I used to post regularly here a few years back, but haven't been here in quite a while.

I am purchasing a 12x26 GH from a local gentleman that wants it removed from his property. He was not the original owner and doesn't know much about it.

Is there any way to tell who the manufacturer might be? I couldn't find any markings on the frame, but I didn't really know where to look.

Here are a few pics:

I was hoping that being able to figure out the manufacturer would allow me to find assembly instructions and to possibly purchase a few panes of replacement glass.

I know it's probably hard to tell just by looking at the pictures, but I thought it may be worth a try.

One last question.......what would you pay for this greenhouse?
It is all glass (single pane, I think) and includes shade cloth, the cooling unit you see ouside of the GH, power vents, misting system, 2- 26' tables, thermostats, plant hangers, and a few other random accessories.
The GH is being removed by the homeowner so basically all we have to do is pick it up.

Just wondering what you think a fair price would be?

Thanks everyone for any help or opinions that you can offer!

I don't know what you plan on growing, but in zone 5/6, I personally would not be interested in a glass house -- especially that size. Way too expensive to heat! Retrofitting with twinwall is certainly an option, but would add considerably to the expense.

As far as what it's worth, a lot depends upon how successful your seller is in disassembling it in good shape. The accessories are certainly worth something, but most of the value (aside from the construction/foundation) in the gh is in the frame and glazing. I doubt if glass houses are even available for sale any longer. I'm guessing new, twenty to thirty years ago, that gh went for $6-8,000 in parts, not including kneewall and accessories.

This is just a stab on my part. Given the questionable condition it may be in when taken apart, its age, and the fact that a glass house is troublesome and hard to heat to begin with, I wouldn't offer much over $2,500 for everything.

If he balks, and you really, really want it, that gives you some bargaining room. Instead of trying to value what you think the gh is worth, it's probably more accurate to value the effort it will take the seller to disassemble it, and how easy he makes it for you to carry away. He didn't pay for it himself, but it perhaps added a bit to the cost of the home when he purchased the property. I would ask him first what he wants for it, then weigh against what you're willing to spend on it. I really think this is going to be much more trouble than it's worth, but it could have value for you depending on what you want to use it for. Orchids and tropicals...no...but seed starting, annuals/perennials for sale, etc., yes.

-Bruce

I thought glass GH's were readily available? What about Florian and other comperable greenhouse companies? They sell glass.

One of the things I hate about poly is the yellowing. Glass stays looking nice indefinitely.

I will be putting it on a block foundation with stone facing.

-Bruce

Thanks for the reply. Hope you and your beautiful greenhouse are doing well :)

I really appreciate all the good information.

It does have one automatic vent. And the curved panels are definitely glass.

Well, I got the greenhouse and all accessories for $800 bucks. I dunno, seems like a good deal to me. ???

Although it seems like it may be a good deal of work to get it back together, we are pretty handy and I don't see a problem. But I would like to be certain on the manufacturer. I did find the original owners name - wonder if that could help me?

Wouldn't that be awesome if it was a L&B?? When I have a little more time this weekend i'm going to try and compare parts. So far the gaskets really look like L&B's, but I haven't checked Florian or Texas GH yet.

I really, really appreciate you taking the time to try and help me out. I'll let you know what I come up with.

I remember drooling over photo's of your gorgeous Florian a few years ago. It is such an amazing GH in a beautiful setting. How's the volcano??