Greenhouses are a fantastic addition to any garden, but what do you do when extremely bad weather is forecast? First and foremost, you’re going to want to protect your greenhouse against the up and coming adverse weather conditions to prevent damage. In this latest blog post, we’ll be outlining the top ways that you can achieve this…
Keep The Wind Out
Firstly, it’s going to be important to make sure you keep the wind out of your greenhouse, ready for when the adverse weather conditions hit. High winds getting into the greenhouse can cause glass to blow out or make a big mess of your pots and plants inside. Securing the structure and making it airtight should be your first port of call. Make sure that you are closing and securing all doors, roofs vents and louvres so that high winds can’t get inside.
Make Sure The Greenhouse Is Properly Anchored Down
It’s also important to make sure your greenhouse is properly anchored into the ground. If this isn’t done, you could find the greenhouse skids across the base or twists out of square, putting pressure on the glass which may then break. Although this should be solidified during the installation process, it’s possible that it may have been forgotten during a DIY greenhouse installation. But worry not, you can easily check your greenhouse to ensure stability before the adverse weather conditions arrive. On solid sites such as paving slabs, angle brackets around the base rail of the greenhouse should be anchored to the ground with a screw and raw plug. Greenhouses on soft sites such as soil should have the corner anchors cemented into the ground.
Check Surrounding Areas For Risks
Another top tip is checking the surrounding areas for potential risks before adverse weather conditions hit. If there are any other items in the garden that might be affected by the weather, such as trampolines, garden furniture, gardening tools or tree branches with decay, it’s highly recommended to move these. Failing to do this could cause items to blow into the greenhouse and cause glass breakages. Where tree-cutting may be required to remove loose branches, we recommend contacting your local tree surgeon.
Repair Any Holes Or Historical Greenhouse Damage
Have you noticed holes in your greenhouse? Or perhaps certain components have become loose or damaged over time? It’s recommended to repair any historical damage as these elements become weaknesses that may cause even greater issues. Broken or missing panes of glass should be replaced. Loose nuts and bolts or glazing clips that have fallen out should be tightened and/or extras added. Perished door draught excluders should be swapped for new ones. Berkshire Garden Buildings stock and sell many greenhouse spare parts, including glass, should you need replacements.
Remove Precious Items Out Of Greenhouse
Even after you have taken all the appropriate measures to keep the wind out, by closing and securing all doors and vents, it’s still recommended to remove any precious items that you may have within your greenhouse. Before adverse weather conditions arrive, remove all fragile items that could be easily broken from the swirling winds. Place them somewhere safe within your home before the conditions pass by and you can continue as normal.
Contact Berkshire Garden Buildings
If your greenhouse has become damaged beyond repair, worry not, as Berkshire Garden Buildings supply and install high-quality greenhouses from a range of greenhouse manufacturers in many sizes and styles. Our range includes aluminium greenhouses, cedar greenhouses, freestanding greenhouse, lean to greenhouse and dwarf wall greenhouses. For more information, please get in touch with us today by calling 0118 940 1104 or use our contact us form.