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# How do I seal my greenhouse?

## There is a technique to sealing your greenhouse to allow it to continue to "breathe" which is recommended.

We would suggest starting the sealing on the roof, glaze and seal each panel as you make your way down the entire length of the greenhouse on one side of the roof, seal across the entire length of the panel horizontally top and bottom and then seal 2”-3” vertically along where the cap meets the glazing at the top and bottom of each panel. Then repeat the same along the other side of the roof the entire length of the greenhouse.  You will then make your way down and sealing the gables and sides once the glazing is installed.

Pro Tip:  Get inside the greenhouse and stick your head out of the roof vents and seal on either side of the roof vent if reaching that area is too difficult from the outside of the greenhouse.

Please note that you do not want to "fishbowl" your greenhouse and seal every line and joint inside the greenhouse.  Your instruction manual will communicate that you should not seal around the interior bars themselves where the screw track is and also the bases to ensure the active weeping system will allow water to expel outside of the greenhouse.  

**Review the video below for tips on how to properly seal and run a good bead:**

 

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