Mueller 9x12 Greenhouse Kit User manual

Mueller Greenhouse Building Kits are not engineered structures and do not meet any specic building code criteria.
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9x12 Greenhouse Kit Instructions

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 2
PARTS LIST
Refer to the parts list on the itemized invoice delivered with your building.
All parts are stenciled on the inside of the channel, purlin, girts and rafters. Example of this below:
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Parts List
Due to continuing improvements, please refer to the parts list on the itemized invoice delivered with your building. All
parts are stenciled on the inside of the channel, purlin, girts and rafters. Example of this is below:
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Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 3
TYPES OF SCREWS
⅞"
Lap TEK
Screw Lap Strap
“on the bottom”
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
12"12"12"
36"
1 ¼"
¾"
TEK Screw
For attaching sheet metal to purlin
Skylight Screw
“Large Head”
Lap TEK Screw
For attaching sheet metal to sheet metal
NOTE: Make sure to use TEK screws to attach sheets to purlins, lap TEK screws to attach sheets to sheets.

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 4
NOTE: Leading and trailing edge of
channels are overbent for a tight
t. Spread apart as needed to
nest the purlin into the channel.
BASE LAYOUT (BC-1 AND BP-1)
Leveling and proper blocking is
critical for the base layout.
BC-1
(Base Channel)
BC-1
(Base Channel)
BP-1
(Base Purlin)
BP-1
(Base Purlin)
STEP 1
Insert BP-1 into BC-1
Triangles are for
door centering
STEP 2
Add MKB-1 (Galvanized MKB-2)
to top of BP-1 into BC-1
STEP 3

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 5
MAKE SURE THE ASSEMBLY IS SQUARE
NOTE: Mueller recommends the building be placed on leveling
blocks (not included) to support the base channel
and purlins. Mueller also recommends the building be
anchored to the ground or foundation. The method of
anchor is at the owner’s discretion.
Make sure the assembly is
square. Assembly is square
when the corner to corner
measurements are equal.
9'4"
12'1"

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 6
ERECTING COLUMNS (C-1)
Attach column to MKB-1 (Galvanized MKB-2) clip using 1/2"x1" Fin Head Bolts.
HINT: Add clips to top of columns before standing up.
BP-1
BP-1
BC-1
BC-1
C-1
C-1
C-1
C-1
MC-1

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 7
RAFTERS (R-1)
Bolts should remain loose until EC-1 is installed.
R-1
R-1
Place only
inside bolt
as shown.

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 8
EAVE CHANNEL (EC-1)
Tighten bolts after EC-1 is installed.
EC-1
EC-1

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 9
MAKE SURE THE ASSEMBLY
IS SQUARE AND LEVEL
BP-1
BP-1
BC-1
BC-1
C-1
C-1
C-1
C-1
R-1
EC-1
EC-1
R-1
Make sure the assembly is square.
Assembly is square when the corner to
corner measurements are equal. Use
temporary bracing (not included) to
hold assembly square if required.

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 10
R-1
EC-1
EC-1
R-1
RP-1
RP-1
ROOF PURLIN
Open side of RP-1 faces to center of building.

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 11
DOOR AND DOOR TRIM
Notch and
bend trim as
shown.
J Trim TEK
Screw
Door
Door Jamb
TOP VIEW

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video
TEK
Screws
12
MID-GIRTS
MG-1, MG-2 AND MG-3
To attach MG-3, use
TEK screws to go
through door trim,
door frame and girt.
NOTE: Bolt to inside of column leg.
MG-1
MG-1
MKB-1
Clip
MG-3 MG-3
MG-2
MG-2
MG-1
MG-3

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 13
Lap TEK Screw
Eave Trim
DripTrim
Use
inside/outside
closures
behind drip
trim
1"
1"
1"
ADD WINDOW
Start sheet 1" in past steel line. Sheet 1" above bottom of base channel.
NOTE: Sheets below window will need to be eld cut for window assembly from 3'8" panels.
Install one full sheet, then partial sheet. Insert window and ap ush to sheet. Add
drip edge window trim when installing eave trim.
See installation instructions included with the window packaging.

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 14
SHEETING SCREW PLACEMENT
WALL SHEETS
ROOF SHEETS
Lap TEK
Screw Lap Strap
“on the bottom”
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
12"12"12"
36"
Lap TEK
Screw Lap Strap
“on the bottom”
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
12"12"12"
36"
NOTE: Make sure to use TEK screws to attach sheets to purlins, lap TEK screws to attach sheets to sheets.

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 15
1"
SHEETING SIDEWALL
Inside closure goes on the bottom and top of wall sheet.
Endwall
Sidewall
NOTE: Start sheets 1" in from corner channel and start sheet 1" above the bottom of the base channel.
TOP VIEW

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 16
1"
SHEETING ENDWALL
Inside closure goes on the bottom and top of wall sheet.
Endwall
Sidewall
NOTE: Start sheets 1" in from corner channel and start sheet 1" above the bottom of the base purlin.
TOP VIEW

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video
1"
1"
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SHEETING
NOTE: Make sure the
frame is plumb and
level, and tighten
all bolts prior to
sheeting. Repeat
for each wall.
For side with door,
start sheets ush
with J-trim on both
sides of the door.
NOTE: For 9'-4" end,
start sheet 1" in
from corner.
Door Jamb
Panel
Door
J-Trim TEK
Screw
TOP VIEW
Lap Strap
"on the bottom"

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 18
CORNER TRIM
Lap Strap
"on the bottom"
Use TEK
screws to attach
to frame

Mueller, Inc.9x12Greenhouse Kit Instructions;For additional information, see the Greenhouse Installation Video 19
BACK SIDE WALL
Roof to wall sheet alignment.
Align major ribs from wall to
major rib on roof.
Lap TEK
Screw Lap Strap
“on the bottom”
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
12"12"12"
36"
NOTE: Make sure
panels remain
square during
installation.

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2.5"
20
SHEETING THE ROOF
Align roof sheets with wall sheets.
CAUTION: Use scaffold boards (not included)
when installing roof panel sheets/trim.
Wall Sheet
Door
Door
NOTE: Use TEK screws at
the purlins.
Use Lap TEK screws
every 20" vertically.
SIDE VIEW
SIDE
VIEW
TOP VIEW
Inside
Closure
Eave
Trim
Lap TEK
Screw Lap Strap
“on the bottom”
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
Skylight
Screw
12"12"12"
36"