Does the Sunshine GardenHouse require a heater during the cooler months of the year?
• The GardenHouse can easily be equipped with a heater for winter use. The heat retention of the double-wall polycarbonate panels is 40% more efficient than single pane glass. As an example, for a 6’x 8′ GardenHouse, when the outside temperature is 10 degrees F, and a 55 degree F temperature is desired inside the GardenHouse, only 6,615 BTU’s per hour of heat would be required. Details are available in the GardenHouse Operation Guide included in each kit. Do you recommend applying a shade cloth to the GardenHouse during the warmest months of the year? • When the outdoor temperature reaches a consistent daytime reading of 75 degrees, it may be necessary to apply shading to lower the temperature inside the greenhouse. Although temperature is scattered by the ribs between the polycarbonate walls, one may also want to consider the addition of a shade cloth. It is important to remember, however, that shading may slow the growth of some vegetables and flowering plants. We recommend the Suden
