Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse
A strong aluminium 8x10 with a built-in base
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Is the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse any good?
With 7 out of 10, the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse ranks 4 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Integral base plinth built into the frame, 20 year warranty. Weakness: Still needs a flat hard surface underneath. Best for: Gardeners who want a sturdier 8x10 than the budget brands without going to Rhino prices.
In short
The Elite Belmont 8x10 has an aluminium frame with an integral low-threshold base, 3 mm horticultural glass, two roof vents, a sliding door and gutters. Elite gives a 20 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a sturdier 8x10 than the budget brands without going to Rhino prices
What we like
- Integral base plinth built into the frame
- 20 year warranty
- Choose toughened glass or polycarbonate as an upgrade
What we don't
- Still needs a flat hard surface underneath
- Powder coating adds £662
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm |
| Frame | aluminium, plain (powder-coated colours optional) |
| Size | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) |
| Floor area | 8.2 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.48 m |
| Eaves height | 1.59 m |
| Roof vents | 2 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | single sliding door |
| Base included | Yes |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 20 years |
Sources: the maker's specs, specialist retailers and the product page on Amazon.co.uk. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 7.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse any good?
With 7 out of 10, the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse ranks 4 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Integral base plinth built into the frame, 20 year warranty. Weakness: Still needs a flat hard surface underneath. Best for: Gardeners who want a sturdier 8x10 than the budget brands without going to Rhino prices.
How big is the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse?
It measures 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m), which gives you 8.2 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.48 m high.
Does the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse need a base?
The maker includes a base frame. It still needs firm, level ground underneath, such as paving slabs or a concrete pad, or post supports at the corners.
What guarantee comes with the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse?
20 years from the maker. Guarantees often cover only the frame, not the panels or glass, so check the maker's terms.
How much does the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £1,099, roughly £134 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse
A green 8x10 with four vents and double doors
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents
A modern black 6x8 with toughened glass
What you will need with it
Kit that plenty of buyers add to their basket. Affiliate links to Amazon.co.uk, how that works.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse vs First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long (£1,099 against £1,051)
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- Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse vs Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8 (£1,099 against £789)