Description
The Elite Compact Greenhouse is an innovative solution designed for gardeners with limited outdoor space. With a width of 4’3″ wide, this greenhouse is compact, yet offers a multitude of features typically found in larger models. The narrow width allows it to fit into tight spaces such as small gardens, patios, or courtyards without compromising on functionality.
One of the primary advantages of the Elite Compact greenhouse is its efficient use of space. Despite its small size, this greenhouse offers ample room for staging and shelves, ensuring that customers can fully utilise the space without feeling limited.
Base:
The greenhouse features an aluminium integral base, which is part of the framework giving additional strength. Elite Greenhouses only supply bases made from aluminium, therefore removing the fear of rust, rot or warping.
The majority of greenhouses are constructed onto a solid foundation however if your greenhouse is being constructed onto soil or grass, persistent stepping on the door cill will cause damage as it will naturally follow the contour of the ground. A hard support, such as flags, must be fitted under the cill and Elite recommend using their soft soil support which allows the door(s) to run in the track.
Doors:
The Compact is supplied with low threshold double doors, with a handle, lock and key.
Glass:
The greenhouse can be fitted with full sheet 4mm toughened safety glass, 3mm horticultural glass or 6mm polycarbonate. We recommend toughened safety glass for any properties with children and/or pets.
Roof Vents & Louvres
The Compact model is equipped with at least one manual roof vent, the number increases with the size of greenhouse:
- 4ft, 6ft & 8ft long with one roof vent
- 10ft & 12ft long with two roof vents
- 14ft & 16ft long with three roof vents
- 18ft & 20ft long with four roof vents
5-blade louvres can also be added to your order to provide additional ventilation, if required.
Automatic Ventilation:
Automatic roof vent openers can also be added to your order. The automated openers will ensure that your vents open and close automatically, depending on the temperature, keeping your plants ventilated appropriately.
Shelving/Staging:
Staging and shelving is available in aluminium, or any of the Elite powder-coated finishes. For the Compact, the 3-slat is recommended for the staging, and the 2-slat for the eye-level shelf (these are provided as standard with the Package Deal).
Rainwater Collection:
The greenhouse is provided with integral gutters that collect rainwater from the roof, preventing runoff and allowing for efficient collection. To maximise the effectiveness of the integral gutters, we offer optional rainwater kits. The standard rainwater kit includes downpipes that connect directly to the integral gutters and collect rainwater into storage tanks or water butts. Also available is the ‘rainwater kit to one gutter’ option, allowing users to funnel rainwater from two separate gutters into a single downpipe, ensuring that both sides of the greenhouse contribute to a centralised storage system/water butt.
Bar Capping:
Bar capping is optional. It provides a stronger hold for the glass against the frame, plus the rubber fin makes for a better water seal and is a way of hiding the clips, providing a neater finish on your greenhouse. Bar capping can not be used on horticultural glass.
Powder Coating:
Greenhouses are supplied in aluminium as standard. However, Elite have a varied range of powder-coated colours to choose from; mocha, brown, graphite, white, olive, green, black, berry, stone and navy at an additional cost.
Cresting & Finials:
Cresting & Finials are used to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal. Cresting refers to ornamental ridge tiles or other decorative elements along the ridge of a roof, while finials are decorative ornaments typically found at the gable top. They can also serve as a deterrent against cats and birds. They are provided in aluminium as standard, or can be powder coated to match your greenhouse.
Dimensions:
Width: 1300mm
Eaves Height: 1553mm (with built in base)
Ridge Height: 2122mm (with built in base)
Door Height x Width: 1750mm x 600mm
Package Deal:
The Elite Compact is also available as a Package Deal, with huge savings for additional items. See our ‘Elite Compact Package Deal’ for further details.
