Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
A square 8x8 with double doors
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Is the Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 6.3 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 11 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Double doors and a low threshold make wheelbarrow access easy, 8ft width gives room for staging on both sides. Weakness: One roof vent for 8x8 of floor space. Best for: Keen growers who want a roomy square house for staging both sides and a central path.
In short
The Balance is 8ft by 8ft with clear single-wall sides and a twin-wall roof on a silver aluminium frame. Double hinged doors with a low threshold open onto a galvanised steel base, and gutters come included.
Best for: Keen growers who want a roomy square house for staging both sides and a central path
What we like
- Double doors and a low threshold make wheelbarrow access easy
- 8ft width gives room for staging on both sides
- Clear sides for light, twin-wall roof for warmth
What we don't
- One roof vent for 8x8 of floor space
- Only 6 Amazon reviews so far
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | natural silver powder-coated aluminium |
| Size | 8 x 8 ft (2.4 x 2.5 m) |
| Floor area | 6 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.29 m |
| Eaves height | 1.23 m |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | double hinged doors (locking, low threshold) |
| Base included | Yes |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 5 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: 6.3 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 6.3 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 11 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Double doors and a low threshold make wheelbarrow access easy, 8ft width gives room for staging on both sides. Weakness: One roof vent for 8x8 of floor space. Best for: Keen growers who want a roomy square house for staging both sides and a central path.
How big is the Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse?
It measures 8 x 8 ft (2.4 x 2.5 m), which gives you 6 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.29 m high.
Does the Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver 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 Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse?
5 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 Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £789, roughly £132 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
A long clear greenhouse for a summer of tomatoes
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents
A tall aluminium lean-to with a louvre
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
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