Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse
Palram's top model with auto vents and 10mm panels
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Is the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 7.5 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 2 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Automatic vent openers stop overheating when you are at work, 10 mm twin-wall panels for real winter insulation. Weakness: Costs more than many glass 8x10s. Best for: Gardeners who want a no-glass greenhouse for year-round growing and are happy to pay for it.
In short
The Glory uses 10 mm twin-wall polycarbonate in an anthracite aluminium frame, 269 cm tall at the ridge and 188 cm at the eaves. A roof vent and a louvre vent come with automatic openers, plus an anchoring system, base and gutters.
Best for: Gardeners who want a no-glass greenhouse for year-round growing and are happy to pay for it
What we like
- Automatic vent openers stop overheating when you are at work
- 10 mm twin-wall panels for real winter insulation
- 188 cm eaves let you stand upright near the sides
What we don't
- Costs more than many glass 8x10s
- Only 2 Amazon reviews
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate, twinwall panels, 10 mm |
| Frame | anthracite powder-coated aluminium |
| Size | 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.5 m) |
| Floor area | 4.8 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.69 m |
| Eaves height | 1.88 m |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 1 |
| Door | hinged door (wide, locking, outward opening) |
| Base included | Yes |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | Yes |
| 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: 7.5 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse: common questions
Is the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse any good?
With 7.5 out of 10, the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse ranks 2 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Automatic vent openers stop overheating when you are at work, 10 mm twin-wall panels for real winter insulation. Weakness: Costs more than many glass 8x10s. Best for: Gardeners who want a no-glass greenhouse for year-round growing and are happy to pay for it.
How big is the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse?
It measures 6 x 8 ft (2.0 x 2.5 m), which gives you 4.8 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.69 m high.
Does the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 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 Glory 6x8 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 Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £1,619, roughly £337 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Palram Canopia Glory 6x8 Polycarbonate Greenhouse
A Danish-made glasshouse with a stable door
A square 8x8 with double doors
A tall, wide Halls glasshouse with cast iron joints
What you will need with it
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