tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post4948640993431444995..comments2023-11-24T03:34:39.766-07:00Comments on Building our Harbor Freight 10' x 12' Greenhouse: Part One: Basic Info, Harbor Freight 10' by 12'mudhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-3507158909374390482018-04-09T15:22:40.998-06:002018-04-09T15:22:40.998-06:00Thanks so much for a wonderful blog. I just bought...Thanks so much for a wonderful blog. I just bought mine and felt overwhelmed until i read your blog, shame it's not in book form and included with the greenhouses. <br />It's April 9 and we just got 5 inches of snow in central WV so insulating the greenhouse is one of my main concerns. If you have any other links to more info. It would be appreciated. Also, where do you buy most of your greenhouse parts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293739323439530973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-42638212714206662032018-03-16T16:08:31.716-06:002018-03-16T16:08:31.716-06:00Hi Anetta,
I did replace all of my south facing si...Hi Anetta,<br />I did replace all of my south facing side wall panels last fall, since they were in the worst shape. I had no trouble ordering them from Harbor Freight. But, I haven't tried to order any rear wall panels yet. Also, my 10x12 greenhouse is the Model 93358 version. I suppose it's possible they are no longer offering the panels for your Model 69893 version? I'm sorry, I don't know.<br /><br />I'll have to replace my roof this summer for sure, but I'll probably order better quality twinwall polycarbonate from a greenhouse supply company, to avoid the deterioration problems of the Harbor Freight panels. They'll cost a lot more, but it's just too much work to keep replacing the roof with the HF panels that don't last well in my sunny climate (and I'm getting old, and wary of ladders.)<br /><br />My order for the side wall panels for my GH version went very smoothly, and they arrived quickly in good shape. I hope you're able to order the parts and panels you need...<br /><br /><br />mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-5716192498858591552018-03-16T13:58:15.197-06:002018-03-16T13:58:15.197-06:00It's a year later and I still don't have m...It's a year later and I still don't have my greenhouse repaired. I was wondering if you had replaced your wall panels. I e-mailed them to see if the rear wall panels were available, they say they are not. I also need to fix my doors, that is a special order and it is going to take time. I have the time. I'll call them and try to order everything was just wondering what kind of luck you hadAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-70207979109850497252018-01-26T14:45:17.000-07:002018-01-26T14:45:17.000-07:00You're very welcome Patrick! I know Harbor Fre...You're very welcome Patrick! I know Harbor Freight has made a few changes to the kit over the years (some parts have changed a bit) but I'm glad the blog overall can still be a bit helpful. I hope your weather clears soon, and good luck with your build. (I wish you could send your rain here to the desert, we'd put it to very good use!)mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-77377949703772113362018-01-26T11:50:47.232-07:002018-01-26T11:50:47.232-07:00Great blog! Thanks so much for the tips. I just ca...Great blog! Thanks so much for the tips. I just called and ordered the clips for our upcoming HFGH project. We dug out and graded the area in preparation for a foundation install, now waiting for it to stop raining so we can pump it out and get going on this project. The down time came in handy, as I read this blog and ordered more clips! Thank you so much for all the effort in keeping the blog up to date!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091167959048359981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-68312107128691725342017-04-09T10:42:00.139-06:002017-04-09T10:42:00.139-06:00I agree with putting the phone number on the panel...I agree with putting the phone number on the panels, my neighbor had 3 in his yard.<br /><br />No we didn't screw them. I hired a guy to put it up and wasn't aggressive enough to get it done my way. Live and learn. I live in Western Washington, our climate is pretty mild, but we do get some good winds on occasion.<br /><br />The plan is to screw the new panels and to caulk and screw the roof panels. I also have shade cloth coming. That should help preserve the panels. The first year it was up we had an unusually hot summer.<br /><br />I gathered the panels yesterday, today I will do an inventory. I think I'm missing one of the small panels from the gabled end. It may be in the next town!!<br /><br />I'm going to have to wait till some dry weather to put it back together. That could be a long wait. We are known for our Rain. March we were 6inches ahead for the year.<br /><br />Well, at least I won't be bored.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-42676254760126963672017-04-08T17:22:35.405-06:002017-04-08T17:22:35.405-06:00Well, I admire your attitude and persistence. Glad...Well, I admire your attitude and persistence. Glad you got the clips ordered, but sorry to hear about the escaping panels. That problem (panels coming lose in a wind) is the major drawback these HF greenhouses became famous for, and it's actually the main reason I did this blog. So many people have posted about HF disasters from panel loss (sometimes the aluminum frame is so damaged, after the panels blow out, that the greenhouse is a total loss)...and it's so sad, because the HF manual doesn't warn about this.<br /><br />Do you have your panels fastened with a screw or two, into the aluminum frame, in addition to using the clips? If I didn't, I know for a fact I wouldn't have a standing greenhouse today. When we replaced our roof years ago, there was one panel we accidentally skipped and forgot to screw to the frame. Sure enough, within a month or so that roof panel came loose (no damage though.) It was the only panel I've had come loose in ten years, so I'm a believer!<br /><br />I hope you can locate your panels. Years ago I read a joke in a forum that all HF owners should put their name and phone number on each panel. Dark humor indeed...mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-22130704730407912332017-04-08T10:40:15.514-06:002017-04-08T10:40:15.514-06:00I got my clips ordered without any problems.
No...I got my clips ordered without any problems. <br /><br />Now I may have to order more panels. We had a wind storm yesterday and with panels already missing from the last storm, I lost a bunch more. One was across the street went to get it and it blew out of my hands into the neighbors fence, then flipped into their yard. Today I will go out and search the neighborhood to find them.<br /><br />I really didn't know whether to laugh or cry. So I laughed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-502753199392233212017-04-04T17:55:22.988-06:002017-04-04T17:55:22.988-06:00You're very welcome, wish I could do more. I a...You're very welcome, wish I could do more. I also noticed on the HF website that you can call them from 5am to 9pm (Pacific Time) Monday through Saturday, and 6am to 6pm on Sunday. So if you can't get through (even using Option 1) you might also try very early or very late in the day.<br /><br />Fingers crossed for you. (Good thing gardeners are generally stubborn, patient, determined types, eh?) mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-59827840107022643112017-04-04T16:42:18.065-06:002017-04-04T16:42:18.065-06:00I'm going to try to order them from HF. I che...I'm going to try to order them from HF. I checked amazon, the U.S. Company wanted 12.99 + 14.99 shipping for 50 clips.<br /><br />When I tried before, I first selected option 1 and got a repetition of your call may be recorded. I tried again and used option 3 and was on hold for 20 min. This time I'll try option 1 again. My greenhouse item #69893. If that doesn't work I'll use #93358 with the part number. Hopefully one of them will work. I don't relish the idea of spending $28.00 for 50 clips. <br /><br />Thanks again for your effort.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-23322540817234073602017-04-04T15:50:22.939-06:002017-04-04T15:50:22.939-06:00Back again Anetta. (Had to repost, since I typed a...Back again Anetta. (Had to repost, since I typed a part number wrong.)<br /><br />I got through to 1-800-444-3353 Harbor Freight. When I chose Option 3 in the phone tree (to order parts) they put me on hold; I bailed after 30 minutes. I tried again, and <b>chose Option 1</b> in the phone tree, for placing an order. This got me through in about five minutes (who knows if this will hold true for you, though.)<br /><br />I gave the operator the SKU number for the bag of clips (29457), and she could not find them. I gave her the part number (53), and she could not find them. Uh oh; the SKU number used to always work for me, on the clips.<br /><br />Finally I gave her <b>the model number for my greenhouse</b> (93358) and <i>then</i> <b>the part number</b> (53), and she found the clips right away. She verified the panel clips are still available, 130 in a bag for $15.99, plus $6.99 shipping.<br /><br />Then I used the same process to have her look for the roof panel. Greenhouse model number 93358, Part number 60. Using this method, she verified the roof panels are still available for ordering, for $13.99 each, at least for my model of 10x12 greenhouse (93358.)<br /><br />But remember, these roof panels are the poor quality (in my opinion) Harbor Freight panels, so they won't last nearly as long as the 6mm UV protected polycarbonate you ordered from Greenhouse Megastore, which has a 10 year warranty. Frankly, since replacing the roof is so much work (we've replaced ours once, already) I think you're wise to go with the "real deal" UV protected polycarbonate instead. I plan to do the same, this time; no more Harbor Freight roof panels for me, since they've just proven to be a quick cheap fix for a few years...in my climate.<br /><br />If you decide to call HF for the clips, I'd suggest using the same procedure. Choose Option 1 in the phone tree to place an order. Then give them a greenhouse model number. (It's on the front of your manual, and there are two HF 10x12 greenhouses, model 93358 and model 69893, but the clips are the same for either model.) <br /><br />After giving them a greenhouse model number, give them the part number 53 (same part for both greenhouse models.) This is a bag of 130 clips for $15.99 plus $6.99 shipping. <br /><br />If you order anything from HF, I'd also ask for confirmation that the panel clips are IN STOCK when you place the order, and also ask them to send you tracking confirmation by email. That way, if they don't send you tracking, you won't be waiting pointlessly for something that hasn't shipped. They're supposed to keep panels and clips in stock, sort of, but I don't trust these folks much.<br /><br />My greenhouse is going on ten years old, and I've come to expect adventures with any HF order. The last time I ordered replacement roof panels, they messed up the tracking info, and at one point I had two orders in their system (one real, one bogus.) It was a mystery when they would arrive, but they did, and in good condition, in a few weeks. <br /><br />You might be better off ordering the clips from Amazon, as shipping from Amazon is pretty reliable, but the price on the HF clips (130 clips for about $23 total) is pretty good. If you do order some of the clips on Amazon, double check the listing, as some ship from the UK (and I'm assuming you're in the US.) <br /><br />It's crazy that this is so difficult, but I hope some of this helps. Sheri<br />mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-10391319663280623502017-04-04T14:32:55.731-06:002017-04-04T14:32:55.731-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-7964874966967223322017-04-04T12:44:21.516-06:002017-04-04T12:44:21.516-06:00Thank you, Anetta, for the valuable info. So far I...Thank you, Anetta, for the valuable info. So far I can't even get Harbor Freight on the line; I keep getting a message saying "we are experiencing system problems, and are unable to process your call, try later." I can't even get on hold with them, but I'll keep trying, and will post back if and when I can get to a human being.<br /><br />I need a new roof too (and walls) so I will soon travel the same road you are. If I end up ordering 6mm polycarbonate, and I find it won't slip into the channel at the roof peak framing, I've always figured I could (very gently) compress the first 1/2" or so of the panel end, using some kind of flat-jaw pliers, so it would slide into the channel. A little tedious, but I think it would work fine. The 6mm will of course provide you with a bit better heat retention too (nice, since I've read more heat is lost through the roof of greenhouse structures, than through the walls.) <br /><br />Maybe Harbor Freight's customer service (always pretty poor) has finally cratered entirely. I'll keep trying...!mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-728061811971068002017-04-04T12:18:56.091-06:002017-04-04T12:18:56.091-06:00Thanks Sheri, I went ahead and ordered 6mm panels ...Thanks Sheri, I went ahead and ordered 6mm panels from Greenhouse Megastore. I hope the thicker panels won't create too much of a problem. I only ordered enough to replace the broken panels. I found the clips on Amazon but haven't ordered them yet. I'll wait to see the results of your adventure.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />'NettaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-88145619042576138532017-04-03T17:18:07.787-06:002017-04-03T17:18:07.787-06:00Hi Anetta, thanks for the heads up. By the time I ...Hi Anetta, thanks for the heads up. By the time I found your post, they'd already closed for the day, but I will call them tomorrow to verify that neither part is available any more(this will be bad news indeed if they've made this change.) I need to find out for myself anyway.<br /><br />Harbor Freight can be truly awful on the phone. I mean, <i>awful.</i> I've had them tell people that the clips are no longer available before, and when I urged them to call back, they were able to order them with no problem at all. (Maybe it depends which operator you get, but of course that's no excuse.) <br /><br />I'll call them tomorrow, and I'll post back here either way, with the results of my own Harbor Freight telephone adventure. If roof panels and clips are no longer available, I'll have to modify my blog with the update, so thanks again for taking the time to let me know. Much appreciated.<br /><br />Back tomorrow, <br />Sherimudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-20436387073437422382017-04-03T15:18:52.129-06:002017-04-03T15:18:52.129-06:00I finally got around to ordering my roof panels, a...I finally got around to ordering my roof panels, after being on hold for 20 min. I was informed that I can't order them anymore. I tried ordering more panel clips and I can't order the either. They did suggest ordering from Green House Mega Store. I guess I'll be spending a little more than I planned. Just thought I should let you now. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-48866100321877904912017-04-03T00:06:23.544-06:002017-04-03T00:06:23.544-06:00Thanks for posting! I'm always so glad when pe...Thanks for posting! I'm always so glad when people find something helpful here. I hope you enjoy many happy hours in your greenhouse!mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-89832227366491596542017-04-02T19:03:23.839-06:002017-04-02T19:03:23.839-06:00It's been several years since this post but I ...It's been several years since this post but I just had to say: Thank you!! We have just built ours and found your documentation incredibly helpful. MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390343919536445454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-75515647753403292912017-03-02T18:12:51.536-07:002017-03-02T18:12:51.536-07:00Okay, thanks! I've ordered replacement roof pa...Okay, thanks! I've ordered replacement roof panels for my greenhouse, and the part number (along with your greenhouse model number) should get you what you need. They do have SKU numbers for parts, but they seem to be mostly used for HF reference inside the company. I hope they can send you what you need, and best of luck to you!mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-86250329774490261622017-03-02T14:00:46.829-07:002017-03-02T14:00:46.829-07:00Just thought it might be easier to order with that...Just thought it might be easier to order with that number.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-23830566413212865672017-03-02T13:52:03.866-07:002017-03-02T13:52:03.866-07:00No; I think the only way you can get the SKU numbe...No; I think the only way you can get the SKU numbers for HF parts is to call them and ask. They did provide me with SKU numbers, years ago, for the variously sized packages of panel clips, when I was trying to post information about which packages were available for order.<br /><br />Why do you need to know the SKU# for the roof panels? (Just asking; I often learn helpful things by asking apparently nosy questions!)mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-84409902961170526112017-03-02T12:25:12.011-07:002017-03-02T12:25:12.011-07:00I meant to ask if you knew the SKU #. Thank you f...I meant to ask if you knew the SKU #. Thank you for the reply.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-12763984202962079212017-03-01T12:02:01.230-07:002017-03-01T12:02:01.230-07:00Anetta, so sorry, what an error on my part! Trying...Anetta, so sorry, what an error on my part! Trying to post fast, as I head out the door. I meant to type <b>10x12</b> greenhouse, not 8x10 (there is no such thing in Harbor Freight.) Sorry!mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-21616754588473024162017-03-01T12:00:15.136-07:002017-03-01T12:00:15.136-07:00Hi Anetta,
You can find all of the part numbers i...Hi Anetta, <br />You can find all of the part numbers in the back of your manual. The roof panel is part number 60 for the 8x10 HF greenhouse.<br /><br />If you're calling to order more roof panels from Harbor Freight, be sure to tell them which model 8x10 you have. There are two different kits, and according to my manuals (I have both) there could be a slight difference in roof panel sizes, between the two kits. Your manual will either say Model 93358, or Model 69893. But both manuals use the same part number for the roof panel; Part number 60.<br /><br />For some GH parts, the model number makes a big difference; not for others. Always best to be very clear about your kit model number when you get Harbor Freight on the phone (sometimes you have to really repeat things with these folks.) Hope this helps.mudhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797472938550347719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563487586017212080.post-83770135373363497192017-03-01T09:53:22.871-07:002017-03-01T09:53:22.871-07:00How do you find the part number for the roof panel...How do you find the part number for the roof panels?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274566713505545939noreply@blogger.com