Will this work as a free-standing structure on my patio, or does it need the septic lid to build around to keep it sturdy?
1191458
I think it would work fine freestanding...ours didn't fit it was too small...if you lived in NH I'd let you see mine...too expensive to return! Really heavy...good luck
1191459
Ours was put directly on ground. There are metal supports to hold structure circular & shelving to put the 4 planter pots on. This weight of the planted pots holds ours down.
1191460
It is stury enough to be free standing. We have it over the cut out for the septic lid, it is definitely study enough.
1191461
Free standing. there is a metal piece that attaches to the wood that the flower pots set on. We were very pleased with the design and quality of the product.
1191462
It doesn't need to sit on a septic cover however, it's feet won't touch the ground unless you put some blocks under them. When you assemble it, which is not trivial, you can make adjustments to have the feet touch the ground (the instructions won't help you with this -- you're on your own). If you do this you'll need to get deep flower pots to compensate for the platform being lower.
2257893
very sturdy.....mine has been in my patio holding plants with heavy pots. No sign of sagging.
1359585
An enclosed patio would be best. It does use a pump, and some like to add a timer - these of course need electricity and protection from elements.
782758
It's fairly light-weight so I would definitely secure it. We purchased some anchor blocks at home depot and drilled into the posts to anchor it. It could potentially sit pretty close to a house if you wanted to move it up against the wall. We put ours about two feet from the house on a concrete patio.
869028
Yes. Should be treated as a small septic tank following code, usually a min of 10 ft from the house and buried with plea gravel or crushed stone on the bottom and surrounding the unit. The Access Riser is also a good bet. It allows you to have the septic cylinder lower for gravity feed from the house and allows the pipes to be covered. Don't forget the required shut off and check valves.
419421
It seems pretty sturdy. But I don't wash mine. I spot clean with a damp cloth, then fabreeze it and put it on the back patio to dry.
647360
I've had mine like this for the past year and I've never had a problem with it. It is very sturdy and stands on it's own, not leaning against the house.
580558
Sterilite Cabinet is absolutely Water Resistant - made of a heavy gauge Polymer material. Would work well for storage outside on your patio.
40944
We have it on the back patio. As long as there is clearance above and no roofing you should be good.
2200143
I mounted our unit on the side of a stucco block wall. If you installed it on a wrought iron barrier you should be sure the structure is strong enough to support the 40-50 lb unit & that the back bracing recommended by the Seller ('a piece of plywood') could would withstand a variety of weather conditions, as well as termites, w/o rotting or decomposing.
598177
It is free standing. You just have to drill 1in holes 6in deep in the concrete.
839418
You will need a base for it as it is completely open on the bottom as well as each step. You will use quite a bit of dirt to full it but it would definitely work on a patio if you added a base. In my opinion, it would also help possibly with some structure issues as the pieces just slide together and there are no screws or anything holding it together. You will either need to fill with dirt as you build or use wood glue or something for structural support. Hope this helps!!
644473
Would there be a wall or something supporting the ends? If not, I doubt it would be able to support itself freestanding.
762865
No not necessary. I would recommend it be set up on a base. wood Deck OR concrete patio blocks. 16" x 16" X 2" THICK. Suggest two person setup crew. We set it up in 20 minutes. Very good directions if you read them first and lay out units in order of installation.!! GOOD LUCK
153170
Yes it has sustained well outdoors. I have it setup underneath a covered patio and have had no issues. Also, as far as assembly... It's pretty much pre assembled. The sides fold out and the shelves slide into the unit and fit into place. Very quick setup
1730824
Either we have it free standing but you have to allot for the propane hook-up. I believe it is designed to be wall mount but you can erect something like we have to make it free standing - I use it in a greenhouse.
1889735
No - it could be used free standing, but fits nicely into a corner with the way it is built.