Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse
A tall aluminium lean-to with a louvre
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Is the Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse ranks 19 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: High 180 cm eaves give standing room right to the front, A roof vent plus a louvre for cross ventilation. Weakness: Base plinth costs extra. Best for: A tall house wall where you want a roomy lean-to for tomatoes, vines and overwintering.
In short
The Elite Kensington 6x8 lean-to stands 240 cm tall with 180 cm eaves, in plain aluminium with horticultural glass, one roof vent, one louvre, a sliding door and gutters. Elite gives a 20 year warranty.
Best for: A tall house wall where you want a roomy lean-to for tomatoes, vines and overwintering
What we like
- High 180 cm eaves give standing room right to the front
- A roof vent plus a louvre for cross ventilation
- 20 year warranty and 10 colour options
What we don't
- Base plinth costs extra
- Pane thickness not stated for the horticultural glass
Specifications
| Type | Lean-to greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural |
| Frame | aluminium, plain silver (10 powder-coated colours optional) |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 4.9 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.40 m |
| Eaves height | 1.80 m |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 1 |
| Door | single sliding door |
| Base included | No |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 20 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.
Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse ranks 19 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: High 180 cm eaves give standing room right to the front, A roof vent plus a louvre for cross ventilation. Weakness: Base plinth costs extra. Best for: A tall house wall where you want a roomy lean-to for tomatoes, vines and overwintering.
How big is the Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse?
It measures 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m), which gives you 4.9 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.4 m high.
Does the Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to 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 Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse?
20 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 Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £799, roughly £163 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse
A modern black 6x8 with toughened glass
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents
The classic British 6x8 glass greenhouse
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
- Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse vs Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) (£799 against £854)
- Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse vs Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8 (£799 against £789)