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Aluminium Octagonal Greenhouse 597 - Toughened Glass

Aluminium Octagonal Greenhouse 597 - Toughened Glass

Summary:

These surprisingly affordable premium quality greenhouses are 7'11"x6'3" (2.41x1.91m). Features include full height toughened glass and PVC bar capping. Standard features include green powder coated aluminium frames with heavy duty box section corner bars. Key locking double doors with a low threshold doorway are included as standard. The eaves height is a generous 6'. Staging to each side, two roof vents with automatic openers and louvred vents for ventilation are all included free. Detailed fitting instructions are supplied for DIY self assembly. We offer fitting as a low cost option in many areas.

Prices fixed until Wednesday 16th October.

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. The prices include free staging and toughened safety glass.

SizeGreen Finish with Toughened GlassEco-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
7'11" x 6'3"
£1,638
£128£164£194£323£127£92

Specifications

  • Pressure treated timber staging to both sides included as standard
  • Toughened glass included as standard
  • Strong aluminium frame with 10 year guarantee
  • Box section aluminium corner bars
  • Neat glazing with PVCu external capping (no wire clips)
  • Full height glass where practical with no unsightly glass overlaps
  • Kick panels with small glass panes at low level which are cheaper and easier to replace if broken
  • Structural cills included - separate base plinth not required
  • Integral gutter and downpipe
  • Low threshold doorway for easy access
  • 2'5" wide mini double sliding doors with key lock
  • 2 free louvred vents included as standard
  • 2 free roof vents complete with automatic openers - additional roof vents not possible
  • Eaves height 6'0" (1854mm)
  • Ridge height 8'3" (2520mm)

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.

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.

PVC BAR CAPPING: Traditionally greenhouse glass is secured in aluminium greenhouses using stainless steel or galvanised glazing clips. PVC bar capping is an effective alternative which is at least as strong as clips but neater and easier to clean. The standard glazing clips are replaced with full length PVC strips which hold the glass along its entire length. PVC bar capping cannot be fitted in a greenhouse with overlapping glass. This quality feature is only available with large pane glazing. PVC capping is coloured to match the greenhouse frames.

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.

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.

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. Plants need plenty of water so your greenhouse should be close to a water supply and the site should be well drained.

OCTAGONAL BUILDING SIZES: For ease of reference these octagonal greenhouses are measured as a rectangle. The first dimension listed is the overall width from side to side and the second dimension is the depth from front to back. Sizes are sometimes rounded to the nearest nominal size for ease of reading but the correct external wall sizes are listed alongside the price. These sizes do not include the roof overhang. Many other suppliers quote the overall roof size which is much larger. All sizes are approximate.

Options

  • Installation
  • Timber high level shelving to both sides
  • Potting trays
  • Seed trays
  • Cedar cold frames
  • Attractive wooden slatted water butts
  • Propagators
  • Electric and gas heaters
  • Automatic watering systems
  • Thermometers and soil gauges
  • Hanging basket brackets

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.

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.

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.

Delivery

  • Delivery is normally between 2 and 4 weeks after order.
  • Our greenhouse prices 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.

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 - Close up photos
Close up photos
GREENHOUSES xx - PVC bar capping
PVC bar capping
GREENHOUSES xx - Timber slatted high level shelving
Timber slatted high level shelving
GREENHOUSES - Greenhouse Base - Eco-grid base, 200 tonnes per m2, fully paved
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
GREENHOUSES xx - Hanging basket brackets and plant supports
Hanging basket brackets and plant supports
GREENHOUSES xx - Steel potting benches
Steel potting benches
GREENHOUSES xx - Seed tray frames
Seed tray frames
GREENHOUSES xx - Slatted staging
Slatted staging
GREENHOUSES xx - Heavy duty steel 2 tier staging
Heavy duty steel 2 tier staging
GREENHOUSES xx - Toughened safety glass included free
Toughened safety glass included free
GREENHOUSES xx - Floor plans
Floor plans
GREENHOUSES xx - Greenhouse base preparation and other information
Greenhouse base preparation and other information
GREENHOUSES xx - Shelving
Shelving
GREENHOUSES xx - Wooden potting tables
Wooden potting tables
GREENHOUSES xx - Wooden 2 tier staging
Wooden 2 tier staging
GREENHOUSES xx - Cedar cold frames
Cedar cold frames
GREENHOUSES xx - Irrigation kits
Irrigation kits
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