Are Roost and Root Greenhouses Worth It?

Yes, Roost and Root greenhouses are worth it for serious gardeners tired of flimsy, short-lived imports that collapse under wind or snow, wasting your time and plants. Key reasons a premium Roost and Root greenhouse surpasses the competition: Top-tier materials that last : Made in the USA with no-maintenance top-grade cedar wood (far superior to cheap, treated pine that rots quickly) and durable poly-carbonate panels, outlasting thinly framed alternatives by years while maintaining their beauty. Exceptional craftsmanship for reliability : Precision-built with built-in ventilation and complete hardware kits— no shortcuts like weak joints or poor sealing found in low-end models—ensuring optimal performance in all seasons. Low maintenance design saves you effort : Naturally resistant cedar and robust construction mean less cleaning, fewer repairs, and no constant fixes for tears or leaks, unlike cheaply made plastic-sheet greenhouses that demand ongoing attention. Optimized for maximum growth : Slant-Roof and Heritage designs capture more heat and light for higher yields and extended seasons, with options like solar-powered ventilation—delivering results that budget options can’t achieve without add-ons. Hassle-free assembly : Smart Kits™ make setup straightforward for DIYers, avoiding the assembly nightmares of confusing, incomplete competitor kits. Roost and Root greenhouses are clearly “worth it” and they are unmatched in durability, ease of construction and plant productivity. They are the smart choice over inferior products, turning your investment into bountiful, year-round harvests.

XL Slant-Roof Greenhouse

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Durable
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96" x 221"
$6,990

Original price was: $13,499.00.Current price is: $6,990.00.

The XL Slant-Roof Greenhouse design generates more heat, more light and for a longer time each day than other roof designs. It’s cedar wood and poly-carbonate panels will also outlast more cheaply made greenhouses, and look great doing it. And this XL Model offers 77% more interior space! Available with optional solar powered automatic active ventilation.

Available in a standard model too!

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Retail Price ~~$13,499~~
~~Was $8,399~~ Now $6,990
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As strong as it is beautiful…

Lovingly Crafted in Central Texas

Multi-Region Capable

Twin Wall Polycarbonate Panels

Polycarbonate Roof

Stainless Steel Hardware

No Maintenance Cedar

Built in Ventilation

Complete Hardware Kit Included

Lifetime Support

Optional Solar Power Ventilation

Optional Boardwalk for Flooring

Optional Raised Garden Beds

Optional Shade Cloth

Beautiful & Functional Design

Scheduled Freight Delivery

Smart Kits™

XL Slant-Roof Greenhouse
* Any accessories ordered at time of your greenhouse purchase ship for no additional cost.

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Excellent communication with the timeline of when my slant-roof greenhouse was being built and shipped. The quality and craftsmanship is excellent. I’m so happy I decided to purchase from Roost & Root… D. Baxter – Lincolnton, North Carolina

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Solar Powered Active Ventilation Management (AVM) System was ~~$2,999.00~~ → ( $2,499.00 )

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Magnetic Screen Door ( $39.00 )
Boardwalk Set ( $396.00 )
Magnetic Screen Door & Boardwalk Set ( $435.00 )

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60% Shade Cloth | Slant-Roof XL Greenhouse ( $499.00 )

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24" Raised Garden Bed Bundle - (4 Module | Corner | 1 Module) was ~~$1,397.00~~ → ( $1,067.00 )

Retail Price ~~$13,499.00~~

Sale Price $6,990.00
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With our AVM its no wires and no worries…
The optional custom manufactured solar-powered Active Ventilation Management system (AVM) is a self-contained way to automate the air circulation of your greenhouse without wires or worries. Air exchange is important to bring in CO² and help control temperature/humidity. The system includes…
2 100-watt custom manufactured solar panels and mounts with 2 included SLA batteries for power
8x 125 CFM IP68 waterproof axial fans mounted into a hand-built cedar louvered panel
A moisture safe digital control box with interval timer for CO², and Temperature / Humidity controls
Large SOCKiTBOX® is provided for power cord connections to add a heater or grow lights
Exchanges air twice an hour for optimized growing
(1) Hang it on the wall (2) plugin batteries (3) hook up cable... Done!
All cedar structure is as beautiful
as it is tough...
Don't let how pretty it is fool you... cedar is one tough wood. Whether you seal it or not, cedar will outlast every other N. American species in outdoor use. Sealed, it will maintain its golden color. Unsealed, it will patina to a natural grey/silver look. Our joinery methods are tough too and have been proven so in over 10,000 of our coops... in service in all 50 states.
Large hand-crafted panels are made from culled custom milled Grade 1 Western Red Cedar
Wall panels attach with provided 3" ceramic screws into pre-drilled holes with your cordless drill.
All door hinges come pre-attached
Pre-attached roof panels on a unique scissor frame allows installation from ground
Twin-Wall PolyCarb & HDPE wall panels…
We dado cut slots into the cedar lumber frames and then install precision CNC cut Twin-Wall Polycarbonate clear panels into upper wall sections. Lower wall sections have recycled black HDPE food grade plastic inserts for splash protection and protection from objects shot out from mowers.
UV Protected ultra clear 6mm Polycarbonate panels transmit more light than other brands
Clearer than most glass, withstands high heat and super sub zero temperatures
Cedar / Black HDPE "look" is designed to match our Raised Vegetable Garden bases
Wind tested to 80mph... these panels don't only look great, they're virtually indestructible
Large sized individual panels make for fewer pieces to assemble
3/16 solid HDPE panels on bottoms provide strength, splash protection and are puncture proof
We hope you think it's pretty. But it's more...
Our slant-roof design has benefits that are more than just beautiful. At a 25° slant, it will help shed all but the stickiest of snow and ice. Heat naturally flows to its tall side which makes venting it more certain. It also provides loads of headroom. Seven feet to be exact, no other design provides more evenly distributed, longer periods of optimal sunlight than a slant roof. (standard model shown)
Provides greatest light and heat during sunlight transit from east to west
If snow accumulates, its easily knocked off as the roof remains flexible even in sub-zero temperatures
Heat naturally collects to the high side and can be collected or exhausted
Provides low wind resistance by allowing gusty winds to blow over the top
Naturally provides for high watershed rates
5 foot high on the low side, 9 foot on the high side, and 7 feet of headroom in all working spaces
The shape lends itself to the easy out-of-the-way installation of necessary shade cloths
A crazy idea that works marvelously...
How do you ship a 10 foot long roof panel in a truck with only 7 feet of door height? Who wants to climb up on a 25° degree slant roof? All those roof screws, what a pain. Our answer? Make each roof section fold, "scissor" the top edge into place and lay the bottom edge on the short wall. All from the ground. For sure takes two strong people, but way better than getting on top 🙂
Panels are preinstalled on scissor style frames that can be installed from the ground
Pre-made panels means no climbing on top during installation
Preinstalled closure strips keep out unwanted guests
USA Made Polycarbonate panels are ultra clear, hail proof and long lasting
Ships to you in three preassembled sections ready to install
It's your space, you decide how to use it...
We picked the shape of the new Slant-Roof Greenhouse™ with the idea of giving you a wide range of options on how it gets used. Whether you plan to do seedlings, grow herbs, start vegetables early for transplanting, or you like growing flowers... wide open spaces and generous ceiling heights make just about anything possible. (standard model shown)
5' high back wall with your 18" to 24" wide shelving puts you standing with 7' of headroom to work
7' high front wall allows for taller shelving but still leaves space above for warmer air
Either of our 24" wide raised vegetable gardens ( 4' or 8' models) will fit lengthwise
Even with both sides chocked full there's generous space in the middle to work from
Strong roof structure provides additional space to hang planters from
For those times when things get too hot...
It's probably the idea of a warm place to start plants that motivates you to buy a greenhouse. But you'll quickly find, that on a sunny day, the Slant-Roof design can make a 50°F or even more increase in temperatures quickly. In even moderately warm days, too much sun can overheat your greenhouse!
Custom sewn shade cloth in easy to install 2 piece design
Magnetically attaches using sewn in protected rare-earth magnets
Available in a 60% block weave
Made from ultra long lasting commercial grade polypropylene fabric
Sewn with black UV bonded polyester thread
All hardware is included
Outstanding passive ventilation features...
A big part of operating your greenhouse is to keep the air flowing in and out. Not everyone will opt for our Active Ventilation Management AVM system due to cost, or just wanting to be a purest. No worries, we've got your back... and your front too!
Large vertical front panels on each side allow heat that rises on high side to vent out
Lower back wall intake vents are positioned to draw from natural heat rise under roof
All vents have large mesh screen that allows bees and lady bugs in but keeps birds out
Back vents have our beautiful hand-crafted cedar wood louvers
Finer mesh screen is easily added by customer to control smaller insects if desired
Additional ventilation can be affected by the purchase of our inexpensive magnetic mesh door screen.
... and even more purpose made accessories.
Not everyone lives in the same place (duh) or plans to use their greenhouse in the same way (duh) and it is with that in mind that we built both standard and optional features. You buy what you want for where you live and how you plan to use the greenhouse.
Boardwalks - All cedar boardwalks QTY 4 are pretty and also serve as a dry place to work from. If you run cords into your greenhouse, they can also be run under the boardwalks to cover them.
Magnetic Closure Door Screen - Allows you to leave the door open for extra ventilation but keep birds out.
Greenhouse
Models

Footprint

Width

Length

Wall Height

Dimensions with
Roof Overhang &
Door Swing

Max Shelf Height:

Garden Bed Capacity using our Custom Fit Raised Garden Beds

Matching
Chicken Coop
Option

Fully Assembled Weight (assuming fully dry wood)

Anchoring Required

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Slant-Roof
Greenhouse

83 sq ft

8 ft

10 ft 5 in

Short Side: 60 in
Long Side: 108 in

Width: 115 in
Length: 175 in

Front Wall: 84 in
Back Wall: 60 in

Planting Space: ~28 sq ft
Soil Volume: ~35 cu ft

No

~700 lbs

Required for winds
> 30-35 mph

700 lb Crate
(53 in x 55 in x 60 in)

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Heritage
Greenhouse
Model 90

90 sq ft

10 ft

9 ft

Edge: 76 in
Middle: 102 in

Width: ~135 in
Length: ~112 in

Front Wall: 82 in
Back Wall: 82 in

Planting Space: ~28 sq ft
Soil Volume: ~35 cu ft

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~700 lbs

Required for winds
> 30-35 mph

700 lb Crate
(53 in x 45 in x 82 in)

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XL Slant-Roof
Greenhouse

148 sq ft

8 ft

18 ft 5 in

Short Side: 60 in
Long Side: 108 in

Width: 115 in
Length: 271 in

Front Wall: 84 in
Back Wall: 60 in

Planting Space: ~43 sq ft
Soil Volume: ~51 cu ft

No

~1000 lbs

Required for winds
> 30-35 mph

700 lb Crate
(53 in x 55 in x 60 in)
350 lb Crate
(53 in x 30 in x 84 in)

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Heritage Greenhouse
Model 150

150 sq ft

10 ft

15 ft

Edge: 76 in
Middle: 102 in

Width: ~135 in
Length: ~185 in

Front Wall: 82 in
Back Wall: 82 in

Planting Space: ~43 sq ft
Soil Volume: ~51 cu f

Yes!
Check it out here!

~1000 lbs

Required for winds
> 30-35 mph

Two 600 lb Crates
(55 in x 48 in x 82 in)

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Physical:	Footprint: 96″W \| 221″L \| 148ft²
	Height: 60″ short side \| 108″ tall side
	Roof Overhang & Door Swing Ground Projection: 115″W x271″ L
	Interior Volume: Standard 560 ft³ \| XL Model 990 ft³
	Shipped in (1) 53 x 48 x 84 +/- 700lb + (1) 53 x 30 x 84 +/- 350lb semi-crates delivered to the accessible area via residential freight. Accessories may be shipped in a separate box. No one panel is greater than about 70 lbs.
	Fully Assembled ~1000 lbs. (weights given are for fully dry wood)
Loads:	Snow: weight tested for temporary exposure to 32″ of of ordinary snow
	Anchoring: required for winds > 30-35 mph (must be secured during assembly too)
	Wind Panel Failure: > 80 mph
	Structure Topple Wind Resistance Anchored – Subject to the anchor method chosen by the customer. D-Ring anchors with 1200 lb ratings each are provided in the kit. Methods at the discretion of customer based on region and soil conditions. If a concrete footer is poured, the structure can be bolted (3/16 x 3-1/2″ Tapcon screwed) to the footer.
Characteristics:	Palram USA PolyCarb Roof Panels \| Light Transmission – 93% \| 270° F to -40° F
	Side Walls – USA made 6mm TwinWall Polycarbonate sheet plant friendly UV protected exterior surface. Sheets are warranted for 10 years from manufacturer. Highly impact resistant. Highly resistant to “yellowing”, typically 7-10 years depending on locale and placement. Keeping panels washed will extend clarity life. Sheets are locked into a groove on wood so they can breathe.
	Roof Angle – 25°
	Roof Load – At least #800 lbs equally distributed over short periods of time. Days, not weeks. Not suitable as a full-time inhabitable structure.
Placement:	If AVM Option is Ordered: The Front of the solar panel(s) should preferably face south.
Placement:	No AVM Option: You may choose to place the front-facing south or north but ends should optimally run east to west.
Shelf Height: (customer provided)	Max Shelve Height Back Wall: 60″
	Max Shelve Height Front Wall: 84″
	Standing Access Back Wall Shelves: 72″
	Standing Access Front Wall Shelves: 84″
AVM:	AVM battery warranty limited to 2 years. Units outside of warranty qualify for AVM re manufactured unit exchange for up to 5 years. Batteries are replaceable by customer.
AVM:	AVM is not designed to continuously operate in summer temperatures in excess of 95°F in which case you should open up your greenhouse completely to ventilate as the interior temperatures can easily exceed 140°F inside. Disconnect batteries in the summertime.

*Since our coop and our greenhouse products are not designed to be human dwellings they are not required to have engineering certificates. All published “loads and ratings” are our minimum expected performance for any given specification based on our design experience, testing during development, field testing and product history in the field. You are responsible for determining the suitability of the use of our product in your situation.

Greenhouses can be used in many ways, and your experience will vary by region and what you grow. The XL Slant-Roof Greenhouse™ is designed with these factors in mind, so you’ll know what to expect from the start.
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Snow Load / Roof Performance

Supplemental Heat Needs
(not needed when not in use)

Cooling & Shade Needs
(not needed when not in use)

Extreme Weather Notes

AVM Usage / Necessity

Zone

3

Supplemental heat will be required for most of the year.

Roof sheds snow but may need periodic clearing, especially without supplemental heat.

Required during most of winter if actively growing.

Not needed unless required by plant needs.

Extended freezing may make it difficult to maintain plants in winter.

AVM helps circulate warm air when heating is in use.

Zone

4-5

Supplemental heat needed in the coldest months; shade cloth recommended in the hottest months.

Roof sheds snow; clear after major (>6”) snowfalls.

Recommended during freezing weather.

Shade cloth may be needed during summer heat or for certain plants.

Use seasonal accessories as needed to suit your specific planting conditions.

AVM circulates warm air during heating and helps maintain proper humidity.

Zone

6-8

Shade cloth recommended during the hottest months.

Minimal concern for snow, wind, or hail.

Occasionally needed during cold snaps to protect plants.

Shade cloth and proper circulation recommended during extended heat periods.
Evaporative cooling may be needed depending on plants.

Use seasonal accessories as needed to suit your specific planting conditions.

AVM increases air circulation and helps keep humidity in range; it does not cool the air.

Zone

9-11

Shade cloth and increased ventilation recommended during the hottest months.

No concern for snow; roof designed to handle strong winds when properly anchored.

Rarely needed.

Shade cloth and strong ventilation required; evaporative cooling may be needed depending on plants.

Use seasonal accessories as needed to suit your specific planting conditions.

AVM increases air circulation but does not cool the air; it helps distribute cold air when using evaporative cooling.

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Our goal is for the purchase of your new Slant Roof Greenhouse™ to be as surprise-free as possible. In our “What to Expect” section we take our experiences with 10’s of thousands of customers and try to outline things we’ve learned that are consistently important. And of course, if there is some concern that we’re not addressing, just call us at 877-741-2667 and we’ll help you out in person.

		Read carefully all the information about a product. We’re not trying to hide anything, but to keep web pages less cluttered, many details are organized in tabs or toggles.

		Carefully review the information on your cart page. We try to answer questions there too.

		Wherever you see the info icon or “Note”, we’re trying to bring something to your attention.

		Most of our products are delivered via freight because of their large size. We package your purchase carefully to protect it during transit. How your item is treated after it leaves our facility is outside our control, but we will make right any shipping damage whether it’s our fault or not.

		Shippers will contact you by phone to arrange for your order to be dropped off at an accessible location at the delivery address. Products are designed so that individual pieces can be transported by hand to their final place of assembly.

		Written instructions are provided for each order and “assembly overview” videos are available for almost everything we sell to give customers a good idea of what is involved in assembling your purchase before you buy. Most of our products are designed to be assembled by 2 people and in all cases, by people of ordinary skills. We rely on you having a cordless drill, maybe a hammer, a step-ladder or a standard ladder, and in some cases, a tape measure. Digital copies of the instructions are on each product page and also on the assembly support page.

		We try to write instructions for a balance of visual and written use. If you hire a contractor, you’ll want to make sure they read instructions too. Our products cannot be assembled as intended without using the instructions. We never want you or your contractor to struggle or guess at assembly, if something is unclear, please contact us: By phone 877-741-2667 x 3 or text 512-334-6610.

		The Solar AVM system cannot cool your greenhouse more than the outside temperature. It ventilates. If you require cooling, you may need to use a small properly ventilated air conditioning unit in addition to the AVM if you’re trying to significantly cool your greenhouse. The purpose of the AVM is active air exchange.

		Accessories are made to work with our products. We do not warrant their use with products other than those that they are intended for.

		Temporary snow loads of ~ 24″ – 30″ deep ordinary snow on the roof have been accounted for. That’s a lot of snow. However, snow should be knocked off often when possible. The icing on the edges of the roof may need to be addressed as well.

XL Slant Roof Greenhouse™ Assembly Video & Instructions

XL Slant-Roof Greenhouse™ Assembly Instructions

Assembly Overview Video

We've created a short video that gives an idea of what goes into assembling a Slant-Roof XL Greenhouse™. It's not intended to be "instructions"... just give you a good idea of what you're getting into. If the embed below is not working or you prefer to watch the videos directly on YouTube, click here.

We've included an Amazon link here with ground anchor options for your tie-down kit.

Handyman Hotline: If at anytime you (or your handyman) needs support that the instructions or videos don't answer, just call us. You can even have your handyman call us in advance so that when they show up to assemble your greenhouse they're already up to speed.

The Slant-Roof XL Greenhouse™ can be assembled in less than a day by 2 strong people of ordinary skill with a cordless drill, a hammer and a measuring tape. Everything else you need is provided. A flat level ~ 10x20 (or larger) area is a very important requirement for the greenhouse to assemble easily. These instructions will always be the most current.

The printed instructions that come with your XL Slant-Roof Greenhouse™ and the .pdf file of the Assembly Instructions are always the latest version

XL Slant-Roof GreenhouseTM Instructions V5 PDF File

AVM Online Instructions (dynamically updated)

Tie-Down Kit Instructional Video

If you live in an area that experiences higher than 40 mph winds, we recommend utilizing the tie-down kit included in your XL Slant-Roof Greenhouse purchase. In this video, we cover ground anchoring options that work best for your location and instruct you on how to install your tie-down kit to your new greenhouse properly. If the embed below is not working or you prefer to watch the videos directly on YouTube, click here. Greenhouse Tie-Down

Yes, Roost and Root greenhouses are worth it for serious gardeners tired of flimsy, short-lived imports that collapse under wind or snow, wasting your time and plants.
Key reasons a premium Roost and Root greenhouse surpasses the competition:
- Top-tier materials that last: Made in the USA with no-maintenance top-grade cedar wood (far superior to cheap, treated pine that rots quickly) and durable poly-carbonate panels, outlasting thinly framed alternatives by years while maintaining their beauty.
- Exceptional craftsmanship for reliability: Precision-built with built-in ventilation and complete hardware kits— no shortcuts like weak joints or poor sealing found in low-end models—ensuring optimal performance in all seasons.
- Low maintenance design saves you effort: Naturally resistant cedar and robust construction mean less cleaning, fewer repairs, and no constant fixes for tears or leaks, unlike cheaply made plastic-sheet greenhouses that demand ongoing attention.
- Optimized for maximum growth: Slant-Roof and Heritage designs capture more heat and light for higher yields and extended seasons, with options like solar-powered ventilation—delivering results that budget options can’t achieve without add-ons.
- Hassle-free assembly: Smart Kits™ make setup straightforward for DIYers, avoiding the assembly nightmares of confusing, incomplete competitor kits.
Roost and Root greenhouses are clearly “worth it” and they are unmatched in durability, ease of construction and plant productivity. They are the smart choice over inferior products, turning your investment into bountiful, year-round harvests.