Garden Igloo | Dome, PVC, 11'9"W, 7'2"H - Outdoor Dining, Play Area for Children, Stylish Conservatory, Greenhouse, Gazebo

Are there any windows in the winter cover?

Yes, there are two small triangular zippered window flaps that you can open.

I bought 6 of these igloos a couple of months ago. I need to buy sand for the weighted bags. Can you tell me how much sand each of the 14 bags can hold? Thanks!

According to the manufacturer's assembly manual (refer to page 21), you will need 30 lb of sand per bag, or a total of 420 lb per igloo.

I would like to use the igloo as a greenhouse during the winter months only. Would it be possible to assemble and disassemble it every season without major degradation of the structure, especially the joints. thanks!

Great question and thank you for asking this!

Assuming the pieces are kept in a room temperature environment when not in use, the struts and joints will be safe.  We have seen several hotels, resorts, and restaurants that only put out the domes for seasonal use.  We still have users from 5 years ago just occasionally purchasing lost pieces only.

To avoid breakage when you experience any tension, tightness, or difficulty connecting the struts and the joints, you should use WD-40 as a lubricant to avoid stressing the PVC.

Do you have weight bags so we don’t have to drill holes in our deck ?

Every single Garden Igloo dome set we provide has 14 weight bags (for installation on soft ground) and 20 metal clamps and screws (for hard surface installation)

https://youtu.be/nF-yeNR0Ox0

Personally, I'd rather use the weight bags.  However we do not provide the sand/dirt needed to fill these weight bags, so you will need to provide that.

We put up a igloo on a deck outside of a restaurant, builded a 12ft round half inch platform. Installed outdoor carpet, when it rains it soaks the entire carpet. My thoughts are to shorten the diameter to keep the platform inside the igloo. Any thoughts on this? Is there a better way. I noticed other igloos have a bigger platform.

If you don't already have it, you might consider getting the floor mat. The Floor Mat helps block condensation that may happen due to rain, especially if the Gardenigloo is placed atop a platform. Alternatively, due to it being cleaned easily, if you have several guests with coats and boots that track in water, it will help to use the floor mat. You can see the Floor Mat here.

However, as you mentioned in your existing situation, it is best to either shorten the carpet, or to place the ends of the carpet on top of the weightbags, slightly elevating it. Otherwise, any carpeting used that extrudes outside of the Gardenigloo may act as a big, slow funnel or wick: Collecting rain and gradually bringing it inside.

Here is a picture that you may find helpful.

Do you sell the replacement clear cover ours has a significant rip in it

Yes!  We have the replacement winter cover here https://mygreenhousestore.com/products/gardenigloo-360-winter-garden-replacement-cover-v2

This cover will fit the earlier V1 model, as well as the newer V2 model.

We also have the Summer canopy and mosquito net covers as well.

Can I assemble the Garden Igloo Dome myself?

Yes, we provide detailed, user-friendly, step-by-step assembly instructions and detailed videos on our web site https://mygreenhousestore.com/products/garden-igloo-dome No tools are required for assembling. You can assemble it in less than 2 hours with ease.

Do I need a solid base or foundations?

Gardenigloo can be installed both on soft and hard surfaces. On hard surfaces like concrete, wood deck, etc., use the metal clamps with suitable screws. For softer ground like soil, lawn, etc., use the provided base weight kit to fix your Gardenigloo to the ground.

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.

Do they get hot in summer?

Like a greenhouse, the temperature in the Gardenigloo garden dome 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 50°F, the interior air temperature can rise to excessive heat levels (+140°F). In this case, switching to the summer shade or mosquito net cover will keep you cool!

How quickly does it take for the garden igloo V2 to ship?

It is in stock.  It will take a couple of business days to ship once an order is received.

Is there a vent at the top so it can be put over a wood fire pit?

The Gardenigloo is not suitable to be put over a wood fire pit.  It has one entrance and two air vents.  An outdoor type, electrical space heaters and extension cords may be used. The Gardenigloo interior retains heat, so there should not be any need to have the heaters on 24/7.

Can I order replacement covers for these? If we are considering using these for outdoor seating on our restaurant patio this winter, it would be nice to be able to purchase replacement covers if they are used heavily.

Yes, replacement cover for the Igloo is available.

How many people will it seat with table... comfortably Is there a full and a half cover or is it the same? Does it fade in the sun and if so how long will it last (clear covering). How much are the clear coverings.?

Although it depends on the arrangement of the furniture and dimensions, 8 people can fit inside of the Gardenigloo with furniture. 

There is the Conservatory Cover, included with the Gardenigloo.  The Gardenigloo clear Conservatory cover lasts for 2 years with proper maintenance and careful usage. It does not fade in the sun.

There is an optional Mosquito net, which covers the entire igloo.
The optional beige Canopy Cover that gives shade to the igloo has a wider opening

Can you use a heater in it? If so what kind? Electric only?

Yes, you can use an electric heater and place it in the center of the Igloo.  It will be safer than a gas one.

Greetings, if we wanted 12-18 of these, could we discuss a group price? Thank you Richard

Yes, please give us a call and we can discuss over the phone.

Hi I'm looking for outside ideas for my bar and grill . Can I put heaters in these? Does it come with a warranty? How is the zip for the door going in and out? What about storms? Will it hold up?

Do you make in a smaller size?

There is only one size.