I got a free 2nd hand greenhouse from Freecycle then had a fun time putting it back together because I didn't mark the bits. I'm certain it hasn't gone together in the same way as it was, but to be fair I don't think the last person put it together how it was meant to be either Hadn't tackled one before, arrived to collect it when the light was going. It's a 6'x8', it was in 2 halves, and I was going to get it into or onto a Ford Focus (don't laugh, alright do laugh!) Fiddly those nuts & bolts in the dark. Used my car headlights - big mistake. Still while the AA were arriving to restart me I got a bit more of it undone...anyway got it all home in 2 trips, then began the jigsaw puzzle. Convinced there are either a) bits missing or b) bits from more than one greenhouse. It's been an experience
You don't say quite how big your GH is or how far you intend to move it but with the glass removed and safely stored the two of you could probably lift and move the aluminium frame complete, they are surprisingly light. If you can enlist the help of a couple of volunteers it will make it easier. My wife & I moved a 6 x 8 model about 10 feet like that a while ago. Tape the door shut if you don't remove it though, because it's really annoying if it slides about as you walk.
I'm not sure about using a jet washer to clean the glass although they use them on cars etc with no ill effect. I can only suggest trying one pane to see how it stands up.
Hi, I just bought an used greenhouse and it is 2 blocks from my house. It has a glass door on one end and a window on the other end. the sides are plastic which needs replacing. The structure is probably 2x4s. It seems to be just sitting on the ground. It is the sister of the person who owned it so she does not know much about it.
will furniture dollies be strong enough to support it and wheel it down the road. My handyman suggested we put 2x4s to secure the structure cross beams so to speak.
Any other ideas or advice.
I would think we can remove door and take out window screen and window without too much difficulty. It is 53"x8'x12'. the floor looks like plywood.
If it's only 4 1/2 ft high I'm assuming it's currently on dwarf walls or similar. A greenhouse that size, made from timber, is going to be pretty heavy and I wouldn't want to try and move it in one piece even on dollies.
Hi, I just bought an used greenhouse and it is 2 blocks from my house. It has a glass door on one end and a window on the other end. the sides are plastic which needs replacing. The structure is probably 2x4s. It seems to be just sitting on the ground. It is the sister of the person who owned it so she does not know much about it.
will furniture dollies be strong enough to support it and wheel it down the road. My handyman suggested we put 2x4s to secure the structure cross beams so to speak.
It would be nice to have a possibility to compare pictures before and after. I am so curious!
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I got a free 2nd hand greenhouse from Freecycle then had a fun time putting it back together because I didn't mark the bits. I'm certain it hasn't gone together in the same way as it was, but to be fair I don't think the last person put it together how it was meant to be either
Hadn't tackled one before, arrived to collect it when the light was going. It's a 6'x8', it was in 2 halves, and I was going to get it into or onto a Ford Focus (don't laugh, alright do laugh!) Fiddly those nuts & bolts in the dark. Used my car headlights - big mistake. Still while the AA were arriving to restart me I got a bit more of it undone...anyway got it all home in 2 trips, then began the jigsaw puzzle. Convinced there are either a) bits missing or b) bits from more than one greenhouse. It's been an experience 
Shame the AA don't mend greenhouses
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
You don't say quite how big your GH is or how far you intend to move it but with the glass removed and safely stored the two of you could probably lift and move the aluminium frame complete, they are surprisingly light. If you can enlist the help of a couple of volunteers it will make it easier. My wife & I moved a 6 x 8 model about 10 feet like that a while ago. Tape the door shut if you don't remove it though, because it's really annoying if it slides about as you walk.
I'm not sure about using a jet washer to clean the glass although they use them on cars etc with no ill effect. I can only suggest trying one pane to see how it stands up.
I think the job may be complete by now the original post was made in 2012
Wonder how it went?
Hi, I just bought an used greenhouse and it is 2 blocks from my house. It has a glass door on one end and a window on the other end. the sides are plastic which needs replacing. The structure is probably 2x4s. It seems to be just sitting on the ground. It is the sister of the person who owned it so she does not know much about it.
will furniture dollies be strong enough to support it and wheel it down the road. My handyman suggested we put 2x4s to secure the structure cross beams so to speak.
Any other ideas or advice.
I would think we can remove door and take out window screen and window without too much difficulty. It is 53"x8'x12'. the floor looks like plywood.
Thanks for your help
Jennifer
If it's only 4 1/2 ft high I'm assuming it's currently on dwarf walls or similar. A greenhouse that size, made from timber, is going to be pretty heavy and I wouldn't want to try and move it in one piece even on dollies.