Hi garjobo. I have a greenhouse same size as yours, also on breeze blocks. Wasn't brand new, as I had it at a previous home. I just used battery drill, as greenhouse over 150 ft from a mains supply, and drilled holes every about 18 inches apart, through the aluminium base, then changed drill bit to a masonry drill of equal size. You can purchase screws and raw plugs together as an item, (dont know the correct term) from most DIY stores. Now all you do is insert raw plug and screw together into hole, and tap in using a hammer. No screw driver needed.
I have a sliding door, and this step, but as it is part of the frame, would never consider removing the step. Greenhouse been in this location some 20 years now, and just got used to the step. Yes can be a pain at times especially when removing huge flower pots and unable to see where one places ones feet, but with practice, no problem. Hope this may be of use.
I don't have any experience of greenhouses but I've done a fair bit of building stuff and that sounds a good solution sky runner. I have some 'bolts' which were used in abundance at the last house I was in which also might be useful and you get them from B&Q. They're about two inces and you knock them in and screw home. They had been used on roofs and for shelves and all sorts!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks Skyrunner/Fairygirl for replyies. Glad to hear Sky that not just me then wanting to heighten te greenhouse.
Ok..so easy enough to screw/bolt down the base. I suppose my own real question then is...How big an issue would it be for me t cut the base/frame where the door currently would sit?
I mean..seriously..will this really weaken the structre ? End of the day the doorway itself divides up the greenhouse doesnt it...a thin strip of aluminim wouldnt really effect the overal structure of the greenhouse would it?
I will take also be using a hacksaw to cut the base etc..wish me luck. APPRECIATE any replies...before I set about an 'destroy' my new greenhouse! ...thanks.
hopefully this time my post wil actually send, as last evenings with images failed somewhere in the ether, after leaving me, incl images.
These are the items I used. Purchase as a pair, in various lengths, and in multiple packs. Initially drill hole in wood, metal, etc, then same size masonary drill into concrete, etc. Push raw plug into the hole, place srew in as well, then using "impact engineering" eg, hammer, tap in the screw, until flush with the metal, wood, etc. the raw plug, will also be flush with this surface, due to the slightly larger dia at the head end.
It would weaken it but if you continue the door frame struts down to the ground and firmly fix them to your wall and join them at ground level you should be OK. Bit of an engineering project for you garjobo.
I've had this greenhouse since 1984, has been to two homes, and moved twice in this present home, and erected same way each time, using same holes in the base. Still standing.
sky runner i think you misunderstood my post, i meant it would not be a good idea to cut lumps out of a new greenhouse it will surely weaken the structure
Nutcutlet and all other replies. THANK YOU once again for time taken. Appreciated. And oneday will upload a photo or two. I hear will be a sunny week so..perhaps..by the end of it..my greenhouse will up up! and cuttings etc will proceed.
Now...my heart is saying..keep it simple..and jsut have a step up..i hate the thought of a step in though!! and as I have already built my mini wall complete with 2ft gap for door...my ...man-brain..says..'Do It already!!' .
I'm no builder..my dad seems to think..it might be ok..but end of the day..stop messing about and knock down my breezeblock wall etc ( which will soak up the water anyway and create moss etc etc who knows!! )
I REALLY would love to know Nutculet...this idea of the door frame struts...not having erected the greenhouse yet ( and the instuctions are scary!! )...will i simply be able to make these 'struts'cement into the ground perhaps...when you say a bit of a project...basically....
..i plan to now..secure my base to the breezewall. I have my bolts etc..and then erect the structure...and then....then use a hacksaw etc and cut through the base and the thin aluminum strip. I will then..ensure..the struts? are firmly in place? My main concern then is the door...naturally a gap at the bottom. I intend to extend with a couple of stips and some glass or plastic the door..
..simples.
Right? Any other thoughts on what could go wrong? I think the Base...could it perhaps..twist..its 6ft across..will be properly fixed in..and i cut out the mid 2ft section of it..MORE POSITIVE REPLIES PLEASE!!! I dont like it when people say...'seriously weaken the structure' !!!!!! I mean..just spent £500 on this..and plan to cut it up!!! i know..i know....
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Hi garjobo. I have a greenhouse same size as yours, also on breeze blocks. Wasn't brand new, as I had it at a previous home. I just used battery drill, as greenhouse over 150 ft from a mains supply, and drilled holes every about 18 inches apart, through the aluminium base, then changed drill bit to a masonry drill of equal size. You can purchase screws and raw plugs together as an item, (dont know the correct term) from most DIY stores. Now all you do is insert raw plug and screw together into hole, and tap in using a hammer. No screw driver needed.
I have a sliding door, and this step, but as it is part of the frame, would never consider removing the step. Greenhouse been in this location some 20 years now, and just got used to the step. Yes can be a pain at times especially when removing huge flower pots and unable to see where one places ones feet, but with practice, no problem. Hope this may be of use.
I don't have any experience of greenhouses but I've done a fair bit of building stuff and that sounds a good solution sky runner. I have some 'bolts' which were used in abundance at the last house I was in which also might be useful and you get them from B&Q. They're about two inces and you knock them in and screw home. They had been used on roofs and for shelves and all sorts!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks Skyrunner/Fairygirl for replyies. Glad to hear Sky that not just me then wanting to heighten te greenhouse.
Ok..so easy enough to screw/bolt down the base. I suppose my own real question then is...How big an issue would it be for me t cut the base/frame where the door currently would sit?
I mean..seriously..will this really weaken the structre ? End of the day the doorway itself divides up the greenhouse doesnt it...a thin strip of aluminim wouldnt really effect the overal structure of the greenhouse would it?
I will take also be using a hacksaw to cut the base etc..wish me luck. APPRECIATE any replies...before I set about an 'destroy' my new greenhouse! ...thanks.
Hi garjobo & Fairygirl.
hopefully this time my post wil actually send, as last evenings with images failed somewhere in the ether, after leaving me, incl images.
These are the items I used. Purchase as a pair, in various lengths, and in multiple packs. Initially drill hole in wood, metal, etc, then same size masonary drill into concrete, etc. Push raw plug into the hole, place srew in as well, then using "impact engineering" eg, hammer, tap in the screw, until flush with the metal, wood, etc. the raw plug, will also be flush with this surface, due to the slightly larger dia at the head end.
atb. J
yes seriously it will weaken the structure
It would weaken it but if you continue the door frame struts down to the ground and firmly fix them to your wall and join them at ground level you should be OK. Bit of an engineering project for you garjobo.
Does that make sense? I know what I mean
In the sticks near Peterborough
Not sure re seriously weaken structure?
I've had this greenhouse since 1984, has been to two homes, and moved twice in this present home, and erected same way each time, using same holes in the base. Still standing.
sky runner i think you misunderstood my post, i meant it would not be a good idea to cut lumps out of a new greenhouse it will surely weaken the structure
Hi Little-Ann.
Yes, sorry, my mistake. Certainly agree that removing any part of the base, which is part of the integral structure, could well cause issues later.
thanks for the correction.
J
Nutcutlet and all other replies. THANK YOU once again for time taken. Appreciated. And oneday will upload a photo or two. I hear will be a sunny week so..perhaps..by the end of it..my greenhouse will up up! and cuttings etc will proceed.
Now...my heart is saying..keep it simple..and jsut have a step up..i hate the thought of a step in though!! and as I have already built my mini wall complete with 2ft gap for door...my ...man-brain..says..'Do It already!!' .
I'm no builder..my dad seems to think..it might be ok..but end of the day..stop messing about and knock down my breezeblock wall etc ( which will soak up the water anyway and create moss etc etc who knows!! )
I REALLY would love to know Nutculet...this idea of the door frame struts...not having erected the greenhouse yet ( and the instuctions are scary!! )...will i simply be able to make these 'struts'cement into the ground perhaps...when you say a bit of a project...basically....
..i plan to now..secure my base to the breezewall. I have my bolts etc..and then erect the structure...and then....then use a hacksaw etc and cut through the base and the thin aluminum strip. I will then..ensure..the struts? are firmly in place? My main concern then is the door...naturally a gap at the bottom. I intend to extend with a couple of stips and some glass or plastic the door..
..simples.
Right? Any other thoughts on what could go wrong? I think the Base...could it perhaps..twist..its 6ft across..will be properly fixed in..and i cut out the mid 2ft section of it..MORE POSITIVE REPLIES PLEASE!!! I dont like it when people say...'seriously weaken the structure' !!!!!! I mean..just spent £500 on this..and plan to cut it up!!! i know..i know....