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please advise on greenhouse purchase

Posted by cyalexa none (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 13, 12 at 12:57

I am thinking of buying the 6x8 Snap & Grow Hobby Greenhouse by warmgreenhouse.com. I read a thread about holes in polycarbonate panels and am concerned.

I would appreciate any input.

Here is a link that might be useful: warmgreenhouses.com


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RE: please advise on greenhouse purchase

Was the thread you mentioned about holes in polycarb panels a general discussion, or was it specific to problems with the panels that come with this particular greenhouse?


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The original post was not about this specific product.

Here is a link that might be useful: HFGH Panel Failure post


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cyalexa-
That thread you provided is about the Harbor Freight greenhouse. It's a fairly decent value for an inexpensive greenhouse, but it's definitely marginal in some regards -- especially the quality of the glazing, and the fit and finish -- so you'll find lots of threads about it here from people who want to fix/improve their HF greenhouses.

Polycarb is generally pretty tough stuff and a good choice for a greenhouse. Manufacturers of quality greenhouses usually warranty the polycarb for a number of years. My recommendation is for you to contact the web site that is offering this greenhouse and see what, if any, warranty they provide on the glazing.

I looked at the link you gave to the greenhouse and the detail pictures looked to me like a quite decent product, especially at that sale price. I also found some reviews for it at another site, and 3 of 4 people were quite pleased with it. If I were looking to spend the amount you were, I'd say that it looks like a very good value for the money, and a definite step up from the less-expensive HF model.

Good luck.

Here is a link that might be useful: Reviews


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I had the snap and grow greenhouse for about 5 years. It held up well and did what I needed it to do. Great starter greenhouse. It stood up to all kinds of weather but did not survive a tornado this summer...with all the destruction not one panel cracked or broke!


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thanks daisydawny,

We ordered it on Friday. I'm happy to read your recommendation. I live in Oklahoma so understand about tornadoes.


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cyalexa-
Good...happy to hear that you are getting the greenhouse. Please post back some time in the future with your assessment.


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