I just got the same 6x10. So far im liking it for the price. I noticed you built the framing then slid the pannels in. On ours, we have to slot the panels in at the same ti.e we put the frame in. Its a pain in the butt, but there are grooves for all sides of the panels on the framing. Still, we caulked just like you did.
Thanks for watching. The installation of the panels went fairly smooth for us. The hardest ones for us were the last couple on each side of the roof. We have been pleased with it so far. We spent the first couple weeks making adjustments to get the humidity level and temperature we were looking for along with proper ventilation. Caulk helped a lot and so far no leaks.
I got a 6 x 8 in my door. Depart were missing to put it together the 227 so then we had to email them and then wait for them to send the parts. It was about two weeks before we finally.
We did have all the parts for our kit, but a couple were mislabeled. Did not take too long to figure out. Glad to hear they sent you parts that were missing and hope the kit is working out well for you
Great video. I saw another one where they used some kind of 4" flashing tape to cover the roof peak and sides. This is what I have planned to do, over the silicone as you showed here. I appreciate your info. I'll applying a lot of your tips here. Thank you.
I did reapply some silicone in a few areas that cracked, as expected, but overall it is still holding up great. In real heavy rains, and depending on wind/direction of that rain, we can get small leaks around door or window vent on roof. Thanks so much for watching
3:47 that's really strange, i have the same veikous greenhouse and my oldest one, a 6x8 that's on year 4 has eaves that cover that area after you put the panels in. I just bought 2 more 8x20 because i was so impressed how well that cheap little greenhouse has performed. Even with all the modifications, those are things that have to be done in most of the more expensive greenhouses as well that aren't part of the unit cost so i definitely think these are worth it if you take the time to assemble them well and do the extras to secure it and deal with ventilation etc. Just revisiting videos like yours to see if i forgot any good ideas before we assemble the new units.
That's interesting to hear the older models had that. Please let me know when the new ones arrive if eaves are included. I debated on putting up a gutter system that I could incorporate a way to protect that area, but have not gotten around to that. In either case, it has held up well. Please let me know how the extra width from 6 to 8 feet works out. That is something I wish I had done to give a little more space. Thanks so much for watching
Just bought this same one so your video was helpful, thanks. I hadn't thought about using rebar to hold the frame down to the 2x6s, so I might do that too.
Thanks for posting. I'm planning to buy a little glass Veikous one on Amazon to use here in Ireland. My biggest problem is the wind. I've had a potting shed blown to bits already so I'm looking for ways to hold the thing down.
Thanks so much for watching. We've had some bad storms with high winds this winter. The tie down straps we have in place, I feel, have made a huge difference in stabilizing the structure.
Hello Mark, Thanks very much for watching. We listed the greenhouse and modifications in the description, but I will also try and post them below (hopefully this works). Wayfair Veikous Greenhouse: www.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/veikous-greenhouse-multiple-sizes-viko1218.html Greenhouse heater: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHY5SYTT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Solar Fans: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHB7HZ2P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Wireless thermometer: www.amazon.com/dp/B09R1TP7HF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Greenhouse vent opener: www.amazon.com/dp/B09V7H82Y2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Hey there! My partner and I completed our Veikous greenhouse build but are struggling to figure out how to attach the automatic vent opener since the greenhouse frame doesn’t seem to have a lip. What kind of metal attachment piece did you use to add the vent opener? Thanks so much for your help so far! We’ve already used a lot of your ideas, like the anchoring kit, so this is one of our last steps to finalizing!
Thanks so much for watching, that is a great question. The best way to answer this question is to show you in a quick shorts video, please see the link below. ua-cam.com/users/shortsuXG1gFEtp_c?si=eKQlZidt46XVSsnh
How has winter been so far for you with this Greenhouse. My husband bought me one for Christmas. Im in WV. So we will probably have to add support for snow i assume. But I was also wondering how it did in the cold with that heater and an idea of how much it cost you for the electric bill. . if you wouldn't mind sharing. Thank you for the video!
The greenhouse has held up above our expectations. Caulking both the inside and out was well worth it. The only water penetration we find is at the door during heavy storms, but that is minimal. While we have not had any snow, we have had a few storms producing wind gusts between 40-60 mph. January saw some days that were well below our normal temperature range. We had nights in the teens and some days that struggled to get above 40. The heater has been great, but does come at a cost. Our electric bill was high due to the colder temps, but i estimate the space heater added $30-35 to our bill in January. This was more than December, where I estimated $20 in additional costs. I have our greenhouse thermostat set at 65 degrees. If I were to lower that to 50-55, I would anticipate electric costs would be lower. Daytime temps from the sun keep the greenhouse between 65-80 most days. Thanks for watching
Want to clarify on January electric cost, to hopefully give a better idea on estimated costs. I failed to mention that we had about 8 days in January when heater was off. On average, it costs about $1.50-2/day for about 8 hours of run time. Here in central NC, the heater usually only kicks on at night.
We got the same one it’s a disappointing hunk of trash. My wife thought it would be a little better quality for the price compared to some of the others. The pre drilled holes aren’t aligned, we had to chase almost every thread to get the bolts to go in. Pieces aren’t cut well. Super flimsy ,It’s just junk. I should have bought the panels and built one myself .
Sorry to hear this didn't work out and I had read similar reviews when we were deciding on what brand to purchase. But we also read many more positive reviews in comparison to other brands. It's been over 6 months since we built it and it has held up great for us so far. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience with this item.
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Appreciate you taking the time to do this video! It's been very helpful!
Glad to hear and thank you so much for watching.
Great video. Appreciate your style. Great communication skills. Happy growing.
Thanks so much for watching. This greenhouse has been a great addition to our garden.
I just got the same 6x10. So far im liking it for the price. I noticed you built the framing then slid the pannels in. On ours, we have to slot the panels in at the same ti.e we put the frame in. Its a pain in the butt, but there are grooves for all sides of the panels on the framing. Still, we caulked just like you did.
Thanks for watching. The installation of the panels went fairly smooth for us. The hardest ones for us were the last couple on each side of the roof. We have been pleased with it so far. We spent the first couple weeks making adjustments to get the humidity level and temperature we were looking for along with proper ventilation. Caulk helped a lot and so far no leaks.
I got a 6 x 8 in my door. Depart were missing to put it together the 227 so then we had to email them and then wait for them to send the parts. It was about two weeks before we finally.
We did have all the parts for our kit, but a couple were mislabeled. Did not take too long to figure out. Glad to hear they sent you parts that were missing and hope the kit is working out well for you
Nice job! Great production with a ton of good information. Hobby greenhouse 🤔. Not sure I’m sold. You’ve got great skills!
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words. This greenhouse has been working out great for us.
Amazing video, I wish we can hire you to install one for us. 😅thank you so much for sharing.
Glad you liked the video and thank you so much for watching.
Thank you for this video, it’s very helpful as i was planning to buy that green house too 🤗
Thanks so much for watching. We have been very pleased with how the green house has held up and it's been a great addition to our backyard garden
Great video. I saw another one where they used some kind of 4" flashing tape to cover the roof peak and sides. This is what I have planned to do, over the silicone as you showed here. I appreciate your info. I'll applying a lot of your tips here. Thank you.
I did reapply some silicone in a few areas that cracked, as expected, but overall it is still holding up great. In real heavy rains, and depending on wind/direction of that rain, we can get small leaks around door or window vent on roof. Thanks so much for watching
3:47 that's really strange, i have the same veikous greenhouse and my oldest one, a 6x8 that's on year 4 has eaves that cover that area after you put the panels in. I just bought 2 more 8x20 because i was so impressed how well that cheap little greenhouse has performed. Even with all the modifications, those are things that have to be done in most of the more expensive greenhouses as well that aren't part of the unit cost so i definitely think these are worth it if you take the time to assemble them well and do the extras to secure it and deal with ventilation etc. Just revisiting videos like yours to see if i forgot any good ideas before we assemble the new units.
That's interesting to hear the older models had that. Please let me know when the new ones arrive if eaves are included. I debated on putting up a gutter system that I could incorporate a way to protect that area, but have not gotten around to that. In either case, it has held up well. Please let me know how the extra width from 6 to 8 feet works out. That is something I wish I had done to give a little more space. Thanks so much for watching
Love the video thanks man
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
Good to see someone used some silicone to finish off
Thanks for watching, the silicone really helped to seal things up in the greenhouse.
Just bought this same one so your video was helpful, thanks. I hadn't thought about using rebar to hold the frame down to the 2x6s, so I might do that too.
Thanks for watching and best of luck with the build
Thanks for posting. I'm planning to buy a little glass Veikous one on Amazon to use here in Ireland. My biggest problem is the wind. I've had a potting shed blown to bits already so I'm looking for ways to hold the thing down.
Thanks so much for watching. We've had some bad storms with high winds this winter. The tie down straps we have in place, I feel, have made a huge difference in stabilizing the structure.
Can you please add a list of the moderations that you did and where you got your supplies from.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Mark Rainbolt
Hello Mark, Thanks very much for watching. We listed the greenhouse and modifications in the description, but I will also try and post them below (hopefully this works).
Wayfair Veikous Greenhouse: www.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/veikous-greenhouse-multiple-sizes-viko1218.html
Greenhouse heater: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHY5SYTT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Solar Fans: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHB7HZ2P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Wireless thermometer: www.amazon.com/dp/B09R1TP7HF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Greenhouse vent opener: www.amazon.com/dp/B09V7H82Y2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Thank you very much for the information.
Sincerely,
Mark Rainbolt
Hey there! My partner and I completed our Veikous greenhouse build but are struggling to figure out how to attach the automatic vent opener since the greenhouse frame doesn’t seem to have a lip. What kind of metal attachment piece did you use to add the vent opener? Thanks so much for your help so far! We’ve already used a lot of your ideas, like the anchoring kit, so this is one of our last steps to finalizing!
Thanks so much for watching, that is a great question. The best way to answer this question is to show you in a quick shorts video, please see the link below. ua-cam.com/users/shortsuXG1gFEtp_c?si=eKQlZidt46XVSsnh
Thank you so much!!! That video was so helpful and we’ve now installed our vent arms!
We bought the same greenhouse. How many tubs of silicone caulk did you end up using. Was it 3?
Thanks so much for watching. It took just under 3 tubes to caulk both the outside and inside of the greenhouse.
Very helpful. I was all
ready to buy an entire dozen tubes! I had no clue how many I would need!
Have you put gutters on?
I have not, but looking into doing so. It would be great to have a rain barrel set up to help with watering. Thanks so much for watching
How has winter been so far for you with this Greenhouse. My husband bought me one for Christmas. Im in WV. So we will probably have to add support for snow i assume. But I was also wondering how it did in the cold with that heater and an idea of how much it cost you for the electric bill. . if you wouldn't mind sharing. Thank you for the video!
The greenhouse has held up above our expectations. Caulking both the inside and out was well worth it. The only water penetration we find is at the door during heavy storms, but that is minimal. While we have not had any snow, we have had a few storms producing wind gusts between 40-60 mph. January saw some days that were well below our normal temperature range. We had nights in the teens and some days that struggled to get above 40. The heater has been great, but does come at a cost. Our electric bill was high due to the colder temps, but i estimate the space heater added $30-35 to our bill in January. This was more than December, where I estimated $20 in additional costs. I have our greenhouse thermostat set at 65 degrees. If I were to lower that to 50-55, I would anticipate electric costs would be lower. Daytime temps from the sun keep the greenhouse between 65-80 most days. Thanks for watching
@homeright thank you greatly for the info!
Want to clarify on January electric cost, to hopefully give a better idea on estimated costs. I failed to mention that we had about 8 days in January when heater was off. On average, it costs about $1.50-2/day for about 8 hours of run time. Here in central NC, the heater usually only kicks on at night.
We got the same one it’s a disappointing hunk of trash. My wife thought it would be a little better quality for the price compared to some of the others. The pre drilled holes aren’t aligned, we had to chase almost every thread to get the bolts to go in. Pieces aren’t cut well. Super flimsy ,It’s just junk. I should have bought the panels and built one myself .
Sorry to hear this didn't work out and I had read similar reviews when we were deciding on what brand to purchase. But we also read many more positive reviews in comparison to other brands. It's been over 6 months since we built it and it has held up great for us so far. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience with this item.