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greenhouse kit 'Arrow' ??

19 years ago

Does anyone have experience with this kit? The price is very good according to my searching. The shipping is free from 4 different places in the U.S. I'd appreciate any feedback on it as I am sorely tempted.

Is it sealed well? foundation tips or even instructions? value? piece of junk? anything would be appreciated.

Here's the description:

MANUFACTURER NAME: Arrow

ITEM #: VSG86

SHIPPING INFO: FREE SHIPPING on all Arrow Sheds. This item ships via Freight Line Service (allow 2-4 weeks for delivery). Please see our Shipping Policy page for further detail. All Arrow Shed sales are final.

DETAILS: A sturdy, yet economical greenhouse with the new easy-to-assemble wall panels. Break-resistant glazed wall panels with 72" wall height provides plenty of workspace and headroom. Self-actuating air vent allows air to circulate. Front and rear gable vents. Steel parts are all hot-dipped galvanized for durability.

Sturdy, yet economical! Easy to assemble.

Model # VSG86

Size: 8' x 6'

Storage Area: 8.0 cu.m (282 cu. ft.)

Interior Dimension: Width: 231 cm (91 in.); Depth: 173 cm (68.25 in.); Height: 218 cm (85.75 in.)

Wall Height: 183 cm (72 in.)

Door Opening: Width: 65 cm (25.5 in.); Height: 174 cm (68.5 in.)

Recommended Foundation Size: Width: 246 cm (97 in.); Depth: 188 cm (74 in.)

Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)

WEIGHT: 0 lbs.

~Tom

Here is a link that might be useful: Greenhouse 8X6 kit at Restockit.com

Comments (5)

  • 19 years ago

    Online Walmart only, has $664.00 for the same kit, but no free shipping.
    ~Tom

  • 19 years ago

    I built not a GH, but a metal Arrow building a couple years ago and swore "never again"! It was a zillion tiny screws & washers & flimsy panels & sharp edges &... but well it wasn't their GH! I would say tho as observations:

    1. What are the "break-resistant glazed wall panels"? Plastic/polycarbonate/fiberglass/what?

    2. "Steel parts are hot-dipped galvanized" meaning they are coated but if scratched will likely rust, and for sure a GH is a moist environment. My Arrow building has numerous rust spots already.

    3. If you do buy it, don't bother with the Base Kit--I bought one for mine and didn't use it, instead I used timbers for a base and the base kit (thin guage metal), is in a scrap pile here somewhere.

    Before you buy the Arrow you should look also at the Harbor Freight GH, which is half the price and has Aluminum members and twinwall polycarbonate panels.

  • 19 years ago

    thanks for the advice. It is well taken. The reason that I passed up the HFGH is because it looks flimsey, whereas the Arrow one had a wall going up about 3 feet from the base. This appeals to me. However, I suppose for the price difference, I could put stryfoan insulation along the bottom of the HFGH. Now I'm wondering...?

    K-mart online makes it even more tempting at 649.00 plus free shipping.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Kmart's picture

  • 19 years ago

    laserfan, here's the answer to one of your questions:
    Durable break resistant glazed siding resists breaking and cracking.

    Bottom panels made with hot dipped galvanized steel finished with a baked on enamel - eggshell in color - .010 inches thick

    Break resistant window type siding is made of "Duralite" fiberglass reinforced plastic - milky in color - .035 inches thick

    Was this also true with your shed kit: Â All greenhouse parts pre-cut & pre-drilled and numbered for faster and easier assembly

    ~Tom

  • 19 years ago

    >Was this also true with your shed kit: Â All greenhouse parts pre-cut & pre-drilled and numbered for faster and easier assembly

    Yeah that's right. I do think IIRC that my biggest issue with it was keeping track of the myriad of parts (and this was just one of their $299 8x10 buildings) and getting them all to fit. My favorite toy as a kid was an Erector Set yet this thing drove me nuts. Still, my 10X12 HFGH was for me a blast to build--great fun & a challenge.

    I dunno Tom, the Arrow is nice-looking, and it does seem better proportioned than the $299-on-sale HFGH 6x8. Just for reference, my 10x12 HFGH was $656 delivered, then I've put another couple hundred bucks into it maybe.

    Have you done a search on 'Arrow' here? I don't know that I've ever seen one mentioned...