How-To: Repair A Portable Greenhouse
How-to repair a vinyl green house with gorilla tape
I've had my green house for a couple of seasons now and residing outside 24/7 in our sunny California weather has done a number on the poor thing. I can easily purchase a new outer tent cover for the frame, but I didn't want to shell out good money for something that would do the same thing to me all over again. Instead, I decided to tuck some plans away for a future green house that would be sturdier in construction, and that I would attempt to extend the life-cycle of this destined to become a single-use product. So what's a gardener to do when you have a green house to save for, but a dying one in dire need of repairs? Duct tape fixes everything, but I needed something clear, so it was clear Gorilla Tape to the rescue!
the importance of a green house in your garden
- You get to start your seeds early to prolong your harvest season and crop yields!
- The green house maintains a level of heat and humidity while shielding your seedlings from the cold and extreme weather.
- Extending your growing abilities allows you to grow things that might not be able to survive your natural environment.
- It prevents external pest-pressures one might find when planting seedlings. Losing too many of your plant-starts to slug and rodent damage? Listen hard: GET. A. GREEN. HOUSE. #yourewelcome
Where to find Gorilla Tape?
I went to Orchard Supply Hardware to find what I was looking for and found it in one of their aisles... not aisle 14 though, I just HAD to snap a pic of one of my favorite named sections. ;) Unfortunately, OSH has since been acquired by Lowe's and they made the worst decision ever to close down all locations. I can continue on a rant, (where else will I find my "Wha-cha-ma-call-its"?!?) but I digress...
Instead, you can find tape at any other hardware store (Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply, etc.) and I'm sure Amazon will have what you are looking for.
Otherwise, if you're in a pinch, use what you have and any clear packing tape will do. Just keep in mind it may not stand up to seasonal weather conditions depending on what your climate is like.
Use Gorilla Tape or any clear packing tape to seal cracks
The fix was easy: PULL, TEAR and ADHERE to any cracking plastic or holes that were caused from sun damage. #easypeasylemonsqueezy.
After a year, the majority of tears in the plastic were located around the framing and where you rolled the zip-up flap door. This took a good hour to patch up all the holes, but as soon as I finished, it was as good as new! I'll try to update over time to see how well the Gorilla branded tape holds up with the fix. ;)
This fix has lasted me a full season, though I've had to continue to patch holes here and there as time progresses. Regardless, I got to keep a green house in my garden arsenal for another year. #makethebestofwhatyouvegot