New Greenhouse

Hi,

For months I've been looking at greenhouses. I can only have 4x6 max. I've found 1 wooden greenhouse that I like, but because of the price, I'm wondering if the quality is poor. Please have a look and let me know your thoughts. I'd paint it anyway, so that's not a problem.

http://www.waltons.co.uk/4x6-waltons-evesham-wooden-greenhouse

 

Hi @clum111. I am not familiar with wooden greenhouses but I have a few observations.
Pro's first. For the money it looks ok, the wood cladding is factory dip treated 12mm t&g and has a 10 year guarantee against rot.
The door, eaves and roof height are quite good.
Con's. The frame is 1" X 2", I would want 2" X 2" for greater rigidity.
I do not know what Styrene glazing is, is it like polycarbonate glazing? If so I would want to know the thickness of the sheets as it isn't stated, I would want 4mm minimum.
You say that you will paint it but because the wood is factory treated will it take paint?
I would also want to know how much of the greenhouse is already constructed, are the ends and sides already made up and you just have to clad and glaze or at the other extreme do you get a bundle of wood, screws and a set of instructions?
I would expect the erected greenhouse to be on the light side so if it isn't to be erected in a very sheltered area I would suggest that you bolt it down.
I hope that this helps, maybe someone will come along who has one and can blow my concerns out of the water.

 

Thanks for the advice

It says, The greenhouse has been glazed using 2.5mm thick styrene. I think it's the same as polycarbonate.

It's a wood preservative paint for outside wood. I've used it before on a gate.

The instruction manual says the 4 sides come erected, just need to screw the 4 sides together, the fit the roof, window and door on. I'm planning to putting it up against the garage wall and fence, so I can screw it down if I buy this 1

 

Considering everything then I guess it is a reasonable purchase. If you can't upgrade to 4mm glazing I would consider fixing the styrene panes in with clear bath sealant as I would imagine a thin pane could blow out.
Have you looked at the following aluminium greenhouse for £234?

Greenhouses/https://www.greenhousestores.co.uk/Grow-Master-6x4-Greenhouse.htm

Good luck whatever you choose, a greenhouse adds a new dimension to your garden.

 

Hi @lykewakewalker

The 1 thing I've noticed with aluminium and wooden greenhouses is the sides on aluminium greenhouses are far lower for some reason and when space is tight, you want to increase growing space by height. I've seen some nice aluminium greenhouses that are better than this wood 1, but the sides are putting me off.

 

Hi again,
It's a case of "you pay your money and make your choice".
I prefer the glass down to ground level but I understand that is not for everyone.
Good luck what ever you choose.

 

It looks like a vary nice greenhouse although the one in the picture must be 6x6.

be careful not to try hanging anything from thse 1x2s as I don't think they would take kindly to the weight.

 

I wouldn't buy it clum, sorry. The design is the same set up as a shed and tongue and groove wood not being very thick will eventually warp particularly at the base. The door panel looks like ply wood to me and that won't last very long. You have to consider that most greenhouses will spend a lot of their time damp because of humidity after watering/sunshine etc. and I don't think the wood on this one will cope with that for long without warping or rotting.

 

Get a pàlram. Look at the mythos. You can leave gaps in the base you make to allow feeder spaces for watering or electrical access points.

They are not much more money than this one, and there are a pile of accessories you can later option.

 

This is the other greenhouse I like. Any views?

http://www.hallsgreenhouses.co.uk/Halls_Supreme_4ft_x_6ft_Wide_Greenhouse.htm

 

That's a beauty. I think you'll like that much more, plus the plants on the ground will also get sun!

Wow, looking at all the toys you can get, I'm envious!

 

@CanadianLori thanks for your advice, can't disagree with you

 

I've had one of my greenhouses for 3 years and the other is just over a year old. I found that the best decision I made was to leave 4" gaps in the base, just not at the corners. This way the base still has full support.

I run wires from my solar panels and battery through these gaps, my gas hose line, irrigation lines etc. Then I just fill in the space with netting (rodents) and a sponge (cold air).

You will save yourself a lot of grief if you do this at the beginning instead of realizing it later ,like I did

 

You can't go far wrong with a Hall's Clum they are reliable. I've had one for several years now and opted for toughened glass and the base as an extra when I bought it. The base will give you some extra height too.

I would suggest you shop around before buying as the prices can differ quite a lot on the Hall's.

 

Never thought about putting supplies in that way @CanadianLori Thanks for that to

Don't worry @Sheal I always shop around before parting my money