Nationwide. apparently all greenhouses are going to only be stocked online so all store stock is to be cleared!
all frames reduced to £25!
all bases reduced to £5!
all packs of glass reduced to £5!
I picked up a 6x4 green aluminium set including frame and base for £25, and 3 packs of glass at a fiver each!!
this was from the Plymouth store but is nationwide.
Top comments
twinkle
20 Feb 165#16
Bought a great polycarbonate one end of 2014 for £40 or so...they do wobble a bit in the wind though....hence can be noisy...fixed ours with metal bands to reduce movement..its been a great little greenhouse.
englands28
28 Feb 163#170
I didn't get any glass at all as i have kids and wanted the best of both worlds - A greenhouse but a safe one so i didn't plan on using glass. I don't intend to take the sheets out in winter but if a Major storm was predicted over the winter with polycarbonate it gives me the option to take the panels out if needed and i could just wrap them up and put somewhere safe until safe to put them back in. I know this it a bit OTT but i could see this blowing over in very strong winds, but then so do fence panels so damage could always be a option. ( all depends where you put your greenhouse)
I think i am going to screw the frame to the 6" base ( you could always get a glue for this from most DIY shops if your not very diy competent ) Then i can but a few bricks in the inside of the 6" base to weigh it down. You could also get a few bags of sand on each corner and tie it down for the winter.
You don't need to measure all the sheets , I brought 20 sheets of 2' X 4' 4mm thick. I used 17 1/2 sheets.
For the sides i used 9 full sheets ( No cutting required ).
For the roof i used 4 full sheets - i had to cut about a 1/4" off all 4 , this might depend on how accurate your sheets where cut , might be dead on 2' might be just under / just over - mine where dead on so 1/4" off ( remember measure twice - cut once )
For the upper windows i just placed a sheet up to the frame and marked the angles , remember the clips that hook over your bottom panel, this upper window needs to sit on this clip so you get a overlap for the rain to dribble onto the lower panel. - If you are not sure you could always make a cardboard template.
If pictures speak louder than than words i can take the panels out and take some pics to show you.
Appoliges for the long post , hope it helps , If in doubt Ask - Advice is Free !
Doing the greenhouse was easy, uploading a picture ..... oh my days. . I hope it worked.
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xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
21 Feb 163#83
Found this in the box for my frame, hopefully it'll help you peeps with the size of the glass and what packs are needed with each size frame :smiley:
Latest comments (237)
guy_richardson1
23 Apr 16#237
Thank you so much, you saved my day! Amazing!
guy_richardson1
23 Apr 16#228
Did anyone get the instructions for the frame build? I just noticed that mine only came with base and glazing instructions.
Did anyone else get the frame instructions at all? Is it hard to figure out without instructions? If anyone has the time and kindness of heart to send me some shots of the instructions for the frame, that would be amazing, I can PM you or however this works :smile: Thanks again!
niceroundpound
23 Apr 16#231
comments removed , please do not post personal information on the forums , thanks :smiley:
dataload to niceroundpound
23 Apr 16#232
I'll remove his email address from my quote, for you, as you have not removed it when removing his post
guy_richardson1 to niceroundpound
23 Apr 16#233
Sorry, I'm new to this lol. :smile:
guy_richardson1
23 Apr 16#230
Hi, thanks for your reply. I just went through the bins and found them, but realized that I only ever got the instructions for the glazing and the base, not for the actual greenhouse build itself. I remember glancing at them when I opened the package on arrival and wondering about the frame but being in a rush that day i never really thought about it until I've come to build it lol. So yeah, I have the base and glazing instructions, but nothing for the frame. All the parts have code numbers on them and I haven't a clue where to start, tried using the picture on the box but it's useless lol.
I have everything laid out on the patio and spent about 30 minutes scratching my head trying to figure the damn thing out lol, but I can't get in touch with anyone on my only free day of the week to get the damn instructions. If anyone has a copy they can take a few snaps of and e-mail me, I would be extremely grateful, and I'll post a pic of the finished thing to say thanks :smile:
dataload
23 Apr 16#229
so did you throw them away or were they never included?
imranwas
21 Apr 16#226
Couldn't find any where.!.!.!.!
dataload to imranwas
21 Apr 16#227
you are over 2 months late to the party..
rolfee
2 Apr 16#224
Can anyone with the 6x4 greenhouse tell me if parts H1 (Corner Verticals) and B4-1/B4-2 (Roof Edge Bars) are the same? I seem to have extra H1 parts but no B4-1 or B4-2. Thanks
lxx to rolfee
2 Apr 16#225
I have the 6x6, 2xG1(diagonal braces) and the bottom bar to settle down the sliding door is missing...
lovesit
24 Mar 16#223
Thank you so much for the link and your advise, it's very much appreciated :smile:
I used 17 1/2 sheets on my 6x4 so if my maths is correct you should need 21 1/2 sheets to complete a 6x6 ( if its the same style as mine ( see picture posted earlier ) That gives you no sheets for error so you might want to order a few more just incase , you always have some spare then if you ever need to replace a panel.
Remember to fit the seal around the frame before you fit the sheets. Make sure the UV protected side faces outwards , And take into account the little hooks that hold your top side's sheet's in place, this is for the water to run off onto the lower panel. so bear this in mind when you cut the top sheets. If in doubt make a cardboard template before you cut the poly sheets and fit the hooks onto the lower panel and measure to the bottom of the hook. ( they are a about 7mm (ish) deep so you should have around a 7mm (ish) overhang from the top and bottom sheet if that makes sense )
Fit the door at the end as per instructions. Don't over tighten the nuts as i had a few bolts snap for that reason.
If you get stuck just ask. You can use scissors to cut the poly ( i used a stanley knife and spirit level )
Hope this helps and good look, It will look fab when done.
englands28
27 Feb 16#150
Just polycarbonated my frame. £65 for the polycarbonate off eBay with next day delivery. 2'x4' sheets 4mm thick. Easy to cut with a Stanley knife for the angles. Just leave a 3mm gap for expansion and make sure you have the UV protection side facing outwards. Nice and safe for the kids now.( 6x4 greenhouse)
lxx to englands28
27 Feb 16#152
Would you please let me know how to get the size of polycarbonate needed? I need No 4 glass but do not know what size in the package - may need to find a glass store and order them.
Thanks in advance :smiley:
lovesit to englands28
22 Mar 16#220
Hi there, thank you for your advise, in the next few weeks I'm hoping to build mine :smiley: just wondering who you purchased yours off, I have a 6 by 6 one so not quite sure how many I will need?:confused:
englands28
21 Mar 16#217
More than welcome, hope I have helped in some way. Just had another thought, you could also use railway sleepers which might be more easy on the eye depending on where the greenhouse is going. You can paint them any colour you wanted, still get the extra height in the house, just screw the frame to them. Should be good for 10 years or more if treated correctly . They are on offer at wicked for 4 for 3 at the moment too.
lxx to englands28
22 Mar 16#219
Thanks, much appreciated!
Got friends coming to help - they will probably go down the brick route :smiley:
englands28
21 Mar 16#218
That was meant to be wickes ( flip in predictive text ) lol
englands28
20 Mar 161#215
Might sound to simple but what about just taking the tiles up where the greenhouse is going to go and level the soil for the base.
Next option would be to put bricks down ( cemented) or dense blocks ( concrete blocks) on the flat also cemented to give you a level surface on top of the tiles.
Or just take up the tiles , put dense blocks down on the soil which would require no cementing and level them that way.
This would also add about 4" to your height as well which would give you more height inside your house.
lxx to englands28
21 Mar 16#216
Many thanks for your detailed explanation :smiley:
englands28
18 Mar 16#213
If it's a 6x6 glass greenhouse I would just screw it or glue it to the base ( adhesive has come a long way with modern technology) metal to metal adhesive.
And you can get self tapping metal screws if screwing. ( with a cordless drill ) just ask your neighbours if you haven't got one.
Just make sure it's on a level surface. And rub the two mating faces with sand paper to get a rough surface for better adhesion if glueing.
There is so much weight in that greenhouse the only thing that will blow it over is it sliding off the base.
This is just my opinion and others will probably disagree with this.
Just think how heavy those packs of glass where. Only a hurricane will blow that over if done and positioned correctly.
I fully appreciate that not everyone is diy skilled , I can put my hand to most things but the iron has always baffled me. Leave that to the boss.
lxx to englands28
20 Mar 16#214
Thanks a lot :smiley:
What if the surface is not level? The tiles are actually for internal use, not suitable for the garden, done by the previous owner...
I can't iron either :disappointed:
lxx
18 Mar 16#212
Many thanks :smiley:
It's a glass greenhouse, 6x6 with base, will it be okay if I just use the base without securing the base to the ground? The tiles are not 100% even though. The greenhouse will be standing in the corner of the garden (a very small one, 4x4.5 meters)
I have tiles in the garden, could anyone please let me know if I need to use concrete to fix the base to the tiles first?
Many thanks :smiley:
englands28 to lxx
18 Mar 16#211
The easiest way to hold your base down would be to use a metal to concentrate adhesive which you can buy from most Diy shops. ( depending on what sort of tile you have as they might not stick to porcelain tiles )
Depending on how thick your tile is you could also screw straight into your tile/slab. ( with a raw plug etc)
Is it a glass greenhouse or poly ? If it is glass I wouldn't worry to much about it as there is a fair bit of weight in the greenhouse. Plus you won't damage your tiles if you ever come to move the greenhouse.
trickydick
14 Mar 16#209
DOH! I've just gone to put mine together and realised that the 6x6 frame and base is for polycarbonate only which I didn't realise! Does anyone in the SG19 area have a 6x6 glass frame that they want to swap with a ploycarbonate frame? Thanks
Norma Snockers
13 Mar 16#208
you put the glass in the correct hole and insert the clips to retain it, not sure what else you need?
maj2509
13 Mar 16#207
Hi, Can someone please give me Glazing Instructions. I really need them. Thank you.
lxx
13 Mar 16#206
See post 83.
tredegar71
23 Feb 162#133
The instruction manual in my box was soaking wet and stuck together and fell to bits as I tried to part the pages
For anyone interested in a full copy of the assembly manual, go here
maj2509 to tredegar71
13 Mar 16#205
Hi, do you have any instructions for glass? Thank you.
iain6399
8 Mar 16#204
Yes, I noticed the 6x4 palram had the clear polycarbonate sheets included - the one I got was 8x6 which should have had a seperate pack containing the glazing panels - there must be some of these packs about somewhere ....
eddy64
7 Mar 16#203
my friend bought a palram greenhouse from b&q, it was a 6x4 one. had clear polycarbonate glazing that was in the same box as the frame and base. dunno about one that uses twinwall polycarbonate though.
iain6399
6 Mar 16#202
Did anyone pickup a Palram greenhouse (also in some B & Q's) with polycarbonate glazing and did you manage to get the seperate corresponding polycarbonate sheet packs.
rumuk
5 Mar 16#201
does anyone know anywhere in the north east that has the following
610mm x 545mm = 2 sheets ( Code J4-5)
610mm x 464mm x 38? = 8 sheets ( Code J4-6)
Thanks very much
coxeyr
4 Mar 161#200
For those still after a greenhouse or base I've not long got back from the Grantham B&Q with a 6x4 greenhouse and 2 no2 glass. They have 1 more 4x6, and a few 6X6 and 8x6. They also had a few base's 1pack of no1 and no3 glass if anyone lives local.
Just for info, greenhouse with polycarbonate does blow over as I found out Tuesday ( wasn't surprised ).( wasn't screwed down )
Greenhouse screwed down and loaded with bricks inside the 6" base doesn't blow over in stronger winds we had last night ( Wednesday) ( was very strong wind as it kept waking me up, or that was me thinking the neighbours and just inherited a greenhouse)
Still standing strong and all sheets intact.
So don't be scared to use polycarbonate if you can't get hold of the glass. Oh and screw it down !
Happy hunting !
lxx
3 Mar 16#197
Anyone knows where to find glass pack No.1 or No. 4 in London?
Many thanks :smiley:
TheAllenFamily
2 Mar 16#196
Thanks for taking the time to reply - much appreciated.
xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
2 Mar 161#195
Yes there is a window that you can open in the roof which has a latch, like an old fashioned window. The auto opener replaces that latch and opens automatically when it gets too hot.
eddy64
2 Mar 16#194
anybody seen any cheap auto vents in the Sheffield area?
Norma Snockers
1 Mar 16#193
On my old greenhouse the vent replaced an existing pane
englands28
1 Mar 16#191
The glass auto open vent would only apply if you already have a opening window in the roof. They are 2 bars ( well where when I last had one ) that are on a hinge. Connecting to you window frame and window and works by heat, when it gets hot in there it opens, when it cools they shut..
But you already need to have a opening unless it comes as a complete set. Hope this helps.
TheAllenFamily to englands28
1 Mar 16#192
Understood, but my question is whether the 6x6 from B&Q has an opening ...
TheAllenFamily
1 Mar 16#190
.. so the roof has an opener on one side to accomodate this ?
Norma Snockers
1 Mar 16#189
I think it just fits in, might need a slight adjust somewhere, maybe a smaller pane but worth a go at a fiver
Rubbish reviews though
TheAllenFamily
1 Mar 16#188
Excuse my lack of knowledge (must get out in the garden more), but by vent I mean an opening in the roof.
I did see a "glass greenhouse auto-vent" on sale for £5, but didn't put one of those by as I didn't know if the greenhouse had a vent !
Thanks again.
Norma Snockers
1 Mar 16#187
The vent mechanisms were available separately, reduced to a fiver from over £20
englands28
1 Mar 161#185
I Have a 6x4 and it doesn't have a open vent - it's the green version.
TheAllenFamily to englands28
1 Mar 16#186
Thanks for the swift response. I have one of each put by and would prefer one with a vent.
TheAllenFamily
1 Mar 16#184
Hi there,
Does either the 6x4 or 6x6 have an opening vent?
Thanks in advance.
trickydick
1 Mar 16#183
Thank you for this. I picked up a 6x6 frame with base and glass at St. Neots. I got the last no. 2 packs but there were a few frame and bases left and a few no. 1 packs.. I hope this helps someone.
lxx
1 Mar 16#182
You are an angel, many thanks :smile:
lxx
29 Feb 16#180
Would anyone be kind enough to let me know what size of glasses in glass pack 4? The details should be on the package. Much appreciated!
B&Q referred me to Gardman, the supplier, however I was told that's got nothing to do with them. Called B&Q customer service, told me nothing they could do either... :disappointed:
rumuk to lxx
29 Feb 16#181
It has
4 x 610 x 544
1 x 610 x 467
1 x 610 x 229
2 x 610 x 234 x 20
hope this helps
englands28
29 Feb 16#179
I have a friend at work who is getting rid of his greenhouse and glass. If anyone is interested please pm me and I can forward on his details. You would have to take the glass out yourself ( Nuneaton) it's a 8x6 so plenty of glass. Hope this helps someone.
maj2509
27 Feb 16#153
I managed to buy glass panes from a farmer in Evesham, 50 p each pane. I will have to do some cutting but at least I have something to put on. The farmer has lots of glass panes left. If anyone needs them, let me know.
lxx to maj2509
27 Feb 16#156
The package of my 6x4 frame states "this product is not suitable for polycarbonate glazing", is your frame different from mine?
pinktigerlily to maj2509
28 Feb 16#171
I would love to have the farmers details for glass please.
pinktigerlily to maj2509
28 Feb 16#176
I would love to have the farmers details for glass please.
lxx to maj2509
29 Feb 16#178
I would love to have the farmers details for glass please.
maj2509
29 Feb 16#177
I have sent you a message.
Yossu
28 Feb 161#175
No need, I got an 8x6 frame in my car (Toyota Avensis Verso). I needed to move the front seat forward a bit, but it fitted OK. I had a 6x6 in the other day without even moving the front seat.
jbarnsley1
28 Feb 16#172
Darnall B&Q have 5 packs of no 4 in I went on Friday the store is closing down so u only get 20% off not like the reductions of £5 per pack they didn't have any pack no2 in though hope this helps Store Address: Greenland Road: Darnall: Sheffield: SOUTH YORKSHIRE: S9 5PA
Norma Snockers to jbarnsley1
28 Feb 16#173
It should scan at the reduced price initially?
lxx to jbarnsley1
28 Feb 16#174
Wish it's in London :smiley:
englands28
28 Feb 163#170
I didn't get any glass at all as i have kids and wanted the best of both worlds - A greenhouse but a safe one so i didn't plan on using glass. I don't intend to take the sheets out in winter but if a Major storm was predicted over the winter with polycarbonate it gives me the option to take the panels out if needed and i could just wrap them up and put somewhere safe until safe to put them back in. I know this it a bit OTT but i could see this blowing over in very strong winds, but then so do fence panels so damage could always be a option. ( all depends where you put your greenhouse)
I think i am going to screw the frame to the 6" base ( you could always get a glue for this from most DIY shops if your not very diy competent ) Then i can but a few bricks in the inside of the 6" base to weigh it down. You could also get a few bags of sand on each corner and tie it down for the winter.
You don't need to measure all the sheets , I brought 20 sheets of 2' X 4' 4mm thick. I used 17 1/2 sheets.
For the sides i used 9 full sheets ( No cutting required ).
For the roof i used 4 full sheets - i had to cut about a 1/4" off all 4 , this might depend on how accurate your sheets where cut , might be dead on 2' might be just under / just over - mine where dead on so 1/4" off ( remember measure twice - cut once )
For the upper windows i just placed a sheet up to the frame and marked the angles , remember the clips that hook over your bottom panel, this upper window needs to sit on this clip so you get a overlap for the rain to dribble onto the lower panel. - If you are not sure you could always make a cardboard template.
If pictures speak louder than than words i can take the panels out and take some pics to show you.
Appoliges for the long post , hope it helps , If in doubt Ask - Advice is Free !
Doing the greenhouse was easy, uploading a picture ..... oh my days. . I hope it worked.
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eddy64
28 Feb 161#169
well you could put a bit of silicone sealant on the w clips to hold them in place if needed.
xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
21 Feb 163#83
Found this in the box for my frame, hopefully it'll help you peeps with the size of the glass and what packs are needed with each size frame :smiley:
Norma Snockers to xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
21 Feb 16#85
Perfect thank you!
rolfee to xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
21 Feb 16#94
Thanks xxxxLucy_Louxxxx :smiley:
rolfee to xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
21 Feb 16#100
Thanks xxxxLucy_Louxxxx :smiley:
lxx to xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
28 Feb 16#168
Thank you :smiley:
lxx
28 Feb 16#167
That's great! Thank you :smile:
Norma Snockers
23 Feb 16#132
Bedford store has around 12x No4 and 20x No3 - take gloves, packaging is manky but seems intact
You can make No2s from enough No3s - you just need to cut the triangles or buy them separately from a glazier.
lxx to Norma Snockers
28 Feb 16#166
May I knnow can I get glass No 4 out of glass No 1 or No 2, or do you have the size for glasses in No 4?
Pack 1 of 2 is the frame and the base, the base is in the main pack, that's how I understood it. My base was in the main pack. I have the green frame, not sure if it's for glass or polycarbonate but I just used polycarbonate. As I'm not going to live in it I wasn't bothered. Come winter when the strong winds come I can just pop the sheets out and store in my shed and not have the worlds biggest kite.
I used 13 full 2x4 sheets for the roof and sides then cut 4 sheets to suit for the door, and upper angle Windows. I'll post a picture when I get to my laptop.
Hope this helps someone.
lxx to englands28
28 Feb 16#164
Thanks, that's really helpful. So you didn't get any of the glass packs? I do not have a shed to store the sheets in winter though and not sure how to get the accurate measurement of the sheets needed...(measure one by one after setting up the frame?) Sorry for being ignorant, any guidance appreciated :smiley:
lxx
28 Feb 16#162
Could anyone who has got the 6x4 greenhouse let me know how many packs you have for the frame and the base? I am waiting for delivery however I've only got 'Pack 1 of 2', do I need 'Pack 2 of 2' as well?
Could anyone let me know where to get glass No 4 as well, have been to 4 stores showing stock available but none had it. I have ordered 2xglass No 2, will need 1xglass No 4 for 6x4 according to the print on packages of the glass?
Any clarification appreciated, many thanks in advance!
lxx
27 Feb 16#161
My frame must be for glass then... where can I find glass No 4?
By the way, the package says "pack 1 of 2", but I don't have anything else apart from 2 packs of glass No 2, I know I will need glass No 4, however should there be "pack 2 of 2"???
lxx
27 Feb 16#160
I am trying to upload a photo, hope it works
By the way, the package says "pack 1 of 2", but I don't have anything else apart from 2 packs of glass No 2, I know I will need glass No 4, however should there be "pack 2 of 2"???
eddy64
27 Feb 16#159
the poly frame is probably more flimsy than the glass one since it has to support less weight, ive put up a few greenhouses for my mates and the glass ones had thicker aluminium struts than the poly ones.
could also have to do with how the glass/ poly is held in the frame.
Mumzcuddles
27 Feb 16#158
There are two different frames one for glass and one for polyc. I was told by the person in the gardening dept, not sure how true it is, that you can't use the glass in the poly frame. I'm not sure why.
maj2509
27 Feb 16#157
I haven't read anything on instructions yet but glass is better than polycarbonate because of its weight. Polycarbonate is stronger though
lxx
27 Feb 16#155
Thanks for posting this, heat added :smiley:
Is it possible to post a picture showing the size of glasses in No 4? Went to 4 stores but can't find any although 3 stores showing they have them in stock!
Many thanks :smiley:
lxx
27 Feb 16#154
Any one could post the size of glasses in No 4 package and how to get the glass ordered?
Thanks :smiley:
SanneNL
26 Feb 16#145
I found the 6x4 greenhouse at the London Sydenham B&Q, they still have some left, also glass no2, no1 but none of the no4 - so will need a no4 - 35 pounds. Anyone in London know any B&Q with who stocks no4 glass?
lxx to SanneNL
27 Feb 16#151
Have you found No 4 glass? For the 6x4, is it 2xNo2 plus 1xNo4? Thanks :smiley:
Mumzcuddles
23 Feb 16#128
Thanks for this, managed to pick up a 6'x6' poly frame at Bury B&Q yesterday they did have a couple of 6'x4' frames left and the B&Q at Rochdale had a couple of glass pack 1 and 4 still left yesterday if anyone in that area is interested. Don't bother ringing though as I was told that they don't stock greenhouses and I had to buy it online. That was before I drove there and bought the frame :/
Has anybody seen the polycarbonate panels for the frames anywhere? I now I can just buy the stuff and cut it to size but feeling a bit lazy at the moment
lxx to Mumzcuddles
27 Feb 16#149
How did you manage to put 6x6 base in a car, are you driving a van? :laughing:
Grimzz
27 Feb 16#148
Ideal, I was wanting a fruit cage for my strawberries this will be ideal. throw a net over and no need for glass!
rumuk
26 Feb 16#147
can the number 4 packs be cut down to make the other sizes if so how many packs do you think it would take to complete a 6x6 frame?
jam66
26 Feb 16#146
Hi, This is a great deal, thank you one_speed_gearbox for posting. Does anyone have the dimensions for the polycarbonate panels? If I could see a similar pick to the glass greenhouse I'd be really grateful. I've picked up a greenhouse frame and base but there was no polycarb left. It says glass isn't suitable and the instructions weren't in the box. :-(. I'm assuming the panel sizes are pretty standard whether it's a 4x6, 6x6 or 8x6. Many thanks.
Yossu
25 Feb 16#144
Ooh, that's a good tip. Maybe I should ring my local back and ask for the garden centre. I just asked the lady who answered the phone. Could be they have them there as well.
Thanks again
Mumzcuddles
25 Feb 16#143
They had the frames and the Rochdale one had some glass. Make sure you speak to someone in the garden centre though as when I rang I was told that they don't sell them in store when I went down they had about 3 or 4 for glass and one for polycarb.
Yossu
25 Feb 16#142
Thanks, I'll ring them in the morning.
Was it just the frames, or the glass as well?
Thanks again.
Yossu
25 Feb 16#139
Anyone know if these are available in any stores around the Manchester area?
Mumzcuddles to Yossu
25 Feb 16#141
They had some in the Bury store the other day. Not sure if they are still there though
rumuk
25 Feb 16#140
thanks will keep an eye out
seventynine
25 Feb 16#138
Keep looking in different stores. I went to Bradford (Leeds old road) last night and managed to find last 3 packs of no2. They had few packs of no1 and no4 left on stock.
tredegar71
23 Feb 16#137
Most of the glass is 2ft x 2ft (610mm), if you do a local search on ebay you often find people selling used glass at reasonable prices - roughly £2 a sheet
Obviously this would require local collection
rumuk
23 Feb 16#136
thanks any idea of a reasonable source for glass, can imagine it costing quite a bit
rumuk
23 Feb 16#134
it would be great for an update how yous get on with polycarbonate glass and the size to use e.t.c
tredegar71 to rumuk
23 Feb 16#135
Polycarbonate is not really suitable as it flexes and is likely to pop out of the frames
Glass also has the advantage of weight making the whole structure more stable
fredogirl
23 Feb 16#131
Does anyone know of the glass is 3mm or 4mm?
beetroot66
23 Feb 16#129
There were two 6x4 kits (frame + base + polycarbs) at Stoney Lane, Christchurch earlier today, reduced from £200 down to £50. Also one £5 pack of polycarb suitable for a 6x6 frame
Mumzcuddles to beetroot66
23 Feb 16#130
Unfortunately it's a bit to far to travel for the poly :disappointed: thank you
tygr
23 Feb 16#127
Just called around to try to get my no 4 pack. Merthyr and Ebbw Vale don't so I rang Pontypridd and the nice gentleman is putting a couple packs on click and collect for me.
So, looks like I'm all sorted. Thanks again.
maka1874
23 Feb 16#126
There are some 6x6,6x4,6x8 base and about 8 pack of No.2 glasses panels in chestfield B&q (Kent).
maj2509
23 Feb 162#125
You sounded so much like a short lived Spe*m.
maj2509
22 Feb 16#117
Like many others, I have got just the base and frame and no glass at all and there is none in stock in whole of the midlands. What other materials can be used? Boxes clearly say on them 'Not suitable for Polycarbonate'. Any suggestions please.
beeyon to maj2509
23 Feb 16#121
There is some stock in the midlans but we're keeping quiet about it, when we've aquired it all we'll put it on ebay for a fair profit collect only, of course - £28 No2 pack, £20 No1 pack, £17 No4 pack - bargain !
As for alternative materials, you could possibly use thin mild steel plate - very rigid, but has the disadvantage of your plants not growing at all
-=blootoon=- to maj2509
23 Feb 16#124
4mm polycarb should work fine but you might need to fit an extra strut here and there to make it more rigid.
fredogirl
22 Feb 16#113
Has anyone managed to find any glass packs around the Norfolk area?
beeyon to fredogirl
23 Feb 16#123
Yes we did, thank you for your enqiry :smiley:
dudders2012
23 Feb 16#120
Anyone know if there's stock left in Stoke on Trent?
beeyon to dudders2012
23 Feb 16#122
Plenty of frames and bases I would imagine, but no glass cause we've already collected on our way through
coxeyr
22 Feb 16#119
Cheers OP did manage to get the 6x6 one yesterday from the Leicester B&Q and 2 packs of glass pack 1. The guy I asked in store for more glass did say somewhere on the instructions there was an email address for the manufacturer and I could email them direct for any missing glass. Have not opened any of mine yet but might help anyone out who has one.
bc111
22 Feb 16#118
Called in to b&q on the way home tonight, Bought a green 6x4 greenhouse all in one ie: frame base and polycarbonate panels, £50 happy chappy :smiley:
beetroot66
22 Feb 16#116
Cheers! I'd be really grateful if you could you let me know, either way. I bought a frame today as in-store customer services assured me that glass could be bought from their website, but clearly they don't know what they're talking about
fredogirl
22 Feb 16#115
Is the glass 3mm or 4mm?
codeye83
22 Feb 16#114
Hi I've managed to get another frame that is suitable for glass. I did get a few extra packs in case of any breakages so if I have any spare you're welcome to buy .
zoe1
22 Feb 16#112
they had 2 left this morning of 6x4 all in one ( base frame & glass) £50 in cardigan b&q and a lean too but no idea on price sorry, and only bases at a fiver i think 6 x 6 & 6 x 8.
eddy64
22 Feb 16#111
there was a 6x4 polycarbonate greenhouse for 50 quid at Sheffield Hillsborough b&q earlier today, auto vents were a fiver but they didn't have any.
pity they've not reduced the staging yet, could do with some.
sue55
22 Feb 161#110
Just wanted to say a big thank you to one_speed_gearbox for the original post, we managed to get last green 6x6 + base at store near to Trafford Centre this morning, there were other sizes and silver ones plus some bases, also managed to get some glass from Leigh - we phoned round local stores to find out what they had. We have been looking around to buy one when we could afford it - this has saved us SO much money - thanks again.
codeye83
21 Feb 16#63
Managed to find some glass in the hedge end, Southampton store only to discover when I got home that the greenhouse isn't suitable for glass . Says glass can't be returned so pretty useless really.
beetroot66 to codeye83
22 Feb 16#109
Hi, do you still have the glass? Apparently I need 1 x pack of number 4 and 2 x pack of number 2 glass. Will pay you and collect from Chandlers Ford if so
Darzen
22 Feb 16#108
Loads of bases with frames in Cardiff Hadfield Road for £25, No point in getting them tho as no glass.
Had glass from the Chester store today.. You had to ask for it though as not on display. Bargain thanks one_speed_gearbox
Galaxier
21 Feb 16#102
there was 2 more no4 packs, but one of it had definitely chipped and broken glass
tygr
21 Feb 16#101
Are there any more pack 4s left in Pontypridd?
angelaleonard51
21 Feb 16#60
Does anyone know if Cardiff have any
Galaxier to angelaleonard51
21 Feb 16#99
I've picked up 6x4 from Culverhouse Cross last evening, but it was last from that size. They've had few bigger though. No glass packages whatsoever. I found pack no4 in Pontypridd. Didn't manage to find any glass package no2, but there was about 10 no1 packs today around 3pm in Pontypridd
M30RDO
21 Feb 16#98
Thanks one speed, my wife's greenhouse lost a few panes over the winter and the glass replacements are very hard to come by and also expensive. My local ones didn't have one but I picked up the last three in Port Glasgow B&Q I thought there were only a couple a pack but there is 12 in each pack so I now have extra incase more storms appear heh heh thankyou!
Could anyone message me the two pics @ post 83 as I cant open them :disappointed:
SoupDragon1
21 Feb 16#93
just read the box carnt use glass ,needs to be polly carbonate comes in one pack
xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
21 Feb 16#92
Thank you, I managed to get 3 packs of number 3 from my local, the only ones available anywhere near me, they're very few and far between.
SoupDragon1
21 Feb 16#90
Hello,
Can anyone help ,i just bought the 6ft x 6ft green painted aluminium frame and base green house.
The bar code number is 0383 4695 what glass packs do i need?
xxxxLucy_Louxxxx to SoupDragon1
21 Feb 16#91
See post 83, there's a pic there which tells you what you need.
Stuart1234cat
20 Feb 16#8
they had got the frames and bases in Crewe. No glass packs that I could see though.
maggi999 to Stuart1234cat
21 Feb 16#89
Any glass you could see through??
Norma Snockers
21 Feb 16#88
The No3 pack has 6x 610x610 and 2x 610x544 for a quid if you can get some, there are a few left in Bedford
rumuk
21 Feb 16#84
bought a 6x6 and base today no glass if anyone has any luck finding a source it would be great to know where from
trev0712 to rumuk
21 Feb 16#86
There was plenty of box 3 in B&q Bedford (do you need that?) .. I needed no. 2 though
xxxxLucy_Louxxxx to rumuk
21 Feb 16#87
eBay is a great place, I managed to find a guy in Clacton today and got all the 610x610 sheets I needed for 50p each.
russ6893
21 Feb 16#82
Says on the box 'not suitable for polycarbonate glazing' - new glass sheets would cost a fortune !
Can someone please post the glass sizes in pack No2. Managed to get some No3s at a quid each which are the 610x610 and which i think in No2, it's probably just the triangular bits I need to make :smiley:
bc111
21 Feb 16#79
B&Q also sell acrylic sheeting might be worth pricing to cover a greenhouse, if it cost £100 to cover it would still be a good bargain :smiley:
alexyorks
21 Feb 16#78
th
That makes sense. Nearly asked too but in a rush! :sunglasses:
hunter89
21 Feb 16#74
Cannot Find any Anywhere in the northeast
joerob1972 to hunter89
21 Feb 16#77
Washington had 6x6 greenhouses with bases yesterday.
I didnt bother because there was no glass to go with them.
trojan34
21 Feb 16#76
you may be right mate but they must have got a D in physics at school to have built the one in store so poorly. the material itself felt flimsy. just not convinced it was ever a 210quid item to be honest.
russ6893
21 Feb 16#75
Is it glass or polycarbonate, the glazing for these - plenty of bases and frames but no glazing packs
B & Q bloke said a lot of the glazing packs were broken, suggesting real glass.
Bought a 6x6 and base but if I can't find suitable glazing cheap enough, then it'll go back .
Hoppingmad1
21 Feb 16#56
None in leyton
dion77 to Hoppingmad1
21 Feb 16#73
Thank you
Hagetha
21 Feb 16#72
Thanks for the heads up! got a 6 x 8 aluminium combined greenhouse base and frame pack for £5 at the Southend store! No, polycarbonate sheets available though but I'm sure I can find some somewhere? Any one else got the sheets and know what sizes I need? Seen some 4 x 2 foot sheets on line £40 for 10 and wondered whether these would do?
dad460
21 Feb 16#71
I managed to get the last 6x4 from Plymouth Derriford at 10am, and most of the glass from Plympton. thanks O.P.
bc111
21 Feb 16#70
Got a 6x4 frame and base for £15 Newtownabbey no glass packs available anywhere to be found
dion77
21 Feb 16#69
Glass are kept in wear house
alexyorks
21 Feb 16#67
Went to the Scunthorpe branch earlier. Only one 6 x 4 frame and one 8 x 6 base. No glass either.
dion77 to alexyorks
21 Feb 16#68
I was told glass is kept inside and not with greenhouse boxes they will be in wear house
Gaylor
21 Feb 16#66
How can I find it on line please
mojo_jojo
21 Feb 16#65
no glass at Cardiff Gate but aluminium frame for £15, green metal for £25 and bases for £5 as of 2pm Sunday, bloke said last glass went Sunday morning. (21/02/16)
trev0712
21 Feb 16#58
I picked a 6*4 up from Wisbech as Peterborough had none left. Wisbech had 2 more of the 6*4 and 2 of the 6*6..no glass though.
digit1guy to trev0712
21 Feb 16#64
Thanks saved me a trip as I am after some glass only
hodgsje
21 Feb 16#62
M
hellsbells27
21 Feb 16#61
Dion77- Just got a 6x6 frame and base for £30 from Friern Barnet B&Q. They didn't have glass so we went to Whetstone where they keep it all out the back so make sure you ask! Got the glass for £15 so £45 all in! Great deal :smiley:
arahman1986
20 Feb 16#23
Managed to nab a frame and base but no glass. Anyone got any ideas where to buy the panels from? Can't see any on the site
esq3585 to arahman1986
21 Feb 16#59
Have a look on ebay, figure out what size you need first though.
trev0712
21 Feb 16#57
I picked a 6*4 up from Wisbech as Peterborough had none left. Wisbech had 2 more of the 6*4 and 2 of the 6*6..no glass though.
dion77
21 Feb 16#55
Does anyone know if there is any left in north or east London
Rosieribbons
21 Feb 16#54
Just got 6x4 and glass from B and Q Southport. 40 pounds
trojan34
21 Feb 16#47
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME! Had them in my local b&q but all the packs had broken bits inside or missings bits. packaging looked like it had rotted away. staff even pretty much advised me not to bother buying. they had display versions in store and even they looked all broken and in my opinion not worth the sale price. very cheap and lightweight. one decent storm and goodbye. save up for a decent solid greenhouse if you want to save the journey to the tip in few months.
Oneday77 to trojan34
21 Feb 161#53
Many greenhouses are light weight and flimsy. When they are built, geometry and physics takes over and they are much sturdier. Especially if you build it properly.
tygr
21 Feb 16#52
Couple of 4x6 frames left in Banbury.
cenedra13
21 Feb 16#51
Got loads of bases and frames at Wellingborough.. none of it is marked down but all good at till
englands28
21 Feb 16#50
Just picked up a nice 6x4 frame in green for £25. ( Coventry) they had plenty if 6x6 Unfortunately no glass, I think I'm going to polycarbonate it. Base for a £5, was 6x6 but nothing a angle grinder won't fix. Absolute bargain, cheers OP.
deanyboy
21 Feb 16#49
Been to Wakefield and Dewsbury today, there was an 8'x6' but no panels and plenty of assorted base sizes in Wakefield.
Dewsbury still had quite a few greenhouses in stock and plenty of number 1 and 2 glass packs.
I bought an 8'x6' greenhouse, polycarbonate window pack, and a 4'x6' greenhouse all for £5 each, I think they may have been further knocked down since the other day!
rolfee
21 Feb 161#48
Does anyone know the size and quantity of the glass in pack 4?
manic91
21 Feb 16#46
Thanks :smiley:
databar
21 Feb 16#45
Been told by b&q the glass is 2' x 2'
databar
21 Feb 16#44
2 left at Taunton
no glass though, does anybody know the glass size is it 24"x24".thanks.
manic91
21 Feb 16#40
Stupid question I know, but are these dimensions in feet or meters?
dion77 to manic91
21 Feb 16#43
Feet
Robinsad
21 Feb 16#42
don't know if it helps anyone but erdington branch still has pack 4 of the glass and frames/bases. I'm just missing 1 pack 2 now.
jonohanson
21 Feb 16#41
Aluminium. they were on the 2nd isle to the outside (garden center bit), near the brooms and washing lines.
Also had some outdoor storage boxes reduced.
Tonyt123
20 Feb 16#20
Thanks. Just rushed over to our local B & Q and bought 6 x 6 frame, base and glass all for £45 Our hens will be so happy to have a nice run. Cheers.
Yiddo4life to Tonyt123
20 Feb 161#28
Them hens going to be all right in there, going to be pretty warm in there in the Summer - even with doors open just a thought from an uneducated non hen owner
hukdbargain to Tonyt123
21 Feb 16#39
Yes I love roast chicken.
Dave_Lee_
21 Feb 16#38
jonohanson, what were the frames made from?
jonohanson
21 Feb 161#37
Wakefield Cathederal have both the the 6x4 @ £25 and the [email protected] with bases for £5, no glass though. I did almost buy an 8x6 for the frame to use as a fruit cage, but I get high winds so would probably twist!!
dion77
21 Feb 16#36
I want one!!
gurjitsidhu87
21 Feb 16#35
I'm also needing some glass packs. Has anyone figured out a source where we can get them from? Thanks
twinkle
20 Feb 165#16
Bought a great polycarbonate one end of 2014 for £40 or so...they do wobble a bit in the wind though....hence can be noisy...fixed ours with metal bands to reduce movement..its been a great little greenhouse.
gurjitsidhu87 to twinkle
21 Feb 16#34
That looks huge. What size did you get? I'm after a big one :smiley:
Norma Snockers
21 Feb 16#33
They did this deal last year - there were around 20 or so frames in the Thurrock store but no glass, I was told the frame was discontinued, well done to all those who find the glass packs
Tonyt123
21 Feb 161#31
No they will be fine. Just using glass on roof so keeps most of water out and then using chicken wire around the sides. If it's really hot then will add shade.
Ivanhoe____ to Tonyt123
21 Feb 16#32
Or BBQ sauce :wink:
MRKIZZY
21 Feb 16#30
Good find thanks....heat added......I got a 8x6 green painted greenhouse with base for £25 but no glass at Trafford superstore in Manchester. Bargin.
They had at least half dozen 6x6 with no base for £25, but only an extra £5 for the base,they had loads of them left.
No glass packs instore.
Kookykat
21 Feb 161#29
Same thoughts echoed from a hen owner...
pinktigerlily
20 Feb 161#27
Thanks OP for a great find! I was desperately trying to get a greenhouse sorted ready for Spring. I managed to get a polycarbonate 4x6 and a glass 4x6 but two packs of glass short. Those who got the 4x6 glass one that says it comes with the base on the packaging, do you know whether the base is included in the one package or is it two separate packages?
dealerxxx
20 Feb 16#26
Naa! This can't be right!
tazman3
20 Feb 16#25
Picked one up from my local store. Also got no4 glass pack. But couldn't get the 2 no2 glass packs I need.
caped_crustation999
20 Feb 16#24
Any online plastic place will sell it, you just need to know what sizes it is. Use thin conservatory roof stuff.
1on4
20 Feb 161#22
Nothing in Warrington. Had a polycarbonate one but marked up at £200 and something.
lxx
20 Feb 161#21
Rushed to my local, as usual none in stock :disappointed:
xxxxLucy_Louxxxx
20 Feb 16#19
Thank you op, managed to get a base and an open box frame for £10 hopefully it's all there :smiley: As with the other posters, no glass though. The guy that helped us said they stopped getting the glass in a few years ago so that's why they are selling the frames off.
In the Colchester store they had a few 6x4 6x6 6x8 glass and polycarbonate base and frames in stock for £5/£25 and two open 6x6 glass frame boxes for £15, but they looked like they had lots of bits missing. If your cheeky like me, you'd probably get them cheaper, would be good for spares.
Robinsad
20 Feb 16#18
managed to get a frame and base but not all the glass :disappointed:
chelsea247711
20 Feb 16#17
Thanks, looks like I'll be back to store to buy the rest of the packs I need. Although I don't remember seeing the signs ... Perhaps I'll look harder.
chelsea247711
20 Feb 16#14
So did you buy a glass greenhouse or Polycarbonate one? Or do can you buy a greenhouse to fit either?
I just went and bought a 6x6 for £25 and a base for £5 but only one pack of 6x6 panels. I'm now wondering if I should have bought more???
I could see 1 on the base, 2 on the greenhouse and there weren't any numbers on the panels !!! Any help would be appreciated.
one_speed_gearbox to chelsea247711
20 Feb 16#15
from the signs in b & q, for a 6x6 you need 1 x pack of number 1 glass,and 2 x number 2 glass.
I brought a 6x4 and needed 1 x pack of number 4 and 2 x pack of number 2 glass. and I brought 1 extra of each as they were only a fiver for when I inevitably break a few panels putting it together!
rhysccfc31
20 Feb 16#13
Good deal, they do this every year around the same time to get rid of excess stock for the new stock, I posted the same deal a few years ago.. Hot
fatreg
20 Feb 162#12
Smashing deal!
hooray henry
20 Feb 16#11
Local has bits and pieces but no glass.
dart16
20 Feb 16#10
dont understand the point of linking to the site rather than the deal, doesnt say if it is just store specific
bd1981bd
20 Feb 16#6
Which Plymouth store? Plympton or derriford? Thanks op
one_speed_gearbox to bd1981bd
20 Feb 161#9
both stores! i got my 6x4 frame from the Derriford store and my glass from Plympton
codge
20 Feb 162#7
They are in the Meir (Stoke on Trent) store
joerob1972
20 Feb 16#5
My local has the frames and base but no glass. Salesman said the glass could be bought online but can't find any on b and q site
6sjh
20 Feb 16#4
Amazing price. A must buy.
caped_crustation999
20 Feb 161#3
Has anyone seen these reductions in any other store? Not questioning the OP, but wondering if it has been rolled out to all stores yet.
PrincessJellybean
20 Feb 16#2
Great bit of info you provide here, wish I could make use of it myself, but alas....
Heat added though because I'm sure that many will be able to grab a nice little deal will this info :smiley:
fiffio
20 Feb 16#1
can you buy the louvre vents section on the cheap too?
Opening post
all frames reduced to £25!
all bases reduced to £5!
all packs of glass reduced to £5!
I picked up a 6x4 green aluminium set including frame and base for £25, and 3 packs of glass at a fiver each!!
this was from the Plymouth store but is nationwide.
Top comments
I think i am going to screw the frame to the 6" base ( you could always get a glue for this from most DIY shops if your not very diy competent ) Then i can but a few bricks in the inside of the 6" base to weigh it down. You could also get a few bags of sand on each corner and tie it down for the winter.
You don't need to measure all the sheets , I brought 20 sheets of 2' X 4' 4mm thick. I used 17 1/2 sheets.
For the sides i used 9 full sheets ( No cutting required ).
For the roof i used 4 full sheets - i had to cut about a 1/4" off all 4 , this might depend on how accurate your sheets where cut , might be dead on 2' might be just under / just over - mine where dead on so 1/4" off ( remember measure twice - cut once )
For the upper windows i just placed a sheet up to the frame and marked the angles , remember the clips that hook over your bottom panel, this upper window needs to sit on this clip so you get a overlap for the rain to dribble onto the lower panel. - If you are not sure you could always make a cardboard template.
If pictures speak louder than than words i can take the panels out and take some pics to show you.
Appoliges for the long post , hope it helps , If in doubt Ask - Advice is Free !
Doing the greenhouse was easy, uploading a picture ..... oh my days. . I hope it worked.
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I have everything laid out on the patio and spent about 30 minutes scratching my head trying to figure the damn thing out lol, but I can't get in touch with anyone on my only free day of the week to get the damn instructions. If anyone has a copy they can take a few snaps of and e-mail me, I would be extremely grateful, and I'll post a pic of the finished thing to say thanks :smile:
Polycarbonate
I used 17 1/2 sheets on my 6x4 so if my maths is correct you should need 21 1/2 sheets to complete a 6x6 ( if its the same style as mine ( see picture posted earlier ) That gives you no sheets for error so you might want to order a few more just incase , you always have some spare then if you ever need to replace a panel.
Remember to fit the seal around the frame before you fit the sheets. Make sure the UV protected side faces outwards , And take into account the little hooks that hold your top side's sheet's in place, this is for the water to run off onto the lower panel. so bear this in mind when you cut the top sheets. If in doubt make a cardboard template before you cut the poly sheets and fit the hooks onto the lower panel and measure to the bottom of the hook. ( they are a about 7mm (ish) deep so you should have around a 7mm (ish) overhang from the top and bottom sheet if that makes sense )
Fit the door at the end as per instructions. Don't over tighten the nuts as i had a few bolts snap for that reason.
If you get stuck just ask. You can use scissors to cut the poly ( i used a stanley knife and spirit level )
Hope this helps and good look, It will look fab when done.
Thanks in advance :smiley:
Got friends coming to help - they will probably go down the brick route :smiley:
Next option would be to put bricks down ( cemented) or dense blocks ( concrete blocks) on the flat also cemented to give you a level surface on top of the tiles.
Or just take up the tiles , put dense blocks down on the soil which would require no cementing and level them that way.
This would also add about 4" to your height as well which would give you more height inside your house.
And you can get self tapping metal screws if screwing. ( with a cordless drill ) just ask your neighbours if you haven't got one.
Just make sure it's on a level surface. And rub the two mating faces with sand paper to get a rough surface for better adhesion if glueing.
There is so much weight in that greenhouse the only thing that will blow it over is it sliding off the base.
This is just my opinion and others will probably disagree with this.
Just think how heavy those packs of glass where. Only a hurricane will blow that over if done and positioned correctly.
I fully appreciate that not everyone is diy skilled , I can put my hand to most things but the iron has always baffled me. Leave that to the boss.
What if the surface is not level? The tiles are actually for internal use, not suitable for the garden, done by the previous owner...
I can't iron either :disappointed:
It's a glass greenhouse, 6x6 with base, will it be okay if I just use the base without securing the base to the ground? The tiles are not 100% even though. The greenhouse will be standing in the corner of the garden (a very small one, 4x4.5 meters)
Do you mean using this? http://www.diy.com/departments/bq-greenhouse-base-anchor-kit-kit-of-1/189059_BQ.prd
That's probably men's job, seems to be too complicated for my limited intelligence :disappointed:
Thanks again!
Many thanks :smiley:
Depending on how thick your tile is you could also screw straight into your tile/slab. ( with a raw plug etc)
Is it a glass greenhouse or poly ? If it is glass I wouldn't worry to much about it as there is a fair bit of weight in the greenhouse. Plus you won't damage your tiles if you ever come to move the greenhouse.
For anyone interested in a full copy of the assembly manual, go here
610mm x 545mm = 2 sheets ( Code J4-5)
610mm x 464mm x 38? = 8 sheets ( Code J4-6)
Thanks very much
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?k=2x+Gardman+Greenhouse%2FShed+Storage+Shelving+DOUBLE+PACK
Hurry as not many left in stock.
Greenhouse screwed down and loaded with bricks inside the 6" base doesn't blow over in stronger winds we had last night ( Wednesday) ( was very strong wind as it kept waking me up, or that was me thinking the neighbours and just inherited a greenhouse)
Still standing strong and all sheets intact.
So don't be scared to use polycarbonate if you can't get hold of the glass. Oh and screw it down !
Happy hunting !
Many thanks :smiley:
But you already need to have a opening unless it comes as a complete set. Hope this helps.
Rubbish reviews though
I did see a "glass greenhouse auto-vent" on sale for £5, but didn't put one of those by as I didn't know if the greenhouse had a vent !
Thanks again.
Does either the 6x4 or 6x6 have an opening vent?
Thanks in advance.
B&Q referred me to Gardman, the supplier, however I was told that's got nothing to do with them. Called B&Q customer service, told me nothing they could do either... :disappointed:
4 x 610 x 544
1 x 610 x 467
1 x 610 x 229
2 x 610 x 234 x 20
hope this helps
I think i am going to screw the frame to the 6" base ( you could always get a glue for this from most DIY shops if your not very diy competent ) Then i can but a few bricks in the inside of the 6" base to weigh it down. You could also get a few bags of sand on each corner and tie it down for the winter.
You don't need to measure all the sheets , I brought 20 sheets of 2' X 4' 4mm thick. I used 17 1/2 sheets.
For the sides i used 9 full sheets ( No cutting required ).
For the roof i used 4 full sheets - i had to cut about a 1/4" off all 4 , this might depend on how accurate your sheets where cut , might be dead on 2' might be just under / just over - mine where dead on so 1/4" off ( remember measure twice - cut once )
For the upper windows i just placed a sheet up to the frame and marked the angles , remember the clips that hook over your bottom panel, this upper window needs to sit on this clip so you get a overlap for the rain to dribble onto the lower panel. - If you are not sure you could always make a cardboard template.
If pictures speak louder than than words i can take the panels out and take some pics to show you.
Appoliges for the long post , hope it helps , If in doubt Ask - Advice is Free !
Doing the greenhouse was easy, uploading a picture ..... oh my days. . I hope it worked.
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You can make No2s from enough No3s - you just need to cut the triangles or buy them separately from a glazier.
Many thanks
I used 13 full 2x4 sheets for the roof and sides then cut 4 sheets to suit for the door, and upper angle Windows. I'll post a picture when I get to my laptop.
Hope this helps someone.
Could anyone let me know where to get glass No 4 as well, have been to 4 stores showing stock available but none had it. I have ordered 2xglass No 2, will need 1xglass No 4 for 6x4 according to the print on packages of the glass?
Any clarification appreciated, many thanks in advance!
By the way, the package says "pack 1 of 2", but I don't have anything else apart from 2 packs of glass No 2, I know I will need glass No 4, however should there be "pack 2 of 2"???
By the way, the package says "pack 1 of 2", but I don't have anything else apart from 2 packs of glass No 2, I know I will need glass No 4, however should there be "pack 2 of 2"???
could also have to do with how the glass/ poly is held in the frame.
Is it possible to post a picture showing the size of glasses in No 4? Went to 4 stores but can't find any although 3 stores showing they have them in stock!
Many thanks :smiley:
Thanks :smiley:
Has anybody seen the polycarbonate panels for the frames anywhere? I now I can just buy the stuff and cut it to size but feeling a bit lazy at the moment
Thanks again
Was it just the frames, or the glass as well?
Thanks again.
Obviously this would require local collection
Glass also has the advantage of weight making the whole structure more stable
So, looks like I'm all sorted. Thanks again.
As for alternative materials, you could possibly use thin mild steel plate - very rigid, but has the disadvantage of your plants not growing at all
pity they've not reduced the staging yet, could do with some.
They had 6x4 poly ones for £50.
Might help someone
Can anyone help ,i just bought the 6ft x 6ft green painted aluminium frame and base green house.
The bar code number is 0383 4695 what glass packs do i need?
That makes sense. Nearly asked too but in a rush! :sunglasses:
I didnt bother because there was no glass to go with them.
B & Q bloke said a lot of the glazing packs were broken, suggesting real glass.
Bought a 6x6 and base but if I can't find suitable glazing cheap enough, then it'll go back .
Dewsbury still had quite a few greenhouses in stock and plenty of number 1 and 2 glass packs.
I bought an 8'x6' greenhouse, polycarbonate window pack, and a 4'x6' greenhouse all for £5 each, I think they may have been further knocked down since the other day!
no glass though, does anybody know the glass size is it 24"x24".thanks.
Also had some outdoor storage boxes reduced.
They had at least half dozen 6x6 with no base for £25, but only an extra £5 for the base,they had loads of them left.
No glass packs instore.
In the Colchester store they had a few 6x4 6x6 6x8 glass and polycarbonate base and frames in stock for £5/£25 and two open 6x6 glass frame boxes for £15, but they looked like they had lots of bits missing. If your cheeky like me, you'd probably get them cheaper, would be good for spares.
I just went and bought a 6x6 for £25 and a base for £5 but only one pack of 6x6 panels. I'm now wondering if I should have bought more???
I could see 1 on the base, 2 on the greenhouse and there weren't any numbers on the panels !!! Any help would be appreciated.
I brought a 6x4 and needed 1 x pack of number 4 and 2 x pack of number 2 glass. and I brought 1 extra of each as they were only a fiver for when I inevitably break a few panels putting it together!
Heat added though because I'm sure that many will be able to grab a nice little deal will this info :smiley: