Greenhouse

[Oldie]

I am just about to purchase a 10ft x 8ft aluminium greenhouse and would like
some imformation regarding holding down to the ground. I would hate to wake up one morning and see it in a heap in the next door neibours garden,
the piece of ground to site itis at present just lawn, would I have lay a concrete plinth for it to stand on, any help or information would be gratefully
appreciated.

Regards

Oldie

[DavidT]

Aluminium greenhouses must sit on a raised base. Either a metal one, ( the easiest way ) or a brick one. Assuming you are buying a new `house I would suggest you buy the metal base for it. Of course, it could be that the model you are getting has an integral base, that is, a base which is part of the greenhouse framework. As for fixing down. If you buy a base, it should include corner spikes which you can concrete into the ground. If you are putting it on a concrete slab you would cut these off and use the L brackets that should also be included.

[Oldie]

Many thanks for your replyto my questions about siting a new aluminium greenhouse,your information is of a great help, thanks very much indeed.

Regards

Oldie

[stupo74]

Hi Oldie,
You could get yourslef 4 or 6 railway type sleepers, lay them out to fit your frame size (layed on face or side,to give raised bed effect) and secure frame of greenhouse to this base.
Your frame is off the ground, (no decay) and you have that little extra height.
If "treated" properly, this will be a good alternative to brick or slab base, and can be moved alot easier in case of future devolopments in your garden.
Hope this helps , cheers paul (stupo740