Coppice Ashdown 8'3 x 4'9 Apex Painted Wooden Greenhouse

The Coppice Ashdown Apex Painted Wooden Greenhouse (CCAP1448X2515PBUN) measures 2.52m x 1.45m (8'3 x 4'9) with an apex glass roof. That footprint gives you a practical growing space that fits neatly into a smaller garden without taking over the whole plot. Professional installation is included in the price so you don't need to lift a finger on assembly day.

The frame is built from 44mm x 44mm R4C timber framing with 12mm pressure treated and grey-painted cladding. Glazing is 3mm toughened glass throughout including the right-hand hinged door. Chrome handles and hinges finish the door off and a 3-lever mortice lock keeps tools secure. The robust framing and toughened glass hold up well against wind and rain.

Two opening roof vents sit on either side of the apex to regulate temperature. 2-shelf staging with brackets is included so you can get growing straight away. Realistically you can grow tomatoes peppers cucumbers and herbs in a greenhouse this size with room for seed trays on the staging.

This greenhouse stands out because installation is done for you and the toughened glazing staging and mortice lock are all included as standard. Annual wood retreatment keeps it protected long term. A 1-year warranty is provided.

The frame uses 44mm x 44mm R4C section timber which gives a stiff rigid structure without excessive bulk. The 12mm cladding is pressure treated against rot and finished in grey paint. Glazing is 3mm toughened glass which is held in place using a clip installation system. Toughened glass is around four times stronger than standard glass and breaks safely. The apex roof pitch sheds rain efficiently. Two roof vents on opposite sides of the ridge allow cross ventilation. The overall structure is braced by the framing joints and cladding panels working together.

The frame is 44mm x 44mm R4C pressure treated timber with 12mm painted timber cladding. All glazing including the door is 3mm toughened glass. The door has chrome metal handles and hinges. No aluminium or polycarbonate is used in this greenhouse.

No base or flooring is included with this greenhouse. You must prepare a level foundation before the installation team arrives. A solid concrete slab or level paved area is the right choice. The ground must be flat and firm. This is the buyer's responsibility to sort out beforehand.

Professional installation by Coppice's own team is included in the price. They use a clip installation system to assemble the greenhouse on site. You do not need to do any building work yourself. No estimated assembly time is published but the team is described as working quickly. All fixings and brackets are supplied. You just need a prepared level base ready for them.

The floor area of 2.52m x 1.45m gives you roughly 3.6 square metres of floor space. You can fit two standard grow bags on the floor side by side which will take four to six tomato or pepper plants. The included two-shelf staging adds useful surface area for seed trays and pot plants. In spring use the staging for seed sowing and pricking out. In summer grow tomatoes cucumbers or peppers on the floor. In autumn and winter use it to overwinter tender plants like fuchsias and geraniums.

Retreat the timber once a year to protect against rot and fungal decay. This is required to keep the structure in good condition and is linked to the warranty. Clean the glass panels to keep light levels high. Check that the roof vents open and close freely each season.

At 2.52m x 1.45m this greenhouse suits a garden with limited space. Sit it on a prepared slab with at least 600mm clearance on the door side to open it fully. The apex roof vents open upward so no side clearance is needed for them. It should not be placed directly against a fence as the cladding needs airflow. The two-shelf staging means the usable growing area is greater than the floor footprint alone.