A traditional 1920’s design of ridge greenhouse. This range provides a time-honoured feature in any garden. This is our oldest and most traditional design. Constructed by skilled craftsmen using Western Red Cedar, these greenhouses are supplied in complete sections for bolting together on site. The tongue and groove weatherboarding provides excellent thermal insulation, so that heating costs are kept as low as possible and it is possible to maintain an even climate for the plants. The stout main frame gives the greenhouse strength to endure winters storms.
We manufacture and supply a range of variations on the standard design. This provides you with the options of a range of sizes and layouts to meet the needs of growing different collections of plants. The proportion of glazed areas to let light in and boarded areas for strength and insulation are a compromise that is different for each garden. Modifications to our published designs are welcome.
The dimensions of the timber framing have been carefully chosen for each size of greenhouse to give a lasting substantial structure, combined with minimum light loss. Perfect growing conditions demand an efficient air circulation and adequate ventilation. To achieve this the number, size and position of the ventilators have been carefully determined for each size of Greenhouse with their positions staggered so as not to be directly opposite each other and an equal number of roof ventilators and side sashes placed on each side. More ventilation can be added should this be needed by your plants.

General Purpose Greenhouse
This traditional type of Greenhouse with a boarded base would be an asset to any garden large or small. Each greenhouse has two single-pane side sashes and two single-pane roof ventilators to give best air circulation. Strong long lasting construction. Ideal in a windy location and for all year round growing. Boarding to staging level gives insulation to keep out the winter frosts and the summer heat.

Multi-Purpose Greenhouse
This variation of the ‘General Purpose’ Greenhouse has glass down to 150 mm (6”) from the ground on one side, to provide more light with only slightly greater heat loss, for growing at ground level for crops of tomatoes or chrysanthemums and other tall subjects. The side sash on the glass-to-ground side may be either above the level of the slatted staging or at a low level. This should be specified when ordering. Ideally the glazed side should face east to get the morning sun and shade off the hot evening sun.

Premier Greenhouse
A Greenhouse with glass nearly to ground level on all sides, when maximum light for growing in the ground is of more importance than a constant temperature. This greenhouse should be sited in a sheltered location out of any strong winds and not in full sunshine. As in the Multi-Purpose the side sashes can be a high (as in the sketch) or low level (as in the photo).

South Light Greenhouse
The greenhouse to choose when space is limited. A Greenhouse with one long roof to face south and short back roof. The back is boarded to the height of the door head and designed to butt up against a neighbouring property or to protect from the prevailing wind. This greenhouse has staging only along the south side. The width of this greenhouse is 2/3rd the width of the equivalent General Purpose Greenhouse and the door can be on either end. Sizes on application.

Heavier Sectional Greenhouses – The “Extendible Unit” range
As its name implies this greenhouse is designed to be extended by adding modules as required. The greenhouse can then be made to any length and partition added as required to divide the greenhouse up into different environmental zones. The use of a partition can economise on heating or created zones of different humidity.
This Greenhouse is 2.42 m (8ft) wide and of heavier construction than the "General Purpose" type, having a more substantial roof framing and ridge structure. It has larger 2-pane side sashes and roof ventilators, one of each being fitted for every 1.83 m (6ft) length. The Greenhouse is modular and can be supplied in 1.83 m (6ft), 2.42 m (8ft) 3.06m (10ft) or 3.64 m (12ft) long sections and further sections can be added at any time. Partitions include a door and can be fitted as required. Side sections can also be made with glass to near ground level as in the “Multi-Purpose” Greenhouse above. The units of this Greenhouse can also be joined to our 2.42 m (8ft) wide Weatherboard-Based Orchid Houses, Alpine Houses and Potting Sheds.
Two modules can be joined at a recessed porch to give central access. A basic unit can also be supplied to fit with its end onto a wall.