Giantex Garden Portable Wooden Cold Frame Greenhouse Raised Flower Planter Protection (30.0"X22.4"X42.9")
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panels made of polycarbonate plastic
Zone 6 (southern Michigan) is where I call home. I planted a row of arugula last fall and covered it with a row cover when the weather turned cold. The temperatures dropped into the low twenties last night (March 21 and 22, 2020). I picked some arugula for our dinner salad this afternoon. Before you go out and buy a greenhouse or a cold frame, consider "row covers."
To prevent the wind from wicking away more heat from the cold frame, I would consider erecting windbreaks around it.
It's difficult to tell once it's put together because there's no way to measure it. I'd say 1/32" to 1/16" is a good estimate. complete satisfaction % There is a warranty, but you must contact the manufacturer for more information. I hope this has been of assistance. It's a nice unit that's easy to put together (it took me about 15 minutes). 20 min's. I'd buy it again if I had the opportunity.
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I chose the 43-inch-tall model. Even though the instructions were not very clear, it was fairly simple to put together. It was easy to put together, and it keeps my plants at a temperature of about 10 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient. I wasn't sure if the wood was treated or not, so I sprayed it with a sealant to keep it in better condition. The shelves are not adjustable, and the top shelf has less clearance in the front due to the slant of the roof; however, if you live in a very windy area, you would probably need to secure it to the patio; however, if you live in a sheltered area, it is fine. Overall, I think it's a solid product at a fair price. It was also a lot less work than making my own.
After removing all of the pieces from the shipping carton, it became clear that this unit's construction and materials are fragile. I did some preliminary assembly, then disassembled it, reassembled it, and added sheet metal corner braces to each outside corner, as well as a small L corner brace on the inside. Although screws were provided, the frame was still fragile, and the wood at the corners was susceptible to splitting. Two coats of marine spar varnish were applied to all exterior wood surfaces. (The wood is light weight even though it is stained. ) will decompose in a short amount of time). At opposing corners, a 6" long, 2" wide, 3/16th thick strip of wood was attached to the underside of the frame, with 4" protruding out beyond the wood Frame at the base. This is to weight it down and keep it from being blown around during thunderstorms by placing a brick on top of it. It's a good unit for the money, but it needs to be reinforced and weatherproofed more. This added $10 to the total cost. (The varnish was in my possession. ) I like how it looks and how it opens up at the top. My additions will be tested over time to see how well they work.
This is the ideal small greenhouse for keeping my outdoor plants warm this winter. Arrived quickly and was simple to assemble in about 20 minutes without assistance. A drill and 30 minutes are all that is required. I'd buy it again and recommend it to others.
The quality of the construction appears to be satisfactory. I received the cold frame, which will be used with my earthboxes. The cold frame was simple to put together. The build quality appears to be adequate, but only time will tell; I did apply Thompson water seal to the wood to help protect it from rain and snow.
I have a few minor quibbles with the framing, which seems a little flimsy to me, is made of fairly low density lumber, and splinters easily, leaving the finish looking a little stripey after some use. This season, there's no word on how long the finish will last or how the polycarbonate sheet will react to long-term exposure. exposure to the sun; If I remember next year, I'll edit the review to reflect the new information. For extra protection, I used Thompson's WaterSeal. br>br>Here are a few things to keep in mind: This cold frame has no floor because it is intended to be placed on the ground. The clear material is 2cm corrugated polycarbonate plastic. If you don't put the frame on level, or at least flat, ground, you won't be able to use it. It would be simple to make legs and a floor if one so desired.
For a few weeks now, I've been utilizing the cold frame. It's now the middle of March, and I've already planted lettuce. The inside air temperature is at least ten degrees warmer than the outside air temperature. It is light in weight and easy to transport from one location to another. I made a wood frame for it to sit on so it wouldn't sit in the dirt, in the hopes of extending the life of the wood that normally comes into contact with the soil. It was a very reasonable price. It went together quickly. I'm planning on purchasing a few more.
The Portable Cold Frame was simple to put together and has plenty of room for my seedlings. The packaging could have been better, as it was slightly ripped on one corner, but the goods appeared to be in good condition. Although the instructions were simple, they were a little out of date. Two washers are now included, one for the hand-screwed bolt and the other for the hinges that hold the lid open. There were pre-existing pre-existing pre-existing pre-existing pre-existing pre-existing pre-existing pre-exist drilled holes for screwing the panels together, but there are no pre-drilled holes in the hinge that secures the lid to the back of the Cold Frame. holes that have been drilled The screws are self-tightening. If you want to attach the screws and drill a hole, you'll need a cordless screwdriver. Overall, it appears to be well-made, and the wood has been sealed, so it should last for several seasons.
It took me about 5 minutes to put together, the build quality was excellent, and it functions perfectly; my only regret is that I did not purchase the larger one.
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