Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)
A modern black 6x8 with toughened glass
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Is the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) any good?
With 6.5 out of 10, the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) ranks 7 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Toughened glass is far safer if it breaks, Two roof vents for better summer airflow. Weakness: Costs about £350 more than the Halls Popular 6x8. Best for: Design-conscious gardeners with children or pets who want glass without the risk of horticultural panes.
In short
The Qube 6x8 has a black powder-coated box-section frame with 3 mm toughened glass, two roof vents and a lockable sliding door with a low threshold. It stands 219 cm at the ridge, with a 12 year warranty.
Best for: Design-conscious gardeners with children or pets who want glass without the risk of horticultural panes
What we like
- Toughened glass is far safer if it breaks
- Two roof vents for better summer airflow
- Low threshold and lock on the door
- Black frame looks smart in a modern garden
What we don't
- Costs about £350 more than the Halls Popular 6x8
- No base included
- Halls and Greenhouse Stores publish different heights
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, toughened, 3 mm |
| Frame | aluminium box section, black powder-coated |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 5.1 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.19 m |
| Eaves height | 1.35 m |
| Roof vents | 2 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | sliding door, low threshold, lockable |
| 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: 6.5 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68): common questions
Is the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) any good?
With 6.5 out of 10, the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) ranks 7 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Toughened glass is far safer if it breaks, Two roof vents for better summer airflow. Weakness: Costs about £350 more than the Halls Popular 6x8. Best for: Design-conscious gardeners with children or pets who want glass without the risk of horticultural panes.
How big is the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)?
It measures 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.6 m), which gives you 5.1 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.19 m high.
Does the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) 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 Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)?
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 Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) cost?
The last price we saw was £854, roughly £167 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68)
A tall aluminium lean-to with a louvre
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents
A square 8x8 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
- Elite Kensington 6x8 Lean-to Greenhouse vs Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) (£799 against £854)
- Halls Qube 6x8 (Qube 68) vs Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8 (£854 against £789)