I got mine from greenhouse people and they were really good. They sent me all the catalogues too, complete with a teabag for a cuppa whilst I read them!
Couldn't possibly fit in more than. 4' x 4' one in my garden so second hand options were non existent!
i brought an 8 x 6 greenhouse with hort. glass from BQ last year . Got in a sale promotion and saved about £150 saving on the normal retail price
it's not a bad greenhouse and quite sturdy, but took all day to erect .
Ensure you do a count of all the parts before comencing the build as it can be a bit more than frustrating if you have nearly completed but are missing a nut or bolt
My brain is dizzy from looking at greenhouses and I've come to the conclusion its swings and roundabouts but the general theme I'm getting is extras bump up the price. Pretty much as life in general. Being 6ft 3" I don't want to be stooping all the time.
Many thanks to everyone for their very helpful input
Fishy - being a taller lady with a giant of an other half when we move our greenhouses we will be building a brick / breeze block wall to raise the greenhouse up. Disadvantage is that you then have a step to get in and out but does mean there are no height issues. It makes a huge difference and is a much cheaper option!
I'm glad you mentioned that Clarington because both me and my Dad are bricklayers by trade. I was however trying to avoid it due to Mrs F's hip problems (sacro iliac). But looking at the higher eaves versions I think brickwork might be necessary even with those. Mrs F may have to stay out of the greenhouse
Ah not good. I broke my sacro iliac and it's in the most inconvenient place when it comes to shifting around! Would she manage with a series of smaller steps or a paving slab type ramp inside? An alternative is to sink the base so you only have a step up / down rather than over so the greenhouse itself is flush to the outside but only you and Mrs F would know if this would suit your situation.
It might be the greenhouse becomes your private retreat!
50!!! You poor old wotsit! I did know that, I know when it is too. (I think)
The one we grow tomatoes in is raised up on breeze blocks for exrta height, but there is a step inside so not a big drop, one is just on patio slabs the other is on a single breeze block and has a concrete infill. All been here for 25 years so thats a safe way to do it. I havent a clue what make they are, they are all different but all have the frames that you can fix the bubble insulation too.
Will they buy it now or wait until your birthday, you need it for the Spring,
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
I bought the palram 6x6 clear polycarbonate for ??240 which included the base. It was really simple to put up, no concerns about broken glass! It's a tad noisy in the wind but other than that I've got no complaints whatsoever.
It's on the grass and my dad dug a shallow trench, concreted a breeze block per corner & fastened it to that, it's very sturdy although my garden is quite sheltered.
Clarington - the sunken base is a good idea. I've already got a base of 2x2 concrete slabs laid 10ft in length and 6ft width that I put down for the dog kennel. I could pull up the middle row that runs the length of the greenhouse then dig down to give me more headroom. That would certainly solve the 'up and over' type step which would otherwise be about 6"+ high. I could see myself tripping over that never mind Mrs F.
Lyn - I'm a summer baby but am reaching the age when birthdays are 'marked', rather like remembrance day.
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I got mine from greenhouse people and they were really good. They sent me all the catalogues too, complete with a teabag for a cuppa whilst I read them!
Couldn't possibly fit in more than. 4' x 4' one in my garden so second hand options were non existent!
Fishy
i brought an 8 x 6 greenhouse with hort. glass from BQ last year . Got in a sale promotion and saved about £150 saving on the normal retail price
it's not a bad greenhouse and quite sturdy, but took all day to erect .
Ensure you do a count of all the parts before comencing the build as it can be a bit more than frustrating if you have nearly completed but are missing a nut or bolt
Certain age eh!!! would that be 30? Most people on here are only 27,
Congrats on getting a greenhouse. Whatever you choose you will love it, dont forget to get a chair in there and leave a space for mug of tea.
I wish it were Lyn but it comes after 49
My brain is dizzy from looking at greenhouses and I've come to the conclusion its swings and roundabouts but the general theme I'm getting is extras bump up the price. Pretty much as life in general. Being 6ft 3" I don't want to be stooping all the time.
Many thanks to everyone for their very helpful input
Fishy - being a taller lady with a giant of an other half when we move our greenhouses we will be building a brick / breeze block wall to raise the greenhouse up. Disadvantage is that you then have a step to get in and out but does mean there are no height issues. It makes a huge difference and is a much cheaper option!
I'm glad you mentioned that Clarington because both me and my Dad are bricklayers by trade. I was however trying to avoid it due to Mrs F's hip problems (sacro iliac). But looking at the higher eaves versions I think brickwork might be necessary even with those. Mrs F may have to stay out of the greenhouse
Ah not good. I broke my sacro iliac and it's in the most inconvenient place when it comes to shifting around! Would she manage with a series of smaller steps or a paving slab type ramp inside? An alternative is to sink the base so you only have a step up / down rather than over so the greenhouse itself is flush to the outside but only you and Mrs F would know if this would suit your situation.
It might be the greenhouse becomes your private retreat!
50!!! You poor old wotsit! I did know that, I know when it is too. (I think)
The one we grow tomatoes in is raised up on breeze blocks for exrta height, but there is a step inside so not a big drop, one is just on patio slabs the other is on a single breeze block and has a concrete infill. All been here for 25 years so thats a safe way to do it. I havent a clue what make they are, they are all different but all have the frames that you can fix the bubble insulation too.
Will they buy it now or wait until your birthday, you need it for the Spring,
It's on the grass and my dad dug a shallow trench, concreted a breeze block per corner & fastened it to that, it's very sturdy although my garden is quite sheltered.
It's my first greenhouse too!!
Clarington - the sunken base is a good idea. I've already got a base of 2x2 concrete slabs laid 10ft in length and 6ft width that I put down for the dog kennel. I could pull up the middle row that runs the length of the greenhouse then dig down to give me more headroom. That would certainly solve the 'up and over' type step which would otherwise be about 6"+ high. I could see myself tripping over that never mind Mrs F.
Lyn - I'm a summer baby but am reaching the age when birthdays are 'marked', rather like remembrance day.