Maya Okonkwo

Use a data-backed plan for coastal, salt-exposed greenhouses: choose corrosion-resistant materials, demand verified wind/snow ratings, and anchor for your soil.

Use verified wind/snow loads, R-values, and the Four Seasons Score - plus NOAA data - to choose a lean-to greenhouse that fits your microclimate, avoids failures, and reduces energy use. Includes clear thresholds and vetted kit picks for harsh, moderate, and warm zones.

Choose a greenhouse by the numbers: verified snow load (psf) and wind ratings (mph), plus thermal and assembly realities - not vague ‘heavy duty’ claims. A head-to-head review provides clear thresholds for snowbelt and high-wind zones and flags an unrated risk.

Use the Four Seasons Score to pick a greenhouse kit that truly fits your climate by verifying snow and wind ratings, glazing R-values, and ventilation capacity. Get clear thresholds and next steps to ensure durable four-season performance and fewer build-time surprises.

Match your greenhouse to your climate using engineer-verified data on snow load, wind resistance, thermal performance, anchoring, and lifetime costs to see when a budget Canopia suffices and when an Exaco pays off for four-season durability. Measure site-specific loads first, then choose with confidence.