What Is a Wooden Greenhouse?
A wood greenhouse is a fantastic alternative to traditional greenhouses, giving you a robust and warm greenhouse that you can grow in all year round all while looking great! Instead of using predominantly metal or plastic, a wooden greenhouse uses natural wood which is biodegradable and uses no dangerous chemicals - making it better for the environment.
Wood is a natural insulator and stores heat well, so it is ideal for a backyard greenhouse - particularly in dry, hot climates. Due to its efficiency, it often may be unnecessary to use supplemental heating sources such as heaters during the winter months. Our wooden structures use a wooden base and framing for support which provides even more insulation. Instead of roll-up sides, there are roof openings that provide easier and more effective ventilation.
Traditional Greenhouse
A traditional hobby greenhouse with horticultural glass poses not only issues of cost (for materials and handling) but potentially safety if, for example, you live in a garden where young children are kicking footballs around!
Polycarbonate wooden greenhouses (and even a metal greenhouse), on the other hand, still allow plenty of light in whilst featuring a strong timber frame that is both lighter and weather-resistant.
Why Buy a Wooden BillyOh Greenhouse?
A wooden frame, similar to wooden potting sheds, provides natural insulation for a greenhouse. The timber frame absorbs sunlight throughout the day and manages to hold the heat during the night. It's a fantastic way to keep the garden building cooler during colder months.
Moreover, opting for a wooden design is cost-effective as it requires you to spend less on energy when trying to keep the greenhouse warm during the colder months. And for those aiming for a more traditional aesthetic look, a timber greenhouse is the way to go, as it will add to a rustic garden style.
In addition, having a allows you to cultivate fresh, home-grown vegetables. There is nothing like growing your own vegetables - the taste is better and more authentic than the supermarket. Plus, you know precisely what has gone into them! It may even help your budget.
Are Wooden Greenhouses Efficient?
Yes! Wood is actually more than 1,000 times as energy-efficient as aluminium. This is because wood is a natural insulator that is perfect at preventing energy from escaping your greenhouse - making keeping the heat in easy. This also makes your greenhouse far more likely to avoid requiring supplemental heat during the colder months which is great for the environment and your energy bill.
Wooden greenhouses come in a number of sizes which can help you to choose the best size for your garden. This can avoid a large unused space that requires extra heating during the winter. Finally, the easy to assemble panels make it effortless to ensure they are snugly fit together to achieve a good seal which is critical to an energy-efficient greenhouse. So, yes wooden greenhouses are just as, if not more, efficient as other options.
Can I Move a Wooden Greenhouse?
Wooden greenhouses will generally be shipped in parts as part of a greenhouse kit. These easy to install interlocking panels easily attach into place, and come with separate attachable windows. This means they can be placed wherever you need them when you assemble them! After installation, they are much easier to disassemble, far lighter, and easier to relocate than most greenhouses. Whatever your greenhouse plans, wood greenhouses fit the bill.
However, whether or not they can easily be moved depends on the size and model you choose. With a smaller model, it may even be possible to separate it from your base and relocate without disassembly. Check the size and dimensions of the model you choose carefully and consider whether or not it is right for you.
Is a Wooden Greenhouse as Durable?
Yes, wood is a strong natural building material that is trusted for framing homes and commercial structures alike. These structures can stand up to harsh weather and rough treatment alike. When properly treated a wooden greenhouse structure is resistant to rot, insects, and moisture damage. These pre-treated greenhouses can be trusted to last for years to come with minimal maintenance.
What Windows Does a Wooden Greenhouse Use?
A wooden greenhouse can use any regular kind of glazing, however, the most common option in use is twin wall polycarbonate and styrene panes. These shatterproof options are optimal for families with children where traditional glass could cause harm to people and plants.
This also offers a high degree of efficiency for trapping energy inside the structure extending the growing season far beyond many other options. It also does well at distributing heat throughout the structure to prevent damage from excessive heat and prevents harmful UV rays from passing through and damaging your plants inside.
Lincoln Polycarbonate Greenhouse
With large double doors and and a fully windowed design, the
Lincoln greenhouse provides a warm, bright and comfortable environment for you and your plants, both a great quality and affordable greenhouse. With polycarbonate glazing,
you can cultivate plants whilst protecting them from harmful UV rays.
Pent Wooden Greenhouse
BillyOh Planthouse Potting Shed is a combination shed and greenhouse, with 2 tier windows and shelving included as standard. The door can be placed at either end of the building for convenience and with pressure treatment as standard for longevity and protection - the ideal solution to growing.
Wooden Potting Shed
A wooden potting shed, like our Planthouse Tongue and Groove Pent potting shed, is a neat combination of a beautiful greenhouse and a wooden shed. With a potting bench which receives loads of sunshine, and tons of storage space to accommodate all your garden tools, a potting shed is perfect for those who don't want to take the dive to a full greenhouse.
Can I Paint My Wooden Greenhouse?
Yes! This is one of the biggest advantages of a wood greenhouse made from wood versus aluminium or steel. When those other materials rust or look dinghy it is difficult to paint or recolor them. But, even though your wooden greenhouse will already be shipped with some treatment to protect the wood from damage, it is easy to add a layer of paint with many off-the-shelf painting products.
It can also allow you to restyle your greenhouse to match the seasons and add a new look to your garden whenever you choose. This can add even more protection to the wood when the original treatment starts to fade and ensure your wooden greenhouse lasts for many years to come.
Order Your Wooden Greenhouse Today
Choose a BillyOh greenhouse to suit the needs of your garden and your budget, today. Our quality timber greenhouses are excellent value for money, whilst all being designed and manufactured by our skilled craftsmen. Their compact size but generous height with ridge height and eaves height within the purview of 'permitted development' are designed to keep our customers happy.
The range of wooden conservatory products that Garden Buildings Direct has on offer includes greenhouses and cold frames.
We don't offer an installation service as all of Garden Buildings Direct's products are easy to assemble and come with comprehensive instructions to help you get them erected. They're also delivered free of charge to most mainland UK addresses*. Get your BillyOh building as an affordable price today! You can also check out our blog for more help - such as this guide on organising a greenhouse!
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