses?
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1.
Is this a greenhouse kit? [TOP]
Yes, the house is pre-cut, pre-drilled and ready to assemble.
Assembly time is relative to a customer's ability (the average
is approximately 6-8 hours). Complete assembly instructions
are included.
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Does the Hideaway need a foundation? [TOP]
No, it does not require a concrete foundation. The customer
provides a 2" x 4" wooden frame that the greenhouse
sits on. That wooden frame is then anchored to the ground with
ground anchors. |
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Can this greenhouse be moved? [TOP]
Yes, it can be taken apart and moved. This house is considered
portable. The house can weigh up to 700 lbs (317.51kg) depending
on which model is purchased. |
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Does the Hideaway need to be heated? [TOP]
If it is to be used on a year round basis, supplemental heat
I necessary to keep the temperature above freezing. This house
is also excellent as a cold house. |
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How should it be heated? [TOP]
To determine the BTU's refer to the following heating
chart. Gas, electric or radiant heat are all possible heat
sources depending on what is most accessible and economical
for the customer. |
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What sizes are available? [TOP]
The hideaway is available in the following sizes and prices:
a. 8' x 10' (2.5m x 3.05m) $2199.00
b. 8' x 12' (2.5m x 3.65m) $2649.00
c. 8' x 14' (2.5m x 4.25m) $3099.00
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What is included in the basic price? [TOP]
All white aluminum frame, 8mm hi-clarity clear polycarbonate,
all necessary hardware (excluding ground anchors), single swing
door, and two manual roof vents. |
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How does Polycarbonate hold up to weathering? [TOP]
Tell me about this material. The 8mm polycarbonate is manufactured
and warranted by Green-Tek. The light transmission is 82% with
an R-Value of 1.69. It carries a 10-year manufacturers warranty
and comes standard with an Anti-Condensate coating. The surface
of the polycarbonate is protected from the degradation effects
of U.V. radiation by a proprietary co-extrusion process. Beneficial
Infa-Red light passes through promoting an ideal growth environment.
In situations where hail is present, 8mm polycarbonate is advantageous
for safety purposes. |
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Is the Hideaway load rated in the warranty? [TOP]
National does not include wind load or snow load ratings in
our warranty statement because the loading depends on how you
will anchor the Hideaway at your home or with the local building
codes.
The Hideaway Greenhouse has been professionally engineered to
meet a 20 pounds per square foot snow load and an 80 mph wind
load in accordance with the 1991 Uniform Building Code, if a
proper foundation is engineered to take into account local code
requirements. We suggest you contact your local building department
before construction to determine your applicable building code.
Foundation engineering is specifically excluded from the hideaway
package. A full set of dimensions for cutting the treated 2'x
4" lumber is included in the instructions. |
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10.
Is there any other accessories I will need to operate my greenhouse?
[TOP]
Do you have any helpful tips in locating my greenhouse? Sun
exposure will be maximum beginning with southern and decreasing
in the following order: Western, Eastern and Northern. Try to
locate your greenhouse near some deciduous trees that might
offer some shade in the spring, summer and fall. If natural
shading is not available, a shade cloth is available through
a full line of accessories. The two manual vents offer a means
to vent unwanted heat in the greenhouse. The two manual vents
can also be automated for convenience with our solar powered
vent operators. Other ways to cool a greenhouse can be obtained
by placing an automatic exhaust fan and shutter system also
available in the accessory package. |
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What type of flooring should be used in my greenhouse? [TOP]
The Hideaway can be placed on a concrete pad, brick patio for
added heat conservation, pea gravel, garden stones, lawn or
wood deck, If using gravel inside the greenhouse, smaller stones
tend to be easier to balance benches and pots. If a wood deck
is chosen, be prepared to place a bug screen of insulate the
flooring beforehand. |
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What type of warranty is available with the Hideaway? [TOP]
The Hideaway comes with a 1-year warranty for the framing and
the polycarbonate includes a 10-year manufacturers warranty.
Polycarbonate claims must be directly filed with the manufacturer. |
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13.
What makes the Hideaway so appealing over other competitor greenhouses?
[TOP]
National greenhouses has been manufacturing greenhouses for
over 60 years. You can trust a company that has experience in
meeting customers growing needs. With a sidewall height of 5'
6" high and a peak of 8', the Hideaway allows plenty of
headroom and space for hanging baskets.
Easy assembly offers no cutting of parts
and hand tools are all that is needed for construction. Polycarbonate
panels are held down with gasketed bar caps to seal and prevent
leaks and act as a thermal break to reduce condensate drip.
Most competitors use clips). A "T" bolt assembly
is also used allowing fore easy construction. Many customers
utilize this advantage for interior hanging shelves and baskets.
The 8'x14' model has three manual roof vents.
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