johnphilip Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Ok for a structural engineer or anyone I am getting a greenhouse tomorrow . A wooden 8x6 ft . I have built a concrete base. Onto that a 6x2 inch timber resin bolted. Into the concrete base. . Look at the base the far left corner is face North. Our prevailing wind is southwest. My house will be sheltering most of the greenhouse in a prevailing. Wind. . We do get some strong winds. From time to time . I have some 4x2 inch brackets to bolt the inside to the 6x2 timbers . I have also got 4 retractable ratchet straps . Were would you locate them to be used only in strong wind will use some eye bolts into the wood base . Please feel free to down load the greenhouse picture if you wish to show a location for them. They are 2 meter in length door will be going in at the right of the base . Thanks for reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Hello, Have no thought on your question but what a lovely green house , photo when finished please 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 18 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Have no thought on your question but what a lovely green house , photo when finished please 👍 Will do OPP now 73 years of age , and have fell in love with flowers , never had time to stand and look at them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 7 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Will do OPP now 73 years of age , and have fell in love with flowers , never had time to stand and look at them . Hello, i must confess i am no Gardener when i lived in the family home, but anyway i live in Town with no garden now but i do like to sit in the Town gardens with a cup of coffee or tea, let us know how you get on John👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 I'm assuming it's a supply and fit ? When this arrives, ask the fitters, but I'm sure the effects of wind have been taken into account re the fixings 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 1 hour ago, JKD said: I'm assuming it's a supply and fit ? When this arrives, ask the fitters, but I'm sure the effects of wind have been taken into account re the fixings 👍 It does not talk of any fixing , hence the base and wooden structure I have made to hopefully secure the greenhouse to base. All they are requiring is a level and solid base , they are no mention of them securing to ground . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 2 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Have no thought on your question but what a lovely green house , photo when finished please 👍 I'm exactly the same, what a lovely structure 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 11 minutes ago, johnphilip said: It does not talk of any fixing , hence the base and wooden structure I have made to hopefully secure the greenhouse to base. All they are requiring is a level and solid base , they are no mention of them securing to ground . It should be top priority with that type of structure. I'd expect a Z type fixing would be best, so the base 'screw/bolt' is away from the edges. Like these but more heavy duty steel. https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap-Picture-Braces-Brackets-Silver/dp/B01LXAYKCD/ref=asc_df_B01LXAYKCD/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=278688387021&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5280064098634266796&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006746&hvtargid=pla-780933830585&psc=1&mcid=5cd31c9456553ad4b5702b98bfe77ccc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 39 minutes ago, JKD said: It should be top priority with that type of structure. I'd expect a Z type fixing would be best, so the base 'screw/bolt' is away from the edges. Like these but more heavy duty steel. https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap-Picture-Braces-Brackets-Silver/dp/B01LXAYKCD/ref=asc_df_B01LXAYKCD/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=278688387021&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5280064098634266796&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006746&hvtargid=pla-780933830585&psc=1&mcid=5cd31c9456553ad4b5702b98bfe77ccc Yes I got 20 4x2 inch for the inside . My concern is the movement say the roof area hence tie down straps , but just scared of over tighten them . It's. Glass so not as flexible as plastic. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Shouldn't really be necessary tbh. Just ask any questions when it's delivered 👍 Nice looking thing BTW 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 My greenhouse is aluminium construction with those clip in panes so not as robust looking as yours. I live in a very exposed spot and get some pretty wild winds, I have never had need to strap mine down. I’t has concrete screws into the base and that seems to be enough. I’m thinking you may be feeling a little overprotective - and rightly so, it’s a cracking looking greenhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 (edited) Thank you gents . I just don't keep good health these days , and don't want to have to rush outside if there is a strong wind to try and secure it. Edited June 2 by johnphilip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Another thought for you i just have a row of slabs up the middle of the greenhouse so you can use the side for growing winter greens etc and on a really hot day a bucket of water on the slabs helps the humidity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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