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Santa Barbara Greenhouses "Montecito Model" All Aluminum A Greenhouse Like No Other |
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Compare our heavy duty exclusive "Insalume" frame with any other. Our 8 MM Double Wall Polycarbonate panels slip into channels creating three dead air spaces for a highly insulated frame. Our frames are entirely bolted together 16 gauge steel plates creating the strongest aluminum Greenhouse available No bar caps! No gaskets! With a side wall height of a Full 6 Feet. Extremely easy to assemble as the panels simply slip into the frame and then bolt the steel plates in place. So quick and easy anyone can do it. Imagine stepping into your "Montecito" Greenhouse in winter and feeling like you've just stepped into a pleasant Hawaiian day. Smell the Plumeria, pick fresh organic Tomatoes or tend blooming Orchids that you can bring into your home. A piece of "Paradise" right in your own backyard.
Freestanding Greenhouses Order by phone at 800.544.5276 6x8.........$1750. 6x12.......$2365. 6x16.......$3075. 6x20.......$3735. Benches 9x8.........$3185. 8' Pair......$290. 9x12.......$3625. 12' Pair......$415. 9x16.......$4065. 16' Pair......$550. 9x20.......$4505. 20' Pair......$690. 9x24.......$4940. 24' Pair......$825. 15x12.....$4395. 15x16.....$5270. 15x20.....$6040. 15x24.....$7035. (Add 20% for Bronze Powdercoat Finish) Our Best Buy "Complete Package" SAVE 10% for buying as a package until June. 1st! Includes: Plus now get "FREE SHIPPING" 6x8......$2589. 6x12....$3335. 6x16.....$4204. 6x20.....$5023. Greenhouse 9x8.......$4111. Pair Benches 9x12......$4776. Automatic Mist System 9x16......$5507. Shutter Mounted Exhaust Fan 9x20......$6240. Thermostat 9x24......$6930. Electric heater 15x12.....$5603. Automatic Airflow Shutters 15x16.....$6730. Shade Cloth 15x20.....$7752. 15x24.....$8945. Feel free to call us with any questions you may have or if you would like to order at 800.544.5276 or e-mail us at robsbg@aol.com
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Basic Greenhouse Information 1. Greenhouse Footing Or Base When you purchase a greenhouse whether from Santa Barbara Greenhouses or someone else, you will need to provide a level area to install your greenhouse kit. You may need to move some dirt around to level the site or you can just spread some crushed rock or gravel over the site to level it off. Even if your site is already fairly level it is still a good idea to spread rock or gravel as a base unless you are going to pour a concrete floor for your greenhouse. If a concrete floor is your choice for your home greenhouse you will have to provide for drainage. Once your site is leveled you will need to provide a perimeter footing or base for your greenhouse. This can be as simple as 4x4's or landscape ties well anchored to the ground up to concrete block or poured concrete depending on how permanent you want the greenhouse to be. If using block or concrete you will need to provide a 2x4 or 2x6 sill attached to the footing. This sill is what you will then attach the greenhouse to rather than trying to attach the greenhouse directly to the block or concrete. Remember, all must be true, level and square for your new greenhouse to fit together and assemble properly. 2. Water & Electricity for your Greenhouse Some people set up their greenhouses without water and electricity and in some cases this is ok if the greenhouse is only going to be used part time and the weather will not be very hot or cold or be in too much direct sun as then cooling the greenhouse can be a problem. Most of us will want water & electricity and sometimes gas for the greenhouse. A half inch water line into the greenhouse will make watering the plants much easier and provide a source of water for misting systems and or drip systems. Electricity in the greenhouse is needed for fans, heaters, misters, coolers and lighting if desired. In addition to running a 110V circuit to the greenhouse you may want to also run a 220V circuit in case you want more options in heating capacity. With 110V you will be limited to 5110BTU heat output but with 220V you will have many more options. Some choose to run a half inch gas line to the greenhouse and purchase a gas heater as there are many more options with gas as far as BTU heat output . This is a good idea for larger home greenhouse kits especially in colder climates and if a source of gas is nearby. 3. Heating & Cooling The Greenhouse As we mentioned previously you can heat your greenhouse with electricity or gas and this choice will usually depend on size of the greenhouse and proximity to electric circuits and or gas. In most cases cooling the greenhouse is done with a combination of exhaust fans shading and misting. In hotter areas you may want to consider an evaporative cooler. Some greenhouses have roof and side vents whereas the air is pulled in through the side vents and exhausted out the roof vents (Roof vents do no good without side vents) and other greenhouses are ventilated end to end with a fan pulling air in one end and out the other. Fan size is generally based on the cubic feet in the greenhouse. The goal is to change the air in the greenhouse approximately once a minute. The fan should be placed high at one end of the greenhouse and intake shutters at the opposite end so as to pull cooler fresh air down low and blow the higher hot air out. The fan should be wired to a thermostat to make the function automatic. In conjunction with the exhaust fan, shading the roof, west & south sides of the greenhouse helps cool. This can be done with shade cloth or screening, lattice or some use shading compounds that can be painted on the greenhouse. In addition, misting helps greatly in cooling the greenhouse and keeping you plants happy in hot weather. Misting the greenhouse can be done manually with hose end nozzles but is much more convenient done with and automatic system on a timer. The mist system should either run down the middle of the greenhouse or under the front bench rails so as not to wet the plants repeatedly throughout the day as this can cause fungus problems with some plants. In some cases the mist can be over the bench for seedling starts and germination. Even when weather is humid outside the greenhouse it can get hot and dry inside the greenhouse. We sincerely hope this information is helpful and thank you from all of us at Santa Barbara Greenhouses!
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