Greenhouse blues

[digmore]

Oh yes, got the phone call Thursday night, greenhouses blasted on site, turned out Friday, repair kit at the ready.

Flipping eck, wish I had shares in glass co. Mine ok, spent 4hrs rebuilding and reglazing my mates. To say it was cold in the rain and wind was an under statement, could not feel fingers after an hour.

Straightened frame and door. Reglazed.

Stood inside, all secure and warm. The whole greenhouse was like a pair of lungs, in and out. Never knew how much these modern greenhouses flexed, no wonder the glass pops out.

By the by, has anyone noticed or come across greenhouses with continental sizes, ie not 2ftx2ft or metric equvilent. But 24.5insx24.5ins. Thats another reason why glass is popping out.

Keep smiling.
Digmore. 

[digmore]

[Jayb]

Sorry to hear your greenhouse was damaged, hope there wasn't too much glass to clear up.

[ancellsfarmer]

A "blob"of clear RTV silicone sealant on each corner of each pane as you replace the glass will stop it releasing or slipping while being fairly easy to cut away if you need to replace it.Similarly, a little on the spring clips ,once fixed, stops them "pinging" away.

[okra]

A "blob"of clear RTV silicone sealant on each corner of each pane as you replace the glass will stop it releasing or slipping while being fairly easy to cut away if you need to replace it.Similarly, a little on the spring clips ,once fixed, stops them "pinging" away.

Great tip 

[pumkinlover]

Extra bracing in the form of diagonals also helps prevent the flexing which allows the glass to slip.