Frequently Asked Questions On Our Juliana Greenhouses

Over the course of time that we have been distributing these Juliana Greenhouse Kits some questions have come up that we have attempted to answer here. Some are actual answers from our customers who have installed these units and other answers come from us.

We have attempted to put them here in this format and hopefully it will give you the answers so you don't have to call or wait for a return e-mail. If you question is not dealt with here please e-mail us and we will try to answer your request within 24 hours.

Will anybody be around to honor this warranty?
Frostproof Growers has been around since 1985 and we intend to be around at least another 25 years or so my son tells me. Juliana has been in business for over 15 years and is showing no signs of getting any smaller. We fully expect Juliana to honor this warranty but if for some reason they do not, Frostproof Growers Supply always warranties their products.

How easy are these greenhouse kits to assemble?
This answer came from one of our customers who put together the compact unit

"A friend came over to help me on this project because I thought two hands were better than one. I probably could have done this by myself but it was nice to have help and someone to talk to. We put the whole greenhouse up in a weekend, about four hours each day. The detailed instruction sheet was easy to follow because all the parts were numbered so everything went up pretty fast."
T. Simpson (Seattle, WA)

Are these kits built to last?
Juliana is a Danish company that prides itself on quality. They are constructed to withstand the extreme conditions that are the norm in Scandinavia. The profile dimensions of the aluminum used in their greenhouses are in most cases 50% stronger than anything else on the market. Hence they feel confident in offering a 12 year guarantee

How are these kits shipped?
The aluminum profiles are supplied in a sturdy carton or a wooden packing case. The glass or plastic is packed in a special patented packing that is cut to an exact size.

"We were going to erect our own base out of wood but at the last minute we changed our minds and ordered the base that is designed to work with the kits. I'm really glad we did because it seemed like everything really went together easier."
R. Clark (Houston, TX)

What is polycarbonate and is it better than glass?
For decades hobby greenhouses have been synonymous with the combination of aluminum and glass. However, in the last few years the glass has to a great extent been substituted by polycarbonate. The reason this material has become so popular is that the construction is similar to thermo windows and hence the temperatures in the house will be more even and it gives plants a better growing condition.

In addition polycarbonate is stronger than glass to resist things like flying baseballs. The sheets are lightweight and quick to assemble. The construction of the panels breaks sunrays decreasing the need for shade. The insulating effect of polycarbonate extends the growing season dramatically and if you wish to heat the greenhouse the loss of heat is decreased dramatically.

Do I have to heat my greenhouse?
It all depends upon how cold the average outside temperatures are. There are many types of heaters available on the Internet that are either gas, electric or propane. One tip that we give out to our customers is to fill a couple of 4-5 gallon cans with water and place them around greenhouse. During the day they will be heated by the sun and give off the heat during the night. This will keep the temperature in the greenhouse a little more even and prevent the first frost doing harm to the plants.