Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse
A timber greenhouse with free installation
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Is the Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse ranks 18 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Timber looks good and holds heat better than aluminium, Automatic openers on both roof vents. Weakness: You build the base yourself to a minimum 2035 x 2550 mm. Best for: Gardeners who want a handsome wooden greenhouse that someone else puts up.
In short
The Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 is made from heat-treated Thermowood redwood pine with 3 mm toughened glass, two roof vents with automatic openers and a hinged door with a mortice lock. The price includes installation.
Best for: Gardeners who want a handsome wooden greenhouse that someone else puts up
What we like
- Timber looks good and holds heat better than aluminium
- Automatic openers on both roof vents
- Installation is included
- Mortice lock on the door
What we don't
- You build the base yourself to a minimum 2035 x 2550 mm
- Oiled or painted finishes cost extra
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, toughened, 3 mm |
| Frame | redwood pine Thermowood (heat-treated timber) |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 5.2 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.37 m |
| Eaves height | 1.73 m |
| Roof vents | 2 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | hinged door with mortice lock |
| Base included | No |
| Gutters included | not published |
| Automatic vent opener | Yes |
| 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.
Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse ranks 18 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Timber looks good and holds heat better than aluminium, Automatic openers on both roof vents. Weakness: You build the base yourself to a minimum 2035 x 2550 mm. Best for: Gardeners who want a handsome wooden greenhouse that someone else puts up.
How big is the Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse?
It measures 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m), which gives you 5.2 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.37 m high.
Does the Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse 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 Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse?
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 Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £3,150, roughly £606 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Swallow Kingfisher 6x8 Wooden Greenhouse
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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
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