Small Greenhouse wanted

shimsham_2

Hi, Thanks for all replies,can anyone tell me if you have problems with the polycarbonate ones, I have been told the the wind can get under the edges on the eves and lift the sheets.Regards

alanobrien

shimsham wrote: »

Hi, Thanks for all replies,can anyone tell me if you have problems with the polycarbonate ones, I have been told the the wind can get under the edges on the eves and lift the sheets.Regards

Polycarb is lighter than glass of course but ours has seen off some fairly stormy weather. You just need to make sure its properly clipped into the frame.
In short never had a problem with it and will always use it in preferance to glass.

tajna

Poppycat wrote: »

tajna I think thats just a cover

o dear so it is. Sorry everyone, i thought i was in luck for a cheap greenhouse although none in stock.

valk_scot

I have a two foot deep wall house fixed onto my garden wall. It basically looks like a slice of a standard greenhouse with the wall as the back. Full head height and has a lot of shelves for the size. I think you can get glass ones, but I chose polycarbonate because I have kids. I got it nine years ago and it's been excellent...very robust. I put it up myself as well and I'm not that great at the DIY, belive me!


From here... http://www.norfolk-greenhouses.co.uk/shop/shop-infopage.php?longref=86~0~SEARCH

They have several other small ones on that site as well, so have a look around.

Poppycat

tajna they had them on offer in Aldi on Thursday they may well still be in stuck my lcoal one was yesterday

shimsham_2

Going to buy myself a new greenhouse found some more space so i am going for a 6x8ft can anyone on the forum advise me in favour of glass or polycarbonate and what greenhouse manufacturer, also where i might find the best deal. Regards

MONEYMAKINGMUM

Mollymop5 I love that bottle greenhouse in your link. We don't drink pop but I am considering asking school if I can collect bottles in playground Mmmmmmm where would be best site in garden...& I wonder if Mr. Grouch at my allotments would like to see one on my plot :rotfl:lol

Sue-UU

Hi shimsham,

I put a search into google for 'cheapest greenhouses 6' x 4' and this site http://www.greenhousepeople.co.uk/?src=yahoo was amongst MANY others. Have a look at the one at the bottom, it's made from polycarbonate (ideal if you have children, so long as you fix it firmly) . Just put 'cheapest greenhouses 6' x 4' into google and see all the other sites that are there.

We have a glass one and a neighbour has one of the polycarbonate. On one VERY windy night he had some of his blown away - but may not have clipped it all in together sufficiently. Pop into any local firms selling both and try to guage their thoughts and advice and go from there.

Good luck, Sue.

Sue-UU

valk_scot wrote: »

I have a two foot deep wall house fixed onto my garden wall. It basically looks like a slice of a standard greenhouse with the wall as the back. Full head height and has a lot of shelves for the size. I think you can get glass ones, but I chose polycarbonate because I have kids. I got it nine years ago and it's been excellent...very robust. I put it up myself as well and I'm not that great at the DIY, belive me!


From here... http://www.norfolk-greenhouses.co.uk/shop/shop-infopage.php?longref=86~0~SEARCH

They have several other small ones on that site as well, so have a look around.

It looks perfect for your needs Val. I'd love one of those as it would give us more garden space and take away the glare of the sun which pitches horribly on ours at times. If ever I get my way :rotfl:I'm going for one just like yours!

Sue.

valk_scot

Mollymop5 wrote: »

If you check out the live on £4000 challenge theres a greenhouse made from recycled pop bottles.I will try to find the link.iIm saving them up at the mo.

There's a couple on my allotment site who built a lean-to version of this against their shed. Very good insullating properties but light transmission is a bit iffy, apparently. But they're planning another, bigger one. It just takes a bit of time to collect all the bottles needed!