Thursday, October 30, 2008

Tips For Buying A Greenhouse Online

By Dave Truman

Buying a greenhouse kit can be a major purchase, so you want to make sure you have the right kit that will fit your needs. In this article, I will go through the most important aspects of buying a greenhouse kit and what you should be looking for when deciding what kind of green house kit you need.

How to Choose the Right Sized Greenhouse Kit

This will depend on how much space you have for a greenhouse kit, and what you want to grow in it. If you are just going to be growing herbs in your kit, you can probably go for a smaller size. If you want to grow flowers, you should be looking for a small to medium sized kit. If you want to grow vegetables (depending on what kinds), you probably want a larger kit.

You also want to think about whether you want a kit that will be staying in the same place all of the time, or if you want it to be portable. If you get one made out of wood, it will need a lot more care than one that does not require as much maintenance. Also, what type of covering do you want on your kit? You can choose from tempered glass or polycarbonate.

Green House Kit Prices

Greenhouse kits can range from $50 - $6,000, depending on what size and type you choose. The best part about buying a greenhouse kit is that you can build it yourself so you dont have to pay someone else to build it. You want to make sure you have a large enough greenhouse so that the plants have enough room to grow. So plan ahead on what size would be best for you and your needs.

Green House Kit Reliability

A polycarbonate covering is one of the best coverings to choose from. For the frame, a PVC and metal tubing is the most affordable option. Steel and aluminum is more expensive, but more resilient as well. When it comes to all of the factors of a greenhouse of your choice, including how long it will last, how it looks and the best energy efficiency, a greenhouse kit built from natural cypress is the best choice.

Green House Kit Guarantee

A lot of companies that sell greenhouse kits offer some guarantees that you should look for. One of them is a lowest price guarantee. Usually, with this guarantee, you will find that the company does have the lowest prices available for a greenhouse. However, in this guarantee you should be able to get some of your money back if you find the same greenhouse kit for a lower price somewhere else. This guarantee is usually good for 7 " 30 days or more.

You should also look for kits that come with some type of warranty that will cover the costs of damage to your greenhouse kit for at least up to one year. Some companies offer a warranty for up to twenty years! You should look for a warranty that includes any damage, breakage, and/or defects.

Have fun searching for the best greenhouse kit that will suit your needs and your budget. - 15266

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