Has anyone got one of these...

[becky250970]

Palram Aluminium Greenhouse Frame & Base (H)2.03 x (W)1.93 x (L)2.55m - 8 x 6 Model, 700600

I'm looking for a greenhouse and I've found this, is it any good?

I might sound silly but I'm assuming I buy the frame and the glazing panels separate???

Help please as I don't know what I'm doing...

[T8Ter]

Hi Becky, I don't have one of those greenhouses but it looks ok for a first greenhouse. Yes you buy the glazing seperate (shown underneath). Not a bad price for a 8x6 with base, under �200 all in.

[becky250970]

Thanks T8Ter. Would I be able to put this straight onto 'dirt' on my allotment or does in need a solid floor, paving for example? Never owned a greenhouse before but I thought I'd treat myself.

[binley100]

I've been looking at the same greenhouse so glad you posed the questions. I was thinking about putting down slabs to put it on, but not sure how you secure the frame to the floor. Advice needed please.

[snuffer]

Don't have a greenhouse at the moment (this one looks tempting) but had one years ago at another house. The most important thing with the base is that it is level. An uneven base warps the greenhouse frame putting stresses on the glazing and creating problems with the sliding door.

What I did (and it seemed to work OK) was buy an additional base, dig out a shallow narrow trench to put this base in, make sure it was level and concrete it into place. The base for the greenhouse was then bolted to this (had to drill a few extra holes).

Worked a treat and was very stable.

[COMPOST CORNER]

I have a b&q 6x6 GH with polycarb panels and it cost a lot more than this four years ago.
The base is included so to put it on soil I guess you would need as previously mentioned a level concrete or brick surface to fix the base too.
One thing I have found with mine is the propensity for the panels to be a little susceptible to strong winds and if you lose one , others soon follow. If you are in a windy place, then I would suggest either silicon sealant or glazing tape as an insurance policy to stop the loss of panels, because they can really fly in a gale.

Good luck, I wish I had got a bigger GH but got the biggest I could afford at the time.
Well worth it.

[PAULW]

Hi Becky
May I be the first person to pee on your fire, IMO you need to have a greenhouse close at hand for unexpected changes in the weather I have seen people with the little plastic greenhouse full of seedlings lose the lot were they left the plot on a dull overcast morning only to have to it turn into a bright blistering hot afternoon, result crispy plants. You can get the same problem in reverse bright morning turns into freezing snow storm so if you have any distance to travel or cannot visit every day think carefully before installing a greenhouse on your plot.

[reggietheveggie]

Becky.

Last week I bought the 6x4 version from B&Q. I've just spent today putting it together and I'm quite impressed with it . The instructions are fairly concise and straightforward but I'd recommend laying all the parts out before you start assembling so that you can see what you're doing

Martyn.

[HotStuff]

I bought the 6x6 Palram from B&Q a bit over a year ago and have been very pleased with it. Haven't had any problems with panels blowing. Mine is on a patio behind the garage and the only thing holding it down are a few bricks on the sill at the bottom of the base. The only thing I would recommend is to make sure there are no kids within ear-shot when you assemble it, otherwise they might learn a few new words

[becky250970]

Thanks Guys - you've certainly given me lots to think about.

[Smoggy67]

Got exactly that model - quite sturdy and nice design.

Erected mine on slabs then fixed it to the slabs by drilling, using screw plugs then very long masonry screws - it isn't going anywhere..lol

Only issue I found was that the sliding door runners sit level with the frame base, hence if on level ground the door wont open - I conquered this by sitting the front along the edge of the paving (it is right angled to do so) and digging an inch deep border below runner... Perfect.

If I had my chance to re-erect it, I would put it on 2 course of bricks, that way i'd have more headroom.....

Hope it helps...

Dav.