Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8
A glass lean-to with double doors
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Is the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 any good?
With 5 out of 10, the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 ranks 30 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Double doors make access easy along a narrow path, Deep enough for staging and a path. Weakness: Base costs extra. Best for: A south or west-facing house wall where you want a glass lean-to for tomatoes and overwintering.
In short
The Ida 3300 is an 8ft long, 130 cm deep lean-to in anodised aluminium with 3 mm horticultural glass, double sliding doors and one roof vent. It stands 222 cm tall at the wall.
Best for: A south or west-facing house wall where you want a glass lean-to for tomatoes and overwintering
What we like
- Double doors make access easy along a narrow path
- Deep enough for staging and a path
- 12 year warranty
What we don't
- Base costs extra
- Horticultural glass close to the house
Specifications
| Type | Lean-to greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm |
| Frame | aluminium, anodised silver (green powder-coated option) |
| Size | 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 3.3 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.22 m |
| Eaves height | 1.65 m |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | double sliding doors |
| Base included | No |
| Gutters included | not published |
| 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: 5.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8: common questions
Is the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 any good?
With 5 out of 10, the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 ranks 30 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Double doors make access easy along a narrow path, Deep enough for staging and a path. Weakness: Base costs extra. Best for: A south or west-facing house wall where you want a glass lean-to for tomatoes and overwintering.
How big is the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8?
It measures 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.6 m), which gives you 3.3 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.22 m high.
Does the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 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 Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8?
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 Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 cost?
The last price we saw was £449, roughly £136 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8
The classic British 6x8 glass greenhouse
A well-priced 6x8 glasshouse with large panes
Twin-wall all round for the warmest budget Palram 6x8
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
- Forest Garden Victorian Tall Wall Lean-to Greenhouse 5x2 vs Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 (£526 against £449)
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