dismantling a greenhouse?

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Hi

so ive arranged to collect a 6x4 greenhouse, one with polycarbonate windows (if it makes any difference). but i have to dismantle it first. im thinking of taking the windows out and putting the entire sides onto the roof rack rather than take each section apart. is that possible/safe? didnt want to spend all day doing it!

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[c_dug]

I guess that would make the biggest sides 6x6 roughly?

I suppose it depends on how big the car is and how well you can strap the framework down. Also how rigid the framework will be without the windows in. You may find that without the windows they flop around like a 10 inch :nsfw:.

My friend collected a double mattress for me which we strapped on the roof of his Mk4 fiesta so that sort of thing can be done.
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[Robby]

I assume this is an aluminium structure. They're designed to use as little metal as possible, so once you start removing bits they get very weak. Once aluminium bends it needs to be bent back, and you'll be dealing a brittle, low grade alloy.

Dismantle it fully. An electric drill or screwdriver with a 10mm socket on the end will make it a quick job.

With the polycarbonate windows, you can still snap off a corner off if you're not careful and you will have a lot of them. Take some big plastic boxes to stack them in to.

[doggone]

It might go in a good sized flat trailer.
For the car roof I think you'd need take it to separate pieces.
If you could put something on first like 8x4 ply you might get the end panels on whole.
The door end is especially tricky.

The bolts should be aluminium too so not corroded too much.

[Quornholio]

Do you have photos?

Reason I ask, is some of the polycarb greenhouses are assembled on a strip by strip basis, and are piss weak. If it's a proper one, it will be a lot easier to lug it about with less chance of damage.
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Apparently it's not aluminium it's all plastic frame if that helps but haven't seen it
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

Get a Chinook and airlift it out?
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[Quornholio]

Oh dear. This will not end well.
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I've got a pic, will upload when I get home. It's not a cheap flimsy looking thing so doesn't look too bad. Famous last words. I'm gonna say it's larger than 6x4 as well.
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[Harold_Shand]

You're probably all set for this now but Argos do walk-in green houses, just plastic things, but £37 at the moment and 20 minutes to put up. Will do the job and make it easy on yourself.

https://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7201998.htm
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Harold_Shand's theory might be the best explanation.

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Been and collected today, is awesome (a few years old I suppose) thick plastic poles that just slot together and clip in place. Will take a pic in a few days when I've made it back up
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