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    opinions on norfolk greenhouses?

    Hello,

    I'd love to get a greenhouse for my new plot but can't afford to spend too much money on it (free would be ideal but I'm a bit worried about trying to dismantle and re-assemble a second hand one even if i could find one..) I saw an ad for Norfolk greenhouses in gardeners world mag and they look a bit too good to be true.. (norfolk-greenhouses.co.uk if anyone wants to look) does anyone have any experience with one? Are they sturdy enough? how are they to assemble? Is the ventilation adequate? they seem to only have the door and a sliding window to the rear.. I've never had a greenhouse before so this is all unknown territory to me.. I'd be wanting it for a combination of propagation and growing greenhouse crops such as peppers + aubergines if that makes any difference and can in theory get to the plot most days if need be

    thanks in advance for all your advice

    Becca
    I have a dream:
    a dream that, one day, chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.
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    Ive just ordered the 8x6 ultimate, so waiting for it to arrive as for ventilation if you goto the accessories page on their website they have solar air vents that you can buy for it at £29 each, Ive ordered 2.

    Cheers Chris
    Last edited by crichmond; 10-01-2008, 11:56 AM.
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    Cheers Chris

    Beware Greeks bearing gifts, or have you already got a wooden horse?... hehe.

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    • #3
      I have no direct experience but think they were discussed in this thread...

      http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...hink_5172.html

      Hope that helps
      Happy Gardening,
      Shirley

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      • #4
        thanks for the thread seems to be a mixed opinion, norfolk greenhouses are like marmite, you either love em or hate em.. :S following a link i found a nice looking one in homebase but i'm a bit loathe to spend too much on an allotment one as I'd feel a bit mean taking it with me if i had to move.. I have a month or so to make my decision anyway, still got 3/4 of an allotment of bramble stalks and nettle roots to dig up just getting excited about that point where I get to plant and grow stuff rather than digging it out
        I have a dream:
        a dream that, one day, chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.

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        • #5
          I love my Norfolk, but it's a STANDARD one, with plastic on a roll covering, which you bury like a polytunnel cover. The ULTIMATE sort need a proper base to be fixed down on, or they blow away... They really do - I've seen one after high winds, most of it was on someoe else's plot..!

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          • #6
            When my ultimate arrives I plan to fasten it to a wood base made from 2x6 and put brackets on the wood then deck the inside with flags which will hold the wood down by sitting on the brackets.
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            Cheers Chris

            Beware Greeks bearing gifts, or have you already got a wooden horse?... hehe.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by crichmond View Post
              When my ultimate arrives I plan to fasten it to a wood base made from 2x6 and put brackets on the wood then deck the inside with flags which will hold the wood down by sitting on the brackets.
              Sounds sensible Also, check that your panels are really securely fixed in, as they allegedly pop out a bit too easily if the frame flexes in the wind...!

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              • #8
                I looked at these but thought they were a little flimsy when compared to a traditional aluminium one, keep your eyes open on ebay, freeads, freecycle etc.

                Reassembling one isn't that hard especially if you take an indelible marker and lable up each joint before you take it apart.

                Good luck.
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                • #9
                  I've got one - the 8 x 6 with rigid plasticky panes. If you are getting one I hope you like jigsaw puzzles - putting it together was a bit of a nightmare (especially as son put several of the bits upside down and they wouldn't bolt to the other bits). It's very light and really does need to be bolted down. The sliding door is fine, but I've had nothing but problems with the window vent at the back - I've got it wired in now. Having said that, for the price they are good value and at least if the glazing blows out (as a couple of my panels did early last year) it doesn't shatter like glass would. When I was looking to buy I actually coveted the octagonal one but they don't seem to sell it any more - after putting together the ordinary 8 x 6 I can understand why.

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                  • #10
                    The Norfolk's instructions are mostly diagrams ... and not good ones at that. The written instructions, sparse as they are, seem to be translated from Chinese via German into English, ie clear as mud.
                    You also need to watch out for small print ... we put all the bolts in as instructed, then got down to the bit where it tells you that half the bolts need to go in the OTHER way !
                    Good luck!
                    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                    • #11
                      Instructions

                      Hi all!
                      I have just acquired a Norfolk Ultimate Junior 4' greenhouse as a clearance from a friend who died. However, I have no instructions.
                      Does anyone know how to put one up or where I could get instructions from for free?
                      Any advice would be much appreciated.
                      No matter how much i love jigsaws I don't fancy doing this without some instructions - especially after reading posts about putting bolts in the wrong way and then finding out that they have to be put in differently later on! lol

                      Thanks
                      guys n' gals!

                      Jax
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                      • #12
                        Try ringing the firm. Norfolk Greenhouses

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                        • #13
                          Barefoot: their instructions won't be of much help, believe me.
                          All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                          • #14
                            norfolk greenhouses 8x6

                            Can these greenhouses be bolted/screwed to a concrete base??

                            as it doesent look like there is a base with it

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                            • #15
                              Yes, they can.

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