Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing
An 8ft polycarbonate lean-to with gutter and base
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Is the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing any good?
With 5.6 out of 10, the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing ranks 20 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: 8ft of wall length fits staging and a row of tomatoes, Twin-wall roof keeps more heat in on cold nights. Weakness: Out of stock at Greenhouse Stores when I checked. Best for: A house or garage wall that faces south, for tomatoes in summer and overwintering in winter.
In short
Palram's 8x4 lean-to puts clear polycarbonate sides and a twin-wall roof on a silver aluminium frame, 225 cm tall at the wall. An aluminium base and a built-in gutter come included.
Best for: A house or garage wall that faces south, for tomatoes in summer and overwintering in winter
What we like
- 8ft of wall length fits staging and a row of tomatoes
- Twin-wall roof keeps more heat in on cold nights
- Base and gutter in the box
What we don't
- Out of stock at Greenhouse Stores when I checked
- The shop page describes the door two different ways
Specifications
| Type | Lean-to greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | silver aluminium |
| Size | 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.4 m) |
| Floor area | 3 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.25 m |
| Eaves height | 1.60 m |
| Roof vents | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | hinged door (single, fixed to one side) |
| 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: 5.6 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing: common questions
Is the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing any good?
With 5.6 out of 10, the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing ranks 20 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: 8ft of wall length fits staging and a row of tomatoes, Twin-wall roof keeps more heat in on cold nights. Weakness: Out of stock at Greenhouse Stores when I checked. Best for: A house or garage wall that faces south, for tomatoes in summer and overwintering in winter.
How big is the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing?
It measures 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.4 m), which gives you 3 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.25 m high.
Does the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing 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 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing?
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 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing cost?
The last price we saw was £679, roughly £226 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Palram Canopia 8x4 Lean to Greenhouse Clear Polycarbonate Glazing
A long clear greenhouse for a summer of tomatoes
Clear sides for light, twin-wall roof for warmth
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.
