Description

The 6 x 8 wooden greenhouse from Shire is a gardener's delight that offers both functionality and a serene working space. The Holkham's impressive joinery skills and elegant roof finial and cresting make it a charming addition to any garden. The low wooden panels complement the building's traditional vibe, making it even more attractive.

One of the most striking features of the Holkham range is the large windows that adorn every elevation of the timber greenhouse. These windows allow natural light to flood the interior, creating an optimal environment for plants to thrive. It also enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the Shire Timber Greenhouse, making them a beautiful addition to any space.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, the Shire Holkham 6 x 8 provides the perfect space to nurture your love for gardening while enjoying the beauty and tranquillity of your outdoor space. The greenhouse has toughened glass glazing, a single door with a traditional gate latch handle, and a roof with two skylights fitted with automatic Bayliss openers. While the structure rests on a pressure-treated base rail, no floor is supplied, as is the norm with most greenhouses.

Also available: 4x6 Holkham Wooden Greenhouse, 12x6 Holkham Wooden Greenhouse, 16x6 Holkham Wooden Greenhouse

Features:

Guarantee - 10-year anti-rot

Walls - toughened glass window panes with joinery panels

Base – pressure-treated base frame timbers

Roof – toughened glass with joinery window panes

Frame - 34mm x 58mm

Windows - 8 fixed + 2 opening skylights fitted with Bayliss Auto Vent

Doors – single door

Handle – gate latch

Lock - magnet/turn button

Treatment - dip treated (application of preservative and waterproof coat required)

Optional wooden benches - These are the maximum number of benches which can be accommodated, you can order less if you do not want the full length of the greenhouse. Width at the rear: 1 x 6ft Or Length: 1 x 6ft Or 2 x 4ft

Make the Most of Your Wooden Greenhouse:

The Holkham greenhouse boasts an impressive structure that's available in different sizes to cater to everyone's needs. The 6 x 8 Shire Holkham Wooden Greenhouse is charming and functional, making it a great addition to any garden. Its beautiful design and neat silhouette make it an attractive feature regardless of placement, even tucked away in the corner of your garden.

There is an optional potting shelf for this greenhouse that allows for seedling nurturing, making it a versatile space that you can use for cuttings or vegetable crops. You can grow your plants and watch them thrive with the ample space available in this charming garden greenhouse.

About Your Order:

The Shire Greenhouse is a British-made garden building made from sustainably sourced timber. You will get a low-carbon footprint wooden greenhouse made from ethically sourced materials. The practical design makes it straightforward to assemble. It comes with a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. 

Superior fixings, and optional assembly from the manufacturer is available. The timber boards attach to a solid internal framing to make hard-wearing and sturdy panels. The Greenhouse is flat-packed for easy handling and assembly.

Please note: Images may depict furnishings and accessories; optional potting shelf, these are for illustration purposes only and are not included with your order. 

Wooden Greenhouse Aftercare:

The greenhouse has timbers that have a dip-treated base coat to protect them during transit. You must apply a preservative and waterproofing topcoat immediately after installation. Using the treatment after installation, followed by consistent annual treatment of the wooden greenhouse, will maintain the high-quality finish and is a requirement of the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A 1-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

To treat the greenhouse, elbec recommends Protek wood treatment. Browse our Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish Paint range to find the best paint colour to add your personalised finish.  In the options section, we’ve included popular colours and a Wood Preserver+ for use underneath your colour choice.

Optional Heater

Enhance plant growth in your greenhouse with the 2400-W combo heater and fan, equipped with a digital thermostat for year-round climate control. It maintains your set temperature, circulates air during warmer months, and is splash-resistant, making it ideal for greenhouse environments. Cost-effective and quiet, it also features an auto-reset safety function. CE approved for use in Europe and the UK. You can find this product in the "Choose Additional Extras" section above.  Please note, this heater is from a separate manufacturer and will be delivered separately within 7-10 working days.

About Shire:

Shire is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings. Shire proudly manufactures the most extensive UK timber garden building range. Their range includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, Eco Homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units, and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover 23 acres, including stock holding facilities and an advanced high-speed timber planing mill. There is also a modern, well-equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly, and manufactured using the most up-to-date machines to ensure the best quality and best value-for-money garden sheds in the UK.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Lead-times:

The product page above displays the estimated delivery lead time, which is specified in working days (Monday - Friday) and excludes Bank Holidays. Although the manufacturer provides these estimated lead times in good faith, they are not guaranteed due to fluctuations in demand. However, the lead times are representative of delivery at the time of estimation. It's worth noting that delivery may take a little longer in some remote areas.

Installation option of Greenhouse:

If you are choosing the installation option after placing your order you’ll be contacted within 5 working days by Shire the manufacturer either by a text message or automated telephone message (the latter if a mobile number is not supplied). This message will supply you with the name of the website to go on to where you will be required to accept the terms and conditions for assembly. Any delay in accepting these terms and conditions may affect your timescale. Once you have accepted these terms and conditions you will be contacted during the timescale with a date for the delivery/assembly of your order. The installation option will extend your lead time by up to 15-25 working days. This may take longer during seasonal periods. Please be aware that the installation team will require full access to your garden, 18" clearance all around the building and a firm and level base. Shire's installation team will not bring a building through your home as they are not covered by insurance to enter a customer’s home.

Painting Option:

The delivery leadtime for our painting service the product page above displays the estimated delivery lead time, which is specified in working days (Monday - Friday) and excludes Bank Holidays.

Booking Date:

This product will be delivered to you by Knowles Carrier, acting on behalf of Shire, the manufacturer. Shire's dedicated delivery team will reach out to you directly to provide information about your delivery date.

Upon Delivery
Knowles, a courier representing the manufacturer Shire, is responsible for delivering the item. The delivery is typically carried out using an 18-ton vehicle within the timeframe of 8am to 8pm. Please note that the delivery drivers are insured to deliver only to the kerb side or driveway, and will not take any risks that may result in property damage while delivering the product. Additionally, we regret to inform you that delivery personnel will not be able to enter your property. Finally, the driver will hand-ball the item off during delivery.

It is not advisable to engage a third party for product installation before its delivery and verification of all parts. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred by a third party.

Specification

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The 6 x 8 Shire Holkham Wooden Greenhouse is perfect for starting your vegetable-growing journey. It’s an ideal greenhouse for any size garden. The key features include:

• Charming design with an apex roof
• 8 fixed-glazed windows 
• 2 automatic Bayliss opening roof lights with custom-fitted opener
• Single door
• 10-year anti-rot guarantee