Transporting previously-used Polycarb?

20 years ago

I have been wondering just HOW we are going to protect the Poly sheets when we dismantle and bring home the 8' x 24' lean-to greenhouse.

You know how it is when you move furniture -- it arrives w/ markings on it unless it is boxed! I don't think we can box up an 8x4' piece of Polycarb.

What about wrapping each Poly sheet carefully in bubble wrap?

Does anyone think that would not work well?

thanks for any hints/ideas/experience in moving Poly.

:)

pb

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birdwidow
20 years ago
"D"

Make sure you identify which side was out, as that is the side with the UV coating, but for protection in transit...

A roll of 10ft wide, lightweight plastic sold at any home center would work, and cost very little. The panels are bulky, but lightweight, so you could lay out the plastic, lay a piece of polycarb on it, then fold over and repeat; like pleating drapes.

If they are wrapped together with each piece separated by plastic sheeting, it should both protect them and create a fairly rigid whole. If you add some thin ply, or even cardboard to the tops and bottom, then tie it all up, it should travel well.

BTW: Does your handy hubby have an air compressor? If so, check each sheet before you install and reseal. If there is any dust or dead bugs inside the cells, just have him blow them out.

My handiman left an open crate of new polycarb panels in the barn while he was preparing the foundation for my new GH, and some tiny insects set up housekeeping inside some of the cells; not to mention hay dust.

Compressed air across the open ends cleaned them out completely, with no marks on, or damage to, the polycarb.

I am SO glad for you!
gw:plant_babies
20 years ago
The wrapping ideas sound great -- I had already figured to mark the panels carefully re: 'inside' 'outside' due to the coating.

now to find the $300 somewheres .... disgusting that someone would have to scrape for that much, ain't it?

I have my Business Plan submission meeting tomorrow -- but don't know how long a Grant check takes to arrive once it's decided.

I hope the generous people w/ the greenhouse don't get impatient! We were supposed to go get it this coming weekend, but .....

The good news is we're having a garage sale tomorrow to raise the funds - hope that goes well enough.

Thank you so much for your gladness!

:)
d
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birdwidow
20 years ago
"D":

You describe the people selling the GH as "generous" and considering what they were willing to sell it for, they may not be as concerned about the money as desirous of simply getting it out of their way.

Has it already been taken it down?

If so, perhaps if you and your husband offer to package it all up and leave it with them in a place on their property where they could live with for a while, with that and a deposit, they might prove even more patient, and willing to hold it for a longer time.

Good luck with your sale. May your weekend be sunny, and your buyers flush with ca$h.