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Site The Greenhouse – Orientation and Location

Before you can build a greenhouse, you need to decide where it is located. This seems elementary, but careful consideration is the position and orientation of the greenhouse are given.

First you must decide where on your property. If a clamp is provided, it must be on the south side of the building, it is to be installed. Otherwise, a south-east face is preferable to the southwest. As the sun shines directly into the greenhouse in the morning when the air temperature is lower, a trend that reduces overheating. If facing south, can overheat the greenhouse sunny afternoon. Serres north wall should be avoided.
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