Installing a 'modern' Lord & Burnham greenhouse

Index

Section I - General Information

• page 1 - Select a Site
• page 2 - Floors, Utilities, and Basic Equipment
• page 3 - Identification Chart - Nuts, Bolts, & Screws
• page 4 - Where to Use Nuts and Bolts

Section II - The Foundation & Sills

• page 6 - Foundation and Wall - Even Span
• page 7 - Orlyt Masonry Dimensions - Even Span
• page 8 - Foundation and Wall - Lean-To
• page 9 - Orlyt Masonry Dimensions - Lean-To
• page 10 - Trench for Footing Glass to Ground Model
• page 11 - Installing and cementing of sills
• page 12 - Framing for Lean-To / Deck
• page 13 - Details for Extending Orlyt Lean-To Deck
• page 14 - Typical Gable with Extended Deck
• page 15 - Extending a 7ft. Lean-to up to 5ft. on the Horizontal Dimension
• page 16 - Partial Gables
• page 17 - Installing Greenhouse on an Existing Roof, Floor, or Deck
• page 18 - Protection from Rainfall and Snow
• page 19 - Weatherproofing for greenhouses used as Solariums or Sunrooms

Section III - Framework Assembly

• page 20 - Arrangement of Longitudinal Members in Orlyt and Imperial Greenhouses
• page 21 - Framework Assembly
• page 22 - Sill
• page 23 - Web Splices
• page 24 - Glazing Bars
• page 25 - Eave
• page 26 - Positioning the Eave & Vent Header
• page 27 - Ridge
• page 28 - Vent Header
• page 29 - Gable End Rafters
• page 30 - Gable Bars
• page 31 - Vent Sash Assembly
• page 32 - Vent Sash Assembly Continued

Section IV - Door & Door Framing

• page 33 - Door & Door Framing
• page 34 - Installing the Door
• page 35 - Door Installation Details
• page 36 - Door Installation Details Continued

Section V - Ventilation Equipment

• page 37 - Locations of Manual Operating Gear, Shafting, Arms & Rods
• page 38 - Divide Roof Vent Sash for Manual Operation in Houses Over 10 Sections
• page 39 - Manual Gear Operator

Section VI - Glazing & Flashing

• page 40 - Glazing Instructions
• page 41 - Glazing Instructions Continued
• page 42 - Caulking to Building
• page 43 - Flashing to Building

Section VII - Benches, Wiring, & Plumbing

• page 44 - Utilities & Floors
• page 45 - Walks and Floors
• page 46 - Typical Wiring & Plumbing Layout

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