Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6
A hand-built timber greenhouse, installed for you
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Is the Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 any good?
With 5.5 out of 10, the Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 ranks 21 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Hand built in the UK and installed for you, Solid timber base walls hold heat on frosty nights. Weakness: Over £3,000 for an 8x6. Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional wooden greenhouse as a garden feature and are happy to pay for it.
In short
Forest Garden hand builds the Vale 8x6 to order in the UK from pressure-treated timber with 12 mm tongue and groove cladding and 4 mm toughened glass. Delivery and installation are included, with a 15 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional wooden greenhouse as a garden feature and are happy to pay for it
What we like
- Hand built in the UK and installed for you
- Solid timber base walls hold heat on frosty nights
- 4 mm toughened glass
- Automatic vent opener included
What we don't
- Over £3,000 for an 8x6
- Solid lower walls mean less light at ground level
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, toughened, 4 mm |
| Frame | pressure-treated timber, smooth-planed, 12mm tongue and groove cladding |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.5 m) |
| Floor area | 4.9 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.46 m |
| Eaves height | not published |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | not published |
| Door | single door |
| Base included | not published |
| Gutters included | not published |
| Automatic vent opener | Yes |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | 256 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | 15 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: 5.5 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6: common questions
Is the Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 any good?
With 5.5 out of 10, the Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 ranks 21 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Hand built in the UK and installed for you, Solid timber base walls hold heat on frosty nights. Weakness: Over £3,000 for an 8x6. Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional wooden greenhouse as a garden feature and are happy to pay for it.
How big is the Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6?
It measures 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.5 m), which gives you 4.9 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.46 m high.
Does the Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 need a base?
Yes, plan for one. Our data shows no base frame in the box, and without proper anchoring a strong gust can lift a light greenhouse.
What guarantee comes with the Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6?
15 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 Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 cost?
The last price we saw was £3,260, roughly £665 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6
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What you will need with it
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Head-to-head comparisons
- Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 vs Rhino Premium 8x10 Greenhouse (£3,260 against £3,349)
- Forest Vale Greenhouse 8x6 vs Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse (£3,260 against £3,150)