Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse vs First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long
Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse
Best for: Gardeners who want a sturdier 8x10 than the budget brands without going to Rhino prices
Last price we saw
£1,099
Score 7.0 out of 10
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First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long
Best for: Allotment holders and smallholders who want to grow food under cover all year
Last price we saw
£1,051
Score 3.0 out of 10
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Our verdict
- The First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long gives you 17.8 m² more floor space than the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse.
- Per square metre the First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long costs less (£40 against £134).
- Glazing: the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse uses glass, the First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long uses plastic cover.
- The Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse has more vents (2 against 0), which stops it overheating in a summer heatwave.
- On overall score the Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse comes out ahead (7 to 3).
| Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse | First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,051 |
| Price per m² | £134 | £40 |
| Type | Greenhouse | Polytunnel |
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm | Plastic cover, 0.2 mm |
| Frame | aluminium, plain (powder-coated colours optional) | galvanised high-tensile steel hoops (E370), 35 mm, 5ft or 7ft hoop spacing |
| Size | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 14 x 20 ft (4.3 x 6.1 m) |
| Floor area | 8.2 m² | 26 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.48 m | 2.48 m |
| Eaves height | 1.59 m | 0.99 m |
| Roof vents | 2 | 0 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 | 0 |
| Door | single sliding door | two doors, one at each end (hinged or sliding, chosen in the configurator) |
| Base included | Yes | not published |
| Gutters included | Yes | No |
| Automatic vent opener | No | No |
| Snow load | not published | not published |
| Weight | not published | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 20 years | not published |
| Score | 7 / 10 | 3 / 10 |