Greenhouse - taking down and putting up

[Celtigra3]

Is it easy to dismantle a greenhouse and then put it up again? I have been offered one, but don't want to take it if it is going to be too difficult. I would appreciate some advice please. Many thanks.

[derrynoose]

If you are interested in DIY and (later) in gardening, and are any way half-handy, you should have a go. I have assembled a 12by 8 aluminium house working on my own and later added an extension. I enjoyed it .Over the years I have replaced sufficient of the panes to make me believe that it would be easy to take a house down. I regret now not taking an underground electricity and water supply to the site before I constructed the base.
Take the offer. Best of luck!

[landscaper2]

Its definately something for the DIY'er. Firstly, remember - you wont have construction directions, so a bit of patience and planning is a must. It's so easy to get carried away with the dismantling and be left with a heap of bits and a lot of head scratching!
I'd suggest you take a few photos, close-ups of joints etc. Measure the existing dimensions while the GH is still up, to help you make a base/plinth accurately. An obvious starting point is to unclip and remove the glass, may be an idea to mark the glass with felt tip pen. Horticultural glass is usually 3mm and can become brittle, so take care and dont choose a very cold day! If you have access to a trailer, van or truck, then you will save oodles of time as you will be able to remove the roof bearers, release the ends and sides and transport then in one piece. Otherwise its complete dismantle and marking up of the bits. You will almost certainly break some glass and will also need some more glazing clips, so check a local glass/hardwear supplier. Good luck - I had a 12 x 10 offered me last week where we have just completed a job - I've just persuaded myself to go for it!!

[landscaper2]

Sorry, fat fingers! I meant to type '......transport THEM in one piece'. Thats the sides and ends - not the whole GH!!

[jake-the-peg]

My wife and I did one some years ago, I think it was about 12x6 - As I recall It took us most of the weekend.

I think we managed to get away with a couple of broken panes which we then replaced.

Mind you we got their and our friend had taken it down already and done some sketches.

It's probably quicker in the long run if they don't do this - it's easier to work from your own notes!

Is that too difficult? I guess it depends on you

[Celtigra3]

Thank you all for your advice - sorry I haven't thanked you sooner,but my computer was off line. It sounds a big job but I will definitely take some photos beforehand. Thanks again everyone.