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Jun 30, 2016 7:40 AM CST
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
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Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: United States of America Region: Michigan Enjoys or suffers cold winters
Welcome to NGA, @MrL ! I totally agree with Thomas about the N-S orientation; you will not only get more even sunlight, but much better natural ventilation.

Is this the type of GH you're getting ?

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I bought 2 of these several years ago (mine are 15 x 7) in 2010 and they have worked very well for me - unfortunately, the ones I got did NOT have UV-protected covers and the plastic deteriorated after just one season. So, one of the frames morphed into a "hoop trellis," by covering it with concrete reinforcing mesh, and the other has been recovered:

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I also have an 8x16 Rion greenhouse and the hoop houses have worked just as well for me, for about $2000 less money! They have withstood our snowy winters and some pretty strong winds -- just be sure to anchor it down well, and if you're expecting a lot of wind, close it up.

Happy gardening! Smiling
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer
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