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How strong is the Rion greenhouse?
Answer: Europe's standards are higher than those in the US, and TUV (Europe's testing lab which is
equivalent to UAL) has tested the product and certified it as being strong and safe. We have a photo of a
RION greenhouse buried under 23" of snow. The incredible strength of the greenhouse comes from its
excellent engineering and the high quality of plastics used.
How much wind can the Rion
greenhouse withstand?
Answer: Much depends on the location and
what sort of wind velocity your region can get. We do know from customers that the units have withstood
gusts up to 80 mph without damage. Even in very bad windstorms, the worst that can happen to your
greenhouse is that some of the polycarbonate panels are blown out and these are very easy to replace. (Hint-mark your panels so that if this should happen, you know which way they go back
on the greenhouse with the UV coated side facing outwards.)
What is their snow load capacity?
Answer: The load capacity is roughly 1,100
lbs. We also have a photo with a RION greenhouse buried under 23 inches of snow. Never the less, we do
recommend that you brush the snow off the roof whenever it gets over a foot.
How does the unit ship to me?
Answer: The greenhouse is shipped via UPS -
in 3 or more boxes (depending on the size of your greenhouse) and not by a common carrier.
Why should I buy a RION greenhouse?
Answer: The Rion greenhouse is the most
durable, best designed greenhouse on the market. In addition, the exceptionally attractive structure with
its dark green color frame makes it an asset to any home or garden. It is the easiest greenhouse unit to
assemble, the best insulated product in its class, and above all, it is the best value for your money -
professional quality at a hobbyist price.
Where should I locate my greenhouse?
Answer: The selection of the site involves taking into consideration three
important factors: 1) the most desirable location should be shaded by deciduous trees or drape an external
shade cloth over the greenhouse which is attached to the foundation; 2) the site should be sheltered from
the wind by a tree(s) or some other barrier; 3) the site should be level and allow for good drainage.
How do I secure the greenhouse?
Answer: The greenhouse needs to be attached
to some sort of foundation in order to keep it secure, and it should preferably something heavy and solid.
See your assembly instructions on page 4, which offer three different foundation options.
Do I need to buy your base frame?
Answer: No, but we do recommend some sort
of base. Many people prefer to build their own, using 4" x 6" treated lumber. We feel the Rion
base is the best option. It is made of heavy duty plastic with a honeycomb like design. It is closed on
three sides. When the base is filled with dirt, it will not move (nor will the greenhouse), and no other
stakes are necessary.
Should I build a concrete pad?
Answer: We personally do not recommend
putting your greenhouse on a concrete slab due to the possibility of drainage problems creating wet,
slippery floors or worse, frozen floors in the winter. Concrete also tends to hold extreme heat and
extreme cold. We suggest that instead have free draining floor using mulch, straw, or pebble stone or even
just dirt (put flagstone etc. in the middle for a path).
You say it is easy to assemble, but how easy is it really?
Answer: The RION greenhouse was engineered
very carefully to allow for easy assembly, compared to other greenhouses on the market and is much easier
to put together. The structure is erected using a "push and fit" system, (the parts simply slide
together) and virtually no tools are required - except for the base assembly.
How long will the assembly take?
Answer: With two people working on the
assembly it should take about eight hours (GH-44, an 8' x 8' unit), about half the time it takes to
assemble a similar one of the same size made from wood or aluminum.
I purchased a louver window accessory - where does it go?
Answer: The window goes on the back wall - it can handle up to two windows. They can be installed
latter, after the assembly has been completed.
I don't understand how the roof cable goes on.
Answer: Make sure all the profiles are
connected to the #5A connector. Once connected, you will see a narrow channel on the bottom of the 5A
connector - about 1/4" in diameter, and you will need to squeeze the eye of the cable and insert it
into this channel and pull it out the other side.
I can't get the #RD1's into the grooves of the profile.
Answer: This is the hardest part to assemble and below are some suggestions:
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Use soapy warm water
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Try to push the RD1 down with the palms of your hands
while your fingers on the profile use a downward rolling motion to get the RD1 into the groove.
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Requires two people (and be careful): using a plastic
clamp, gently squeeze the profile, which will cause the the profile groove to open up, allowing the
RD1 to slip in.
I am missing a #PN40A
polycarbonate roof panel:
Answer: Where did you put the first two
roof windows? They can only go inn either the front or the back sections of the greenhouse. If you put
your roof vents somewhere else, then you will not have enough PN40A panels.
I bought extra roof vent windows, but they don't seem to fit in the middle sections.
Answer: They were designed only for placement in the front or back sections, but you can install them
in the middle sections, you can trim about 1/4" of the sides. This is easy to do with a utility
knife.
Keeping your roof vents secure.
Answer: We recommend that you purchase the automatic window openers to better secure the roof vents in
extreme weather. Again, when setting up your site, please take into account the storm patterns inn your
area. Please note that the manufacturer's warranty does not cover wind damage to roof vents.
My question is not listed here.
Answer: Call our 800 number (800-987-4337) We will be happy to help you.
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