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  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    @BobTheGardener it's going to be going onto clay/flint ground but I was already prepared to lay a concrete foot all round. I'm trying to get my head around what it means when they come with an integrated base
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • PerkiPerki Posts: 2,527
    edited February 2021
    I got a Elite Belmont 10x8 several years ago, I probably should of gone for a rhino / E titan / Robinson but budget wouldn't allow and at the time I didn't realise how windy it got up here . I've added strengthen bars all over the GH and now I don't fret when the storms come, it nearly got demolished 4 weeks old in a storm 6 full sheet out which possibly saved the frame , the frame was bending but aluminum is quite soft and flexible . 

    If you not prone to high winds I don't think you need a high strength frame, other things are more important like the step into the greenhouse , how high are the eaves. I am so happy I got mine powder coated green, if the GH isn't on show it doesn't matter but mine very noticeable. I'd look at get one bigger than a 8x6 if the space /funds allow. 

    Have fun the the Elite greenhouse instructions @Wilderbeast :# 

     
  • WilderbeastWilderbeast Posts: 1,415
    @BobTheGardener it does say on all rhino literature that you can lay straight on the ground, however if you don't want it disappearing in a mild breeze you still have to dig a hole at each corner and also halfway down each side then fill them with concrete, oh they need to be fairly near level, and drill and bolt down the green house. I'm a builder so no problem but not easy if you aren't proficient at such things. When we visited Rhino the salesperson said you can do it but it's much better on a proper solid base. 

    @Perki I've downloaded the full set of video tutorials, they were really  easy to understand, anyway if I can build timber frame houses surely a greenhouse will be a breeze 🤪🤪. I've got to lay a concrete footing yet and that's not happening in this cold weather. We also went with plastic coating, fancy finials and double doors all at Mrs Wilderbeasts insistence as it maybe my garden nerve center but it must still look pretty 🤣

    @Latimer if you'd asked me last summer I'd have known exactly what an integrated base was, it's now that long since we ordered (24 weeks) I've forgotten all the jargon and just interested in getting it built 
  • I have a simplicity high leaves model on my Allotment . I did try the second hand route without luck though several of my fellow plot holders have been successful.  I didn't want to spend too much for the plots.  I have an Alton cedar one at home. 
     
    AB Still learning

  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    @BobTheGardener, you should have just knocked your own one up! I'm considering it!!

    @Allotment Boy is it good? Would you recommend one for the home? The more I look into it, the more the Rhino looks out of budget!
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • When I was looking to buy this time last year I ended up with an Elite 10 x16. Very happy with it too and it was the biggest I could go and still afford it and still make a flat base. Seems sturdy with lots of bracing. Instructions are always challenging aren't they?

  • Latimer said:
    @BobTheGardener, you should have just knocked your own one up! I'm considering it!!

    @Allotment Boy is it good? Would you recommend one for the home? The more I look into it, the more the Rhino looks out of budget!
    I actually built my 8x12 rhino entirely myself.  It was a bit tricky at times, but managed. :)

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    @BobTheGardener I mean out of scraps of 2x4!  ;)
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • @Latimer I did seriously consider that (I also built my own conservatory, shed and observatory) but already had 2 rows of slabs conveniently set 8ft apart and didn't really fancy it this time, (getting old!) so went for the 'flat pack' alternative! :D
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    @BobTheGardener I'm considering it myself! I'm not sure how much cheaper it'll be by the end though! 
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
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