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Now, go ahead and attach your 2x6 rails to the outside of the 4x4 posts you have set. Attach the rails using 3 1/2" galvanized steel screws, three per connection.I forgot to mention, the metal conduit brackets only go on the 16' long 2x6 pieces, NOT the 12 foot pieces on the sidewalls. Once all the rails are in place go ahead and start stapling your weed block from side to side (long ways) to the ends of the railing on the inside of the greenhouse. Once all the fabric is down, bring in your mulch to hold it down and prevent weeds from growing upward. This also ensure your feet will not be muddy. Make sure you overlap your fabric by 12". Once you have the weed block and mulch in place, you are ready to install the PVC ribs (if you do this before the mulch it will be a pain!) Go and attach all of your 10 foot long PVC pipes inside the brackets and secure them tightly to the 2x6 wood. Make sure all PVC pipes are aligned at the bottom (use the bottom of the 2x6 as a reference point). If your 4x4's are sticking up above the 2x6, this is okay, it will NOT be a problem. Once all of your ribs are in place and secured, you are ready to attach the ridge, this is going to required two people. I recommend starting at one end and working your way to the other. Make sure the second person holds the ridge up while the other person cements the PVC pipes into the cross and t fittings. As you work your way down the line you will see the greenhouse start to take shape. Make sure you push hard on the PVC pipes into the fitting to ensure a TIGHT fit. Once this is done, you are ready to build the side walls.