Greenhouse options

Craftyscholar

Just back from coffee with a friend and doing my annual 'I would like a greenhouse'

I have tried the mini plastic ones (more than one - they break when they blow over and the covers rip very easily) but would want a 'proper' one - of course on a limited budget.

I have been considering the Norfolk polycarbon range, but saw a recommendation on here for Gardman.

Any suggestions - advice would be welcome.

suisidevw

A few been on our local freecycle recently. Metal framed ones....... worth a spin I'd say!

robsmum_2

Hi, I'm a newbie greenhouse owner (last week) and I got a Norfolk one. Am so far very pleased, but I had an engineer/mechanic and OH put mine up and it took all weekend and the air was very blue at times. Otherrwise very pleased.

balloo_2

I bought a Norfolk Polycarbonate and my Dad bought one from B&Q I think it was a Palram or B&Q's own it was advertised as a polycarbon it has Thin Blown Plastic Panels stay clear of this one as the blown panels do actually blow out with the wind, the panel is to thin for the clips and there is wobble my dad lost, I don't know how many some he found some he never found, in the end he orderer 4mm Twin Wall Polycarbonate and fitted them he is now happy what I am saying what started off cheap cost him dear.

Craftyscholar

Hmmm.
I've been surfing for reviews and have found a lot of criticism of the aluminium/polycarbon ones - mainly with problems of assembly and panels coming loose.

ema_o

I've been having the same thoughts. I've looked at the Norfolk ones a few times but in the pictures it looks as if there is glass / plastic on the roof and nothing around the sides. Is that the case (I can't imagine it being but confused by their pics!)

Mankysteve

My parent do have a lean too poly carb and they've had no problem with it. But while its in a sunny spot it is sheltered.

Orange_King

B&Q employee told me to stay well clear of their product as the display didn't even stay together for any length of time. Maybe it was my recommendation for Gardman - that was my ultimate choice and although a little difficult re instructions, I am very pleased with it. They even sent me spare parts free of charge which I thought would help keep it together a little better.

Had originally ordered from Waltons but they made me wait in all day and didn't deliver and turned out it was not even in the country. Very poor customer service indeed.

ALIBOBSY

We have a Norfolk but with the plastic roll cover so once up you just roll the plastic sheeting over and tape together. Sort of like a GH shaped poly tunnel really.

It was fiddly to put together but once up works fine and was really cheap. I suppose it all depends on how much you want to spend. The only thing I would say is if you go for cheap and cheerful make sure it is well fixed to the ground to avoid movement in the windier winter days. I have also seen tips where people have said they used sillicone sealant to stick the polycarb panels in.

BTW my neighbour has done loads of GH as he is a carpenter by trade and does odd jobs etc as well and he reckons it is a pain putting any GH together and he has had problems with expensive ones and cheapies lol.

If I had money to burn I would have a rhino GH ready assembled lol.
Whatever you decide good luck
ali x

brogusblue

I had upto to recently a Norfolk Greenhouse leanto .. i had it for over 6 years and never had a problem if bits get broken then spares are easy to get and good prices..

As suggested look on freecycle or local ad's or even try ebay I just got my new one on there

izzwizz_2

Every sort of plastic we have used has eventually gone opaque. Personally, I'd stick to glass if you can - it will work out cheaper in the long run.