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Aluminium Greenhouse 253 - Zero Threshold Doorway

Aluminium Greenhouse 253 - Zero Threshold Doorway

Summary:

These substantial greenhouses are 8'5"x10'5", 8'5"x12'6" or 8'5"x14'6". Features include aluminium frames and a choice of toughened safety glass or 6mm twin wall polycarbonate glazing. The aluminium frames are powder coated as standard in a choice of green or black finish. Locking double sliding doors are supplied as standard with no door threshold to allow easy access. The eaves height is a generous 5'3" rising to an overall ridge height of 8'4". Wide gutters, downpipes and 4 opening roof vents are also included. Detailed fitting instructions are supplied for DIY self assembly. Low cost installation is available in many areas.

Prices fixed until Wednesday 20th March.

The prices INCLUDE DELIVERY. Unlike others we do not add delivery charges at the checkout. Everything you need for assembly is supplied including instructions, fixings and glazing. Local INSTALLATION and BASELAYING services are also available in many postcodes.

SizeGreen Finish with Toughened GlassGreen Finish with PolycarbonateBlack Finish with Toughened GlassBlack Finish with PolycarbonateBlack ridge crestingEco-grid base, 200 tonnes per m2, perimeter onlyEco-grid base, 200 tonnes per m2, fully pavedEco-paving base, perimeter onlyEco-paving base, fully pavedEco-paving footpath, 770mm wideEco-paving footpath, 385mm wide
8'5" x 10'5"
£2,529
£2,529
£2,529
£2,529
+£91
£140£213£234£426£176£123
8'5" x 12'6"
£2,629
£2,629
£2,629
£2,629
+£101
£152£261£243£458£185£128
8'5" x 14'6"
£2,749
£2,749
£2,749
£2,749
+£111
£158£279£274£522£203£137

Specifications

  • Strong aluminium frame with 12 year guarantee
  • Powder coated finish
  • Toughened glass with full height sheets where practical (with no glass overlaps) - supplied with bar capping as standard
  • Structural cills included - separate base plinth not required
  • Integral 80mm wide gutters
  • Downpipes included which use standard 40mm plumbing parts for easy connection to water butts
  • Double sliding doors
  • Key locking doors that lock with push button action
  • Zero threshold doorway for easy access
  • Eaves struts at 2' centres reinforce the connection between the side walls and the roof
  • Ridge struts at 2' centres reinforce the connection between each side of the roof
  • Durable retaining clips ensure that the roof glass is retained securely at the eaves
  • 4 free roof vents included
  • Eaves height 5'3" (1600mm)
  • Ridge height 8'4" (2525mm)

POWDER COATED ALUMINIUM: The powder coated finish is more attractive than the stark silver finish aluminium greenhouses. The tough finish also has excellent weathering properties and retains its gloss and colour superbly. A good example of powder coating is the finish on your washing machine. Powder coated aluminium greenhouses have a similar finish.

STRUCTURAL CILLS: This greenhouse includes low profile structural cills. A separate base plinth is not required. Structural cills are designed to suit a low threshold doorway. They are stronger than normal greenhouse cills with a lower profile than a traditional base plinth. Structural cills feature a flat underside to spread the weight of the greenhouse over a larger area. They can be placed on concrete, paving slabs, bricks or decking but structural cills should not be placed on soil or gravel.

TOUGHENED GLASS: Toughened glass is the best glazing material for use in greenhouses. It is around 6 times stronger than normal glass so it is less likely to break and when it does break toughened glass breaks into harmless small pieces. This makes toughened glass the best option for all the family including children, pets and the elderly. Toughened glass also strengthens the frame and it is heavy which helps to resist wind. Although size limits apply, toughened glass panes are longer than horticultural glass, with no overlapping glass and fewer joins. Where required, joins are neat in-line H-profile joins. Greenhouse glass is subject to lower visual standards than other more expensive glass and may include blemishes or imperfections which do not adversely affect the performance.

GREENHOUSE LOCATION: Ideally your greenhouse should have a clear space at least 18" wide on all sides, if possible. This ensures easy access for both installation and future maintenance. In reality this is often not practical and at many sites it is not needed. A reduced clearance is often possible on one or two sides. You should cut back or remove any nearby shrubs and trees. Remember to allow for future growth. Ideally the ridge of a greenhouse should run from east to west. The best position for a freestanding greenhouse is a sunny spot outside the shadow of nearby buildings and trees. A sheltered position is best otherwise additional screening may be advisable. Polycarbonate glazing is not recommended at exposed sites. Plants need plenty of water so your greenhouse should be close to a water supply and the site should be well drained.

SIZES - LENGTH AND WIDTH: Sizes are sometimes rounded to the nearest nominal size for ease of reading but the correct external wall sizes are listed alongside the price. The first dimension listed is the width and the second dimension is the length. The width refers to the angled gable walls at the front and rear including the door wall. The length refers to the side walls. All sizes are approximate.

Options

  • Choice of green or black powder coated finish
  • 6mm twin wall polycarbonate glazing - supplied with bar capping as standard
  • Staging
  • High level shelving
  • Louvred vents
  • Automatic roof vent opener
  • Automatic louvre openers
  • Black ridge cresting
  • Shade netting
  • Automatic watering system
  • Hanging basket brackets
  • Attractive wooden slatted water butts
  • Propagators
  • Electric, gas and paraffin heaters
  • Thermometers and soil gauges
  • A choice of composite decking kits

TWIN WALL POLYCARBONATE: Twin wall polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable and very practical. With small children or pets around polycarbonate greenhouses are safer. Polycarbonate is also safer to handle during installation. Polycarbonate greenhouses provide a similar growing environment to glass greenhouses with better insulation properties and reduced glare. Polycarbonate also provides good insulation from frost and maintains a more even temperature for better plant growth. Twin wall polycarbonate also diffuses light to prevent scorching. Twin wall polycarbonate glazing is stronger than the flimsy single skin polycarbonate sheeting supplied with some greenhouses.

VENTILATION: Improved ventilation increases the air circulation through the greenhouse for better growing results. Automatic openers react to heat which ensures that in hot weather the vents open in your absence and then close again when its cooler. Louvred ventilators provide a healthy air flow through the greenhouse to ensure improved growing conditions and better crops. Some plants such as alpines require more ventilation than others. If you are not yet sure which plants you are likely to grow improved ventilation will give you more versatility.

HEATERS: We offer a huge range of heaters so whatever your specific requirements we have a heater to do the job. Our electric heaters require a standard domestic 13 amp electricity supply. Our propane gas heaters require permanent trickle ventilation when in use. As an approximate guide, a 3kw heater will heat a greenhouse up to 8'x12' or provide frost protection only up to 10'x15' in normal site conditions. A 1.5kw heater will normally heat a greenhouse up to 6'x8' or provide frost protection only up to 6'x12'. Internal partitions are often used in large greenhouses to create a smaller warm room which is cheaper and easier to heat.

HEATING REQUIREMENTS: Heating requirements vary for several reasons. Location is one factor with more heating required in Scotland than in southern England and less heating required in a sheltered position. The design is also a factor. For example, dwarf walls improve the insulation and lean to greenhouses absorb warmth from the existing wall. Another factor is the materials used. Polycarbonate greenhouses retain heat better than glass and wooden greenhouses retain heat better than metal greenhouses. We recommend you to buy a bigger heater than you need - you can always turn it down.

INTERNAL SHADE NETTING: Shade netting is normally required on one side of the greenhouse only, the sunny side. Green internal shading is supplied to the same length as the greenhouse with a standard drop. Easily fitted or removed within a few minutes, the shading can be stored away when not in use. The shade netting does not interfere with the operation of roof vents. The specialist UV stabilised netting provides 70% shading. Internal shade netting keeps the heat out and stops delicate plants and seedlings from scorching. Each shading kit is supplied complete with fittings.

RECYCLED PLASTIC BASE KITS: Our durable eco-grid and eco-paving base kits are a practical and affordable alternative to slabs or concrete. Lightweight and easy to install within a few minutes, these 100% recycled polypropylene pavers simply click together with no fixings needed. The interlocking design ensures greater rigidity. Designed to spread weight, our plastic bases are self draining and fully relocatable, unlike paving or concrete. A fully paved base has no soil inside the greenhouse. Alternatively, a perimeter base features a single row of pavers laid around the perimeter of the greenhouse with soil inside. You can also add a footpath in the centre of a perimeter base. The base is normally at least 2" or 50mm larger than your building. Where space permits the base is normally laid full size but if required in a tight location our plastic pavers can be cut. Fast delivery within 3-5 days ensures that you can start work quickly.

ECO-GRID BASE KITS: Eco-grids are recommended if the sub-base is soil, sand or pea shingle but not on hard surfaces such as concrete, because the underside is not flat. Integral pegs on the underside help to level the base grids more easily in soil or sand or shingle. Our eco-grid plastic bases can support up to 200 tonnes per square metre. We supply exactly the same eco-grids for use in driveways and carparks. Each eco-grid is 472mm x 472mm and 40mm thick with an immensely strong 60x60mm hexagonal cell structure. The kits include weed control membrane which is laid below the pavers. Extensive preparation is not normally required. First the ground is levelled and then the membrane is laid directly on the soil. The pavers are laid on the membrane or on a thin layer of sand or pea shingle. The pavers should be backfilled with gravel or pea shingle which is not supplied. Approximately 15-20kg of shingle is required per paver. We recommend checking this with your supplier or, if you can, buy less gravel than you need to start with.

ECO-PAVING KITS - BASES, FLOORS AND FOOTPATHS: This durable floor kit is a practical and affordable alternative to slabs or concrete. Easy to install within a few minutes, these recycled polypropylene pavers simply click together with no fixings needed. The pavers are easily prised apart so the floor is even quicker to remove if required. Eco-paving is recommended if the sub-base is a hard surface such as concrete or paving slabs, because the pavers feature a flat and level underside. Our eco-paving is less brittle than concrete paving slabs, with a strong supporting structure. The surface looks and feels similar to pressed concrete slabs, with a slightly textured finish. Each eco-paver is 385mm x 385mm and 40mm thick. The pavers are quickly and easily laid over an existing hard surface. Laying eco-paving directly on soil is not recommended. Eco-pavers can be laid on a layer of gravel or pea shingle if it is carefully compacted and levelled. The kits include weed control membrane which can be laid below the pavers. Each paver should be fully supported. Eco-pavers can be used to build a perimeter base but care is required to provide a solid sub-base. Ideally the sub-base should be concrete or a similar hard surface.

The Eco-paving internal floor sometimes fits comfortably inside the greenhouse with a few inches to spare. Sometimes it is overlength but it can be cut to fit. The finished floor is self draining and suitable for wheelbarrows and wheelchairs. Laying eco-paving directly on soil is not recommended. Eco-pavers can be laid on a layer of gravel or pea shingle if it is carefully compacted and levelled. Each paver should be fully supported.

A durable Eco-paving footpath is inexpensive and easy to install inside any greenhouse. The footpath is normally laid inside the greenhouse after the assembly is completed. The kit sometimes fits comfortably inside the greenhouse with a few inches to spare. Sometimes it is overlength but it can be cut to fit. Designed to spread weight, the finished floor or footpath is self draining and suitable for wheelbarrows. Laying eco-paving directly on soil is not recommended. Eco-pavers can be laid on a layer of gravel or pea shingle if it is carefully compacted and levelled. Each paver should be fully supported.

WPC COMPOSITE DECKING KITS: This superb quality WPC wood plastic composite decking closely resembles real wood, with the same look and feel. However, it is virtually maintenance free and it will never rot. At a glance it is difficult to tell the difference between this composite material and real timber decking with a stained finish. Furthermore, the similarities are not skin deep like a thin veneer. The realistic finish has a fibrous surface which looks similar to the grain of real wood. This synthetic composite is also heavier and stronger than real wood. The strength, durability and lack of maintenance make this superb decking a popular choice with pensioners and discerning commercial buyers such as care homes. Occasional cleaning with soapy water normally restores the original appearance. If any dirt or stains become ingrained after prolonged neglect even the most stubborn marks can be cleaned with a pressure washer.

Our WPC composite decking is a revolutionary material which provides all the benefits of real wood without the maintenance. It can be left outside uncovered all year round. Unlike real wood this synthetic wood is a weatherproof material with no knots, splinters, machining marks or other imperfections. It will never develop splits or shakes and no sap will ever ooze out of it. Our wood plastic composite is an equal mixture of real wood and recycled plastic. Even the wood is a mixture of sawdust and unusable offcuts, so it is the ultimate environmentally friendly alternative to wood. The colour pigments are mixed in before the powdered composite is moulded into shape, so the colour runs all the way through the finished product. The boards are completely impervious to water. The boards can be sawn, drilled and screwed, just like real wood. You can fix it with standard woodscrews. Being heavier and denser than real wood, screw fixings are actually stronger in composite boards.

Delivery

  • Delivery to England and Wales is normally between 3 and 5 weeks after order.
  • Delivery to Northern Ireland, Scotland and offshore islands may be 2-3 weeks longer.
  • Our prices for include all delivery charges - unlike others we do not add delivery charges during the checkout process.
  • This greenhouse is easy to deliver if access is restricted - all packages are designed to pass through a normal single door.

SPECIALIST DELIVERY SERVICE: These greenhouses are normally delivered by specialist trained staff in dedicated vehicles. The benefits of a specialist delivery service include less damage and helpful drivers who will carry your greenhouse to your chosen storage place. We recommend that glass is stored in a safe place where the driver will stack it neatly for you. The aluminium components arrive in one or two long thin boxes.

ENGLAND, WALES & SCOTLAND: We deliver to any mainland address in England, Scotland and Wales.

OFFSHORE ISLANDS: Delivery to the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man and all Scottish Islands is available subject to quotation. We need to know which greenhouse you want including the size and the delivery address including the postcode. You can request a quotation by email or by phone on 01603 721590.

NORTHERN IRELAND & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Our prices are the same throughout Ireland including Northern Ireland (UK postcodes BT1-93) and the Republic of Ireland. To see the correct prices in the Republic of Ireland enter BT98 for Dublin County or BT99 for all other counties.

Ordering/Payment

  • All greenhouse prices include VAT.

ORDER ONLINE: You can pay with a debit or credit card. We also accept password protected online payments using Verified by VISA or Mastercard SecureCode.

METHODS OF PAYMENT: We accept most major credit cards and debit cards including VISA, MasterCard, VISA Debit and MasterCard Debit. We also accept secure online payments using Verified by VISA or MasterCard SecureCode. We do not accept American Express or Diners Club cards at present.

SCHOOLS, COUNCILS AND BUSINESSES: We supply many schools, local councils and businesses both large and small. The prices and terms are the same so you can order online if you wish. If you want to pay by BACS transfer or company cheque please email us.

Installation

  • Low cost installation available in many areas
  • Pay separately on completion

THOUSANDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS: Since we were established in 1981 we have connected thousands of customers to our unique network of independent fitters and baselayers. Specialist teams have offered to install our buildings or lay bases in many areas at low fixed rates in return for recurring work. The prices are offered within a specific area and subject to conditions. You deal direct with the fitter or baselayer which keeps the prices low and you pay them separately on completion. We make no commission except for a small upfront referral fee. The fitters and baselayers pay us nothing and we pay them nothing. Although we do not manage or supervise the work directly we listen carefully to feedback and any team who provides a poor service is removed from our network. For decades this effective system has provided a low cost option for our customers with high levels of satisfaction.

LOW PRICES FOR BASELAYING AND INSTALLATION: Low cost fitters and baselayers are available in many areas. To see the prices in your local area just enter the first half of your postcode at the top of every page or CLICK HERE. All of the specialist teams available in your area are listed alongside the building prices. To see their prices and conditions just click on the blue "i" symbol next to each team. To order online just add your chosen fitter or baselayer to your shopping basket before you proceed to the checkout.

NO FITTERS IN YOUR AREA? If you cannot see any fitters or baselayers in your area please contact us. We can often obtain a competitive quote from a team who is willing to travel a bit further. If you experience any other problems, for example entering your postcode or finding the fitting prices just contact us.

FITTERS & BASELAYERS REQUIRED - REGISTER FREE: Give your business a boost - we can put you in touch with customers in your local area! We need more fitters and base layers in all areas across England, Scotland and Wales. Register now - its free! It only takes a few minutes to register. Just CLICK HERE to apply online.

Features and Accessories

GREENHOUSES xx - Minimum base sizes
Minimum base sizes
GREENHOUSES xx - Water butts
Water butts
GREENHOUSES xx - Automatic vent openers
Automatic vent openers
GREENHOUSES xx - Ventilation
Ventilation
GREENHOUSES xx - Greenhouse base preparation and other information
Greenhouse base preparation and other information
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GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-grid base, 200 tonnes per m2, fully paved
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-grid base, 200 tonnes per m2, perimeter only
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-grid base, 200 tonnes per m2, perimeter only
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-paving base, fully paved
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-paving base, fully paved
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-paving footpath, 770mm wide
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-paving footpath, 770mm wide
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-paving footpath, 385mm wide
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-paving footpath, 385mm wide
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-paving base, perimeter only
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-paving base, perimeter only
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Hanging basket brackets and plant supports
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Steel potting benches
GREENHOUSES xx - Seed tray frames
Seed tray frames
GREENHOUSES xx - High level shelving
High level shelving
GREENHOUSES xx - Slatted staging
Slatted staging
GREENHOUSES xx - Heavy duty steel 2 tier staging
Heavy duty steel 2 tier staging
GREENHOUSES xx - Ridge cresting
Ridge cresting
GREENHOUSES xx - Shelving
Shelving
GREENHOUSES xx - Wooden potting tables
Wooden potting tables
GREENHOUSES xx - Aluminium staging
Aluminium staging
GREENHOUSES xx - Wooden 2 tier staging
Wooden 2 tier staging
GREENHOUSES xx - WPC solid decking kits - grey
WPC solid decking kits - grey
GREENHOUSES xx - WPC decking kits - brown
WPC decking kits - brown
GREENHOUSES xx - WPC decking kits - grey
WPC decking kits - grey
GREENHOUSES xx - WPC solid decking kits - brown
WPC solid decking kits - brown
GREENHOUSES xx - Irrigation kits
Irrigation kits
GREENHOUSES xx - Shade netting
Shade netting
GREENHOUSES xx - Insulation
Insulation
GREENHOUSES xx - Thermometers and soil gauges
Thermometers and soil gauges
GREENHOUSES xx - Electric heaters
Electric heaters
GREENHOUSES xx - Gas heaters
Gas heaters