John, if whatever you choose has an optional aluminium base, I strongly suggest you spend the extra to get it. They add a lot of rigidity which helps prevent the frame warping over time if the ground/paving/brick below settles which is a big cause of cracked panes. I'd also go for the safety glass, especially if you have very young or old folk about, or if you might ever decide to move it in the future. Horticultural glass is a nightmare to remove after a few years as it becomes brittle and panes often break into large and extremely sharp pieces.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Oh no hostafan Poor you, hope you get it sorted soon and you can get the poly tunnel sorted too.
John, I have just bought a new greenhouse after waiting several years and making do with a very old and scary one! It isn't up yet as weather hasn't even allowed me to take my old one down (Sod's law isn't it that hostafan loses theirs and I want my to come down and it won't!!).
I bought it from The Greenhouse People after lots of research, they seemed to be the best value for money and the service was fantastic. I can't comment on the greenhouse itself yet with it not being up. My best friend also ordered her new one from them and told me the service was fantastic, very quick to send out a part that was missing and also replace a part that was broken in error - free of charge.
Thanks for the messages of sympathy / support. Mercifully , I'd moved most of the contents into the polytunnel, but I had hoped to use it as a " potting shed" as we get so much wind in North Devon, it's not always possible to sow in the tunnel as it has netting around the base and it gets a bit breezy at times.
Tracey- Newbie, I was chatting to the greenhouse people just yesterday afternoon for a quote.
I'll post any progress re insurance / new greenhouse ( about which I'm not becoming quite excited )
Glad to hear the recommendations for The Greenhouse People as I recently ordered a greenhouse from them as the prices seem very good. I was a little miffed that the offer which supposedly expired on a date in January actually just continued and now has a different end date though!
Its worth going to a greenhouse showroom to try some out. OH decided high eaves greenhouse one was best and slightly bigger size than originally specd to get the most growing space. Myself and OH got an ex display greenhouse in the end at a reasonable price. The greenhouse itself has safety glass in it and is on a paving slab base.
Sorry to see pic of demolished green house. I am very excited as I am about to have my first! Will anything grow in it is my worry. It will go on an East facing bungalow garage gable wall, with an oak tree to the south. It will get more light in winter when there are no leaves on the tree, but never get any sun. This is our only option on our plot, it's here or nothing. Am I wasting money? I am thinking of a Halls lean to, 10 x6, the largest that will fit. Any suggestions or comments?
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John, if whatever you choose has an optional aluminium base, I strongly suggest you spend the extra to get it. They add a lot of rigidity which helps prevent the frame warping over time if the ground/paving/brick below settles which is a big cause of cracked panes. I'd also go for the safety glass, especially if you have very young or old folk about, or if you might ever decide to move it in the future. Horticultural glass is a nightmare to remove after a few years as it becomes brittle and panes often break into large and extremely sharp pieces.
John, I have just bought a new greenhouse after waiting several years and making do with a very old and scary one! It isn't up yet as weather hasn't even allowed me to take my old one down (Sod's law isn't it that hostafan loses theirs and I want my to come down and it won't!!).
I bought it from The Greenhouse People after lots of research, they seemed to be the best value for money and the service was fantastic. I can't comment on the greenhouse itself yet with it not being up. My best friend also ordered her new one from them and told me the service was fantastic, very quick to send out a part that was missing and also replace a part that was broken in error - free of charge.
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Thanks for the messages of sympathy / support. Mercifully , I'd moved most of the contents into the polytunnel, but I had hoped to use it as a " potting shed" as we get so much wind in North Devon, it's not always possible to sow in the tunnel as it has netting around the base and it gets a bit breezy at times.
Tracey- Newbie, I was chatting to the greenhouse people just yesterday afternoon for a quote.
I'll post any progress re insurance / new greenhouse ( about which I'm not becoming quite excited )
Go for safety glass! And the biggest that you can afford.
Glad to hear the recommendations for The Greenhouse People as I recently ordered a greenhouse from them as the prices seem very good. I was a little miffed that the offer which supposedly expired on a date in January actually just continued and now has a different end date though!
Why not build your own, much cheaper and you get exactly what you want.
Its worth going to a greenhouse showroom to try some out. OH decided high eaves greenhouse one was best and slightly bigger size than originally specd to get the most growing space. Myself and OH got an ex display greenhouse in the end at a reasonable price. The greenhouse itself has safety glass in it and is on a paving slab base.
Sorry to see pic of demolished green house. I am very excited as I am about to have my first! Will anything grow in it is my worry. It will go on an East facing bungalow garage gable wall, with an oak tree to the south. It will get more light in winter when there are no leaves on the tree, but never get any sun. This is our only option on our plot, it's here or nothing. Am I wasting money? I am thinking of a Halls lean to, 10 x6, the largest that will fit. Any suggestions or comments?