Description
GREENHOUSES from SILVER LINE with FREE DELIVERY – superbly designed and carefully manufactured greenhouse kit units supplied in boxed form for easy transport. SILVER LINE GREENHOUSES are constructed from strong aluminium frames and panels of almost unbreakable clear polycarbonate, and are priced at a level which offers unbeatable value for money!
Polycarbonate has greater insulation properties than glass, blocking harmful UV rays but allowing 90% light transmission, resulting in more even humidity and temperature levels inside the greenhouse.
SILVER LINE 6 x 8 GREENHOUSE features include:
- Dimensions – 185cm Wide x 248cm Deep x 209cm High
- Door opening 57cm
- Clear polycarbonate panels – virtually unbreakable
- Panels UV protected
- Strong extruded section aluminium greenhouse frame
- Secure magnetic door catch
- Operable roof vent for air circulation and temperature control
- Dual gutters for rainwater collection
- Door can be hinged either left or right hand side
- Galvanised steel base frame included
- Simple to assemble greenhouse kit, with comprehensive easy-to-follow instructions
- 5 year conditional guarantee
- FREE DELIVERY – PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT WITHIN AUSTRALIA!
The earliest examples of course were not anything like the polycarbonate plastic greenhouses available today, but the basic concept was the same. They need to provide an environment which protects plants from the extremes of cold and heat, winds and the damage caused by various pests. Greenhouses are also used to extend a plant’s growing season and even to enable a gardener to grow non-native plants which would not survive in the open.
One of the first known examples of a greenhouse was the ‘specularium’ constructed for the Roman emperor Tiberius who was advised by his physicians to eat a cucumber every day. This greenhouse apparently featured stone walls and a translucent roof which was made from small pieces of mica to let in the sunlight. Heating was provided by fires burning against the outside of the stone walls.
The modern greenhouse concept was developed in the 1500’s by botanists and collectors interested in propagating exotic species of plants discovered by explorers. An early greenhouse with glass roof and walls was built in Holland by the French botanist Jules Charles who wanted to grow tropical plants. (The Netherlands has certainly maintained and expanded this tradition – huge areas of land are covered by greenhouses and hothouse vegetables and flowers are grown in enormous quantities; if you look at The Hague, Netherlands on googlemaps.com you will see that almost half the city is made up of commercial greenhouses. Visitors to The Hague notice the glow in the night sky of lights which are left on to assist plant growth).
During the 1600’s glasshouses became fashionable with the aristocracy in Europe, and increasingly elaborate and expensive examples where built in various places. The orangerie at the Palace of Versailles constructed during the reign of Louis XIII was over 150 metres long, 12 metres wide and nearly 14 metres high. Of course, the immense cost of such a project was of no consequence to the king, but as glass was very expensive in those times greenhouses were strictly a luxury item for the very wealthy.
By the mid 1800’s glass was being produced in large quantities and the cost was greatly reduced. Glasshouse became more common and some amazing examples were built. One which still stands is the Palm House in the Kew Gardens. This took 4 years to build and was completed in 1848. It featured an iron framework with open spaces free from pillars and utilised design concepts based on shipbuilding, which was also undergoing the radical change from wooden construction to iron.
Since then design and construction has evolved, and these days greenhouses are readily available in a wide range of types, sizes and price ranges. Frame construction, traditionally using timber, has moved through steel to extruded aluminium sections. Nowadays, glass is often replaced with plastics such as polycarbonate which has excellent light transmission qualities and is virtually unbreakable.
Mark Miles
Silver Line Maze 6x8 GreenhouseEasy to use instructions were very good. Quality of manufacture of the component pieces was very good. Landera were very easy to deal with and very helpful. I was concerned I would not be able to construct it in the position I wanted but the assembly went together really well. Very please with my Landera greenhouse and would highly recommend to any potential buyer in the future.
Jeff Beattie
6 x 8 greenhouseEasy to order and fast delivery
Well packaged with all parts included and in good order
some of the instructions are hard to understand - it is not obvious which is the front or back/top or bottom or whether the guide is looking from inside or outside
clever design and method of assembly making it very strong when complete
going through rain, hail and strong winds of winter and taking it all with ease - the cactus are happy and dry inside
also looks good in the garden
Jeff Beattie
easy to order and fast delivery
well packaged with all parts included and in good order
some of the instructions are hard to understand which really slows down the construction - it is not obvious which is the front or back/top or bottom or whether the guide is looking from inside or outside
the final part is the anchoring so it needs plenty of time to put together as it can't be done in stages
clever design and method of assembly making it very strong when complete
going through rain, hail and strong winds of winter and taking it all with ease - the cactus are happy and dry inside
also looks good in the garden
Stephen Templer
This greenhouse is absolutely fantastic. It took a 6 hours to erect for 1 person which I thought was great. This is mainly due to the instructions being very easy to follow and understand. The instruction booklet is big however don't let this scare you as each page is detailed and tells you exactly what to do.
The material is strong and well made. With the door being on hinges it makes for easy opening and entry.
I am happy with the greenhouse an would definitely recommend this.
Helen Eadie
I am the proud owner of a cedar shed and greenhouse. I couldn't be more delighted with both products, BUT the service, advice and additional assistance have been absolutely outstanding. I couldn't recommend this company more highly.
Steve Ager
Excellant and easy to follow instructions. Good quality materials and fittings supplied. All fittings for all options to secure to the floor/ground supplied. We put it up as a family project and it was easily completed by 2 adults, with minimal input from our 9 year old, in an afternoon. Very happy with the ease of ordering, delivery and condition of the green house from Landera. Very happy with the greenhouse and we are ready for winter preparation for the summer growing season.
David Gregory
High quality materials. Ingenious method for attaching panels and accessories. Very sturdy. Takes at least a day to erect with two people. Instructions vague at times and drawings /diagrams unclear. Had to problem solve frequently. Looks great.
SUE WEST
This is the best greenhouse I've ever come across! Love the features & quality. Great for giving seedings a start - our warm weather takes a long time to get here and the little plants are protected from frost, which is essential.