GreenHouse storm proofing (adapter clips for rain pipe and siding)

For my lean-to greenhouse from Vente Unique, I created multiple adapters and add-ons for fitting a rain pipe.

Printing notes: 
I printed the clips (white) in PLA and the rain pipe bits in grey PETG. PETG is more UV resistant and should last longer; There is always a risk with outdoor usage that pieces change colour and become brittle with UV and moisture exposure. So do not expect the pieces to last forever. 
Mine have been fine for 4 months now - let's see how long they will live!

Clips:  Print on side with supports for the bit that holds the aluminium slat with 4 perimeters and 15% rectilinear infill.
 

Objects:

• hose hole inlet
  • I built my greenhouse on outdoor wood; in order to still feed through my water hose, I made a nice hole cover for the hole I cut out.
• clips for aluminium slats
  • various sizes of clips to fasten aluminium strips (2mm thick) to add extra mid-way support for the polycarbonate planks and ensure a storm proof installation
  • for Vente-Unique greenhouses: 13.2 worked for the outside corners (walls) and 9.5 for the vertical side panels (walls); the roof had 11 (outside roof) and 10 (middle roof) sizes
  • there was one diagonal mount for the panel next to the door
  • clips at the right size should just fit in with a bit of force and a satisfying “click”. Try different sizes or sanding the the edges to find the best fit
• clips for PVC profile = flat bottom
  • I used these to help seal of the gap left between the bottom of the polycarbonate panels in the roof and the rain gutter
• rain gutter adapter
  • the rain gutter size did not match any existing PVC piping. So I took the same size 26mm PVC pipe and made an adapter to connect the gutter opening from the greenhouse with the pipe
  • added a clip on holder for the top and clips with a hole to thread through a wire to hold the PVC in place at the bottom
  • added a flat piece to cover the gap in the bottom corner pieces (outside)
• Door bottom latch (still need to design this - coming soon!)
  • stops the door from flying out of the bottom rail when it is windy

Overall a great improvement and it survived all the brisk storms in the Netherlands so far! 

I highly recommend accounting for aluminium slats (I used 2 mm thick x 20mm x various sizes for the different parts) before doing assembly (e.g. slide some extra bolts into the roof pieces before closing it off). If you already built your greenhouse, either partially disassemble again, or use the provided clamps to hold in place. For the door I recommend using a multitool to cut holes in the metal to allow you to slide in the aluminium slat).

Any cutting is done at your own risk. Beware that cuts can result in a decrease of stability of the overall construction and should be done with utmost care and consideration!

Although many greenhouse have probably different sizes etc. maybe mine gives you some ideas how to improve things.

Enjoy!