Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse
Budget polycarbonate lean-to with a sliding door
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Is the Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 5 out of 10, the Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 22 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: A permanent-style lean-to for well under £200, Galvanised base and gutters included. Weakness: The listing does not say where the window sits. Best for: A first lean-to against a house wall for tomatoes, chillies and overwintering geraniums on a tight budget.
In short
Outsunny's 6x4 lean-to puts polycarbonate panels on an aluminium frame with a galvanised steel base. It stands 214 cm tall at the wall, has a 62 x 158 cm sliding door, one opening window and rain gutters.
Best for: A first lean-to against a house wall for tomatoes, chillies and overwintering geraniums on a tight budget
What we like
- A permanent-style lean-to for well under £200
- Galvanised base and gutters included
- Polycarbonate does not shatter if a ball or branch hits it
What we don't
- The listing does not say where the window sits
- 3.6 stars from 52 reviews on Amazon, so check the fixings on arrival
- A 17.3 kg frame needs fixing to the wall before the first autumn gale
Specifications
| Type | Lean-to greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | aluminium frame on a galvanised steel base |
| Size | 4 x 6 ft (1.3 x 1.9 m) |
| Floor area | 2.4 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.14 m |
| Eaves height | not published |
| Roof vents | not published |
| Side vents or louvres | not published |
| Door | sliding door, 62 x 158 cm |
| Base included | Yes |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | not published |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | 17.3 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | not published |
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.
Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 5 out of 10, the Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 22 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: A permanent-style lean-to for well under £200, Galvanised base and gutters included. Weakness: The listing does not say where the window sits. Best for: A first lean-to against a house wall for tomatoes, chillies and overwintering geraniums on a tight budget.
How big is the Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse?
It measures 4 x 6 ft (1.3 x 1.9 m), which gives you 2.4 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.14 m high.
Does the Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse need a base?
The maker includes a base frame. It still needs firm, level ground underneath, such as paving slabs or a concrete pad, or post supports at the corners.
What guarantee comes with the Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse?
We found no maker's guarantee. You still have your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act from the retailer.
How much does the Outsunny 6 x 4ft Lean-to Wall Polycarbonate Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £169, roughly £69 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
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