Forest Garden Vale 8ft x 6ft Modular Wooden Greenhouse with Installation

The Forest Garden Vale 8x6 modular wooden greenhouse (GHM86INBUN) has a footprint of 2.48m x 2m (8ft x 6ft). That gives a small or medium garden a proper growing space without taking over the whole plot. Professional installation is included so Forest's own team assembles it for you.

The frame is built from FSC-certified slow-grown timber with a doubled-up 45mm x 45mm section and 12mm tongue and groove cladding. That modular construction makes it far stronger than standard wooden greenhouses. Glazing is 4mm toughened safety glass across the roof and sides. Pressure treated with a 15-year anti-rot guarantee and no further treatment needed.

An automatic opening roof vent keeps air moving without you having to remember to open it. Two full-length shelves run along one side giving you staging straight out of the box. Tomatoes peppers cucumbers and overwintering tender plants all work well in a space this size.

This greenhouse stands out because installation is done for you and the 15-year anti-rot guarantee is backed by real pressure treatment. FSC timber, toughened safety glass, doubled framing and included shelving make this a well-specified structure for serious gardeners.

The frame uses a doubled-up 45mm x 45mm section throughout. That is thicker than most timber greenhouses and the modular construction means panels interlock for rigidity. The 12mm tongue and groove cladding locks tightly to resist wind and rain. Glazing is 4mm toughened safety glass which is stronger than standard horticultural glass and breaks safely if struck. The apex roof sheds rain efficiently and the automatic vent uses a wax-filled piston that expands with heat to push the vent open without any electrical parts.

The frame is FSC-certified slow-grown timber. It is kiln-dried and smooth-planed with a 45mm x 45mm section. Cladding is 12mm tongue and groove. Glazing throughout is 4mm toughened safety glass. All timber is factory pressure treated for rot resistance.

No base or flooring is included. The greenhouse is designed without flooring so you must prepare a solid level base before installation. A concrete slab or firm level paving is recommended. Forest's installers will need this in place before they arrive. Ground preparation is the buyer's responsibility.

Forest's professional installers assemble the greenhouse at your property at no extra cost. You do not need to build it yourself. The only preparation required is a solid level base before the installation team arrives. The optional potting bench is supplied flat packed with all fixings and instructions for self-assembly if purchased separately.

The 2.48m x 2m floor gives enough room for two or three grow bags on the floor. That fits six tomato plants or a mix of peppers and cucumbers. The two full-length shelves along one side are ideal for seed trays in spring. In summer move trays off the shelves to make room for climbing plants trained up the apex. In autumn and winter use the shelves to overwinter tender plants like pelargoniums and fuchsias. The 2.46m ridge height gives enough headroom for tall cordon tomatoes.

No further timber treatment is needed during the 15-year guarantee period. Clean the toughened glass panels regularly to keep light levels high. Check the automatic vent mechanism moves freely each spring. Keep the door track clear of debris. The pressure treatment handles rot resistance without annual retreatment.

The 1.858m width and 2.46m depth keep the footprint tight. Site it with the door side facing a clear path so you can open the door fully. The automatic vent means you do not need access to the roof. It can sit close to a fence on the back and side walls. The two included shelves double the usable growing surface without adding to the footprint.