Quick Answer

Yes, a budget-friendly backyard greenhouse kit can absolutely stand up to real wind, as long as the frame gauge, load ratings, and foundation are done right, regardless of whether the frame is aluminum, steel, or wood. BC Greenhouse Builders' economy greenhouse kits, including The Legacy, The Sunhaven, and The Westgrove, meet a standard 85 MPH wind and 32 PSF snow load rating out of the box, with engineering available up to 140 MPH and 100+ PSF for extreme climates. 

Quick Answer:

Preparing your greenhouse for storms involves securing loose items, maintaining minimal heat to prevent snow buildup, reinforcing vents and doors, and using protective materials like plywood to safeguard against wind and debris damage.

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How to Prepare your Greenhouse for High Wind Storms

Tidying Up Before Storms

Tidy up ahead of storms, so that in the event of high winds or snow storms items such as trash bins, lawn furniture, pots and trays will not be blown into your greenhouse. If required, move all the accumulated equipment and supplies out of the way along the sides and around ends of your greenhouse if you would like to create a path to the greenhouse or prevent snow drifts from accumulating on the sidewalls.

Quick Answer:

BC Greenhouse Builders offers wind-resistant upgrades that reinforce greenhouse structures with enhanced bracing, larger roof purlins, and wind-resistant vents, engineered to meet local building codes for wind speeds up to 140 mph (225 KPH), ensuring durability and safety in extreme weather conditions.

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Leading in Greenhouse Strength

BC Greenhouse Builders is leading the pack on was to build and maintaining a greenhouse in almost any climate.