Hideaway Greenhouse
Frequently Asked Questions

General Information
What is included in the basic price?
The price includes a painted extruded aluminum frame, your choice of white or green STANDARD, 8mm clear twinwall polycarbonate covering, all necessary hardware (excluding ground anchors), an extra wide single hinged door, and roof vents.

Is this a greenhouse kit?
Yes, the house is all pre-cut, pre-drilled and ready to assemble. Assembly time varies relative to a customer’s ability. The typical time other customers have experienced when they erect a Hideaway is 8-10 hours. Complete assembly instructions are included when the greenhouse is shipped to the customer. Assembly instructions include easy to follow written instructions as well as diagrams to assist you.

Covering
Why do you use 8mm Polycarbonate and how will it hold up to weathering?
8mm twinwall polycarbonate is an excellent choice as a greenhouse covering. It offers all the properties you desire in a covering, excellent light transmission, exceptional strength and durability as well an outstanding insulating properties.

The 8mm polycarbonate has a light transmission of 82% that offers an even diffused light for optimal plant growth. It carries a 10-year manufacturers warranty and comes standard with an Anti-Condensate coating. The surface of the polycarbonate is protected from the degradation effects of U.V. radiation by a proprietary co-extrusion process. Beneficial Infra-Red light passes through promoting an ideal growth environment.

The R factor for 8mm twinwall polycarbonate is 1.57. We chose 8mm twinwall polycarbonate because we believe that the 8mm more than adequately provides a good growing climate for the Hideaway.. The 10mm polycarbonate provides minimal difference in the insulating factor and energy savings are minuscule.

Strength and Durability
Will the Hideaway stand up to snow and wind?
The Hideaway is a high quality greenhouse design based on decades of
knowledge and experience in the greenhouse business. With its high strength aluminum framing and the twinwall polycarbonate glazing, this greenhouse is very durable and able to withstand harsh weather conditions.

The aluminum painted frame that is STANDARD with our structure that is U.V. resistant, rather than the plastic frames offered by some other manufacturers. Aluminum will stand the test of time and not deteriorate due to weather and aging.

Foundation
Does the Hideaway need a foundation?
No, it does not require a concrete foundation. The customer provides a 2” x 4” wooden frame that the greenhouse sits on. That wooden frame is then anchored to the ground with the ground anchors.

Can this greenhouse be moved?
Yes, it can be taken apart and moved. This house is considered portable.

Ventilation
What about ventilation?
The Hideaway comes STANDARD with 2 roof vents that can be opened manually. You also have the option of purchasing a solar powered vent arm to automatically open the vents when the temperature in the greenhouse reaches a certain point. The solar powered vent arm is our most popular option. Whether you manually open your vents or purchase the solar powered arm, the extra large roof vents let the hot air escape from the roof area.

What about air movement in the greenhouse?
Some of our customers want to increase air movement in the greenhouse beyond that afforded by natural ventilation. We also offer an automatic fan and shutter system for additional cooling. Details of the exhaust fan and shutter system can be found in the accessory page.

Shading
If natural shading is not available in your yard, we offer a roof shade cloth to cover the Hideaway. The exterior roof shade cloth greatly reduces the heat build up in your greenhouse and helps to minimize tip burn on your plants.

Helpful Hints
Do you have any other helpful tips for finding the right location in my yard?
Sun exposure will be greatest beginning in the south and decreasing in the following order: western, eastern and northern. Try to locate your greenhouse near some deciduous trees that might offer some shade in the spring, summer and fall.

What type of flooring should be used in my greenhouse?
The Hideaway can be placed on a concrete pad, brick patio (for added heat conservation), pea gravel, garden stones, lawn or a wood deck. If using gravel inside the greenhouse, smaller stones tend to be easier to balance benches and pots. If a wood deck is chosen, be prepared to place a bug screen or insulate the flooring beforehand.