FAQ
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How big is Garden Igloo?
Garden Igloo has a diameter of 360 cm. Max height is 220 cm. Base area is 10 m2.
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What materials is Garden Igloo made of?
The Garden Igloo structure is made of non-corrosive, 100 % recyclable PVC and PA6 materials. The transparent cover of Garden Igloo is made of cold-resistant (-20°C) transparent soft PVC.
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What is the life span of the transparent cover?
Under proper conditions, the transparent cover has a life span of min. 2 years. Protecting it against excessive UV exposure and keeping it clean before storing will increase the life span of the cover.
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What is the wind resistance of Garden Igloo?
Under proper conditions* Garden Igloo withstands strong wind conditions (Beaufort scale 7 - up to 62 km/h
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What is Garden Igloo's snow load capacity?
Garden Igloo has a max snow load capacity of 40 kg. When the snow depth over the top exceeds 15 cm, it is highly recommended to remove the piled snow to protect your Garden Igloo against risk of collapsing.
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What is the UV – heat resistance of Garden Igloo?
Garden Igloo’s structure is stable between temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C and withstands exposure to sunlight of up to UV index 5.
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Can I use the transparent winter garden cover and the summer canopy cover together?
No, because of the heavy weight of two covers!
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Are there any accessory cover options?
Yes, Garden Igloo provides several cover options for different usages, like canopy cover and mosquito cover.
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How can I store the winter garden cover at the end of the season?
First clean the cover from both inside and outside with a microfiber cloth. Then fold it properly from inside out. Put it in its box and store it at room temperature for the next season.
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How do I order spare parts?
First please identify the Garden Igloo you have. Each product has a unique serial number inside the covers label. Then please contact our team at support@gardenigloo.com stating the serial number and parts you need. Please take photographs as this will help us to process your requests as soon as possible. Also refer to http://gardenigloo.com/pages/spare-parts
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How can I clean the transparent cover of my Garden Igloo?
Most surface dirt will be washed off with the rain. However, to keep it looking good, you can easily clean your transparent cover with a moist microfiber cloth. Do not machine-wash, bleach, tumble dry, iron, dry-clean.
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Can I assemble the Garden Igloo myself?
Yes, we provide detailed, user-friendly, step-by-step assembly instructions and detailed videos on our web site gardenigloo.com/pages/videos
No tools are required for assembling. You can assemble it in less than 2 hours with ease.
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Is it waterproof?
Yes, the transparent cover of Garden Igloo is unibody. There are no holes, attachments, stitches that can cause leaking. However, in the moist conditions of a greenhouse, moisture can condense on the inside surface and cause dripping.
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Do they get hot in summer?
Like a greenhouse, the temperature in the Garden Igloo will always be several degrees hotter than the external temperature; therefore it will get hot in summer. Keeping all the air vents open will help to reduce the heat inside. However, during sunny spring - summer days, when the outside temperature is above 10°C, the interior air temperature can rise to excessive heat levels (+60°C). These conditions may harm your Garden Igloo structure, any furniture inside, or your pets and plants.
When the outside temperature is above 10°C, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to monitor the interior temperature of Garden Igloo, keep the air vents open during day time, and when the interior temperature exceeds +40°C, completely remove the transparent winter cover and replace it with the summer canvas (Canopy Cover).
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Do they stay warm in winter?
In winter close the windows and the dome will heat up several degrees, especially when it is very cold but the sun is out. It is also ideal for cutting out the wind chill factor. It will require roughly 40 % less heating in winter than a standard greenhouse due to the geodesic shape. This is due to its low volume for its base area and the fact that its surface is always at right angles to the sun’s rays even in low winter sun, heating it up naturally.
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Do I need a solid base or foundations?
Garden Igloo can be installed both on soft and hard surfaces. On hard surfaces like concrete, wood deck, etc., use the metal clamps with suitable screws. At softer grounds like soil, lawn, etc., you may use the plastic poles or provided base weight kit to fix your Garden Igloo to the ground.