Halls Popular 6x8
The classic British 6x8 glass greenhouse
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Is the Halls Popular 6x8 any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Halls Popular 6x8 ranks 13 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Glass gives the best light for ripening tomatoes, A 12 year warranty from a long-standing UK brand. Weakness: No base included, so budget for one. Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional glass greenhouse for tomatoes, cucumbers and seed raising.
In short
The Halls Popular 6x8 is the standard aluminium and horticultural glass greenhouse you see in British gardens. It comes with 3 mm short-pane glass, a sliding door, one roof vent and gutters, and Halls gives a 12 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional glass greenhouse for tomatoes, cucumbers and seed raising
What we like
- Glass gives the best light for ripening tomatoes
- A 12 year warranty from a long-standing UK brand
- Gutters included for a water butt
- Plenty of spare parts and add-ons available
What we don't
- No base included, so budget for one
- Horticultural glass breaks into sharp shards, so take care with children
- One roof vent is the minimum for a 6x8
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm |
| Frame | aluminium, silver (green or black powder-coated options) |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 4.9 m² |
| Ridge height | 1.96 m |
| Eaves height | 1.22 m |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | sliding door |
| Base included | No |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 12 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: 6.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Halls Popular 6x8: common questions
Is the Halls Popular 6x8 any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Halls Popular 6x8 ranks 13 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Glass gives the best light for ripening tomatoes, A 12 year warranty from a long-standing UK brand. Weakness: No base included, so budget for one. Best for: Gardeners who want a traditional glass greenhouse for tomatoes, cucumbers and seed raising.
How big is the Halls Popular 6x8?
It measures 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m), which gives you 4.9 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 1.96 m high.
Does the Halls Popular 6x8 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 Halls Popular 6x8?
12 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 Halls Popular 6x8 cost?
The last price we saw was £503, roughly £103 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Halls Popular 6x8
A well-priced 6x8 glasshouse with large panes
More room in a classic Halls glasshouse
A glass lean-to with double doors
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
- Halls Popular 6x10 vs Halls Popular 6x8 (£548 against £503)
- Halls Popular 6x8 vs Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 (£503 against £449)
- Halls Popular 6x8 vs Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 (£503 against £509)