Alton Amateur 6ft Greenhouse
Product Details
The Alton Amateur Greenhouse can be as individual as you. Available in three widths, this is the 6ft wide model.
Alton Amateur greenhouses are constructed from Western Red Cedar, known for its durability and resistance to decay. Sourced from renewable sources, Western Red Cedar is a material that does not shrink, swell or warp excessively, even when subjected to changes in temperature and moisture.
The warm, natural reddish brown colour of the cedar looks superb in any garden setting and is also more thermally efficient than comparable aluminium greenhouses. It has excellent insulating qualities, reducing heating costs in the winter. The Cedar is factory treated prior to delivery but will still benefit from an occasional re-treatment to keep it looking good.
Installation
Most sections of your new Alton greenhouse will arrive pre-glazed so that it is quick and easy to install. All buildings are supplied with comprehensive instructions too. A suitable base needs to be prepared before installation. The concrete base kerbs (that are standard on Alton greenhouses) provide a robust and attractive foundation.
If you prefer not to install your own greenhouse, we can provide you with an installation service.
Vents fitted as standard:
5ft 6in - 1 roof and 2 side vents
8ft - 1 roof and 2 side vents
10ft 6in - 2 roof and 4 side vents
13ft - 2 roof and 4 side vents
15ft 7in - 2 roof and 6 side vents
18ft - 3 roof and 6 side vents
20ft 7in - 4 roof and 8 side vents
Amateur 6ft Standard Features
- Concrete base kerbs
- Sliding front door with kerbless threshold
- Roof vents (number varies according to length)
- Alton side vents (number varies according to length)
- Full length toughened safety glass
- Factory applied preservative treatment throughout
- Guttering and downpipes (both sides)
- Ten year cedar frame guarantee
- Hanging basket hooks
- Steel bracing
Amateur 6ft Sizes Available
- 6ft 5in x 5ft 6in (1.96m x 1.68m)
- 6ft 5in x 8ft (1.96m x 2.44m)
- 6ft 5in x 10ft 6in (1.96m x 3.20m)
- 6ft 5in x 13ft (1.96m x 3.96m)
- 6ft 5in x 15ft 7in (1.96m x 4.75m)
- 6ft 5in x 18ft (1.96m x 5.49m)
- 6ft 5in x 20ft 7in (1.96m x 6.27m)
Amateur 6ft Construction Options Available
- Western Red Cedar
Amateur 6ft Additional Options Available (some items may be dependent on size of building)
- 20 inch Cedar staging to one side
- 27inch Staging to one side
- 5ft Extension (including base kerbs)
- Additional Roof Vent
- Automatic louvre vent openers
- Automatic Roof Openers
- Clip on panels (one end)
- Clip on panels (one side)
- External Shading Kit (each side)
- Extra End Door
- High Level Cedar Shelving to one side
- Installation
- Louvre Vent
- Rainwater Adaptor Kit
What to do next
For more information, prices or a brochure for this building, call 0800 999 0123 or use our online contact form.
Deliveries
Deliveries are made by Alton Greenhouses' own transport team direct to you.
Alton will keep you advised of the likely delivery date.
Delivery times vary seasonally so it is best to check with us how long it is likely to take for your greenhouse to arrive.
If you are in a particular hurry to take delivery of a new Alton Greenhouse please discuss your requirements with our staff and we will do our very best to meet your needs.
GBC and Alton Greenhouses
GBC Group are the first choice supplier of Cedar Greenhouses in the UK.
GBC are located at some of Britain's most prestigious garden centres from the South Coast to Scotland and display a comprehensive range of Malvern timber greenhouses at all branches and the fabulous Alton Cedar Greenhouses at most branches.
Most branches of GBC Group display the Alton Amateur. The Alton Octagonal, the Alton Amateur Lean - to, the Alton Traditional and the Alton Traditional Lean-to can be bought from all of our outlets or on line. Please contact us by email for the latest offer details.
Each year we sell off all our showmodels and replace them with the latest versions of the Alton Greenhouse range with up to date specifications so you can be sure that we are always clean, tidy and up to date. We put our display models up for sale on July 1st each year for installation during the winter so if you want to be considered as a potential customer for one of these please let us know.
At our GBC display sites we ensure that our Alton Greenhouses are easily accessible along level pathways so less able customers are able to view the products without difficulty.
So its easy to come and see Alton Greenhouses at selected GBC group display centres, but that doesn't explain why we sell as many as we do !
There are several reasons : we always have an eye for price and it would be almost impossible to find anyone offering a better combination of price, service and display in the UK.
Just as important, our staff are fully trained to explain the benefits of each Alton Greenhouse : they know the Alton Greenhouse range inside out and back to front ! Prices can vary from under £1000 to over £5000 so it's as well to deal with people who know what they are talking about !
Fantastic displays, knowledgeable friendly staff and open all year round - there's no better place to buy your Alton Greenhouse from than the GBC Group.
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GBC...here to help you
GBC have branches all over the country displaying our buildings and offering help and advice to our customers.
Established in 1986, we are real people with our feet on the ground and with a real investment in and commitment to our buildings.
We are not an anonymous internet site.
Please give us the opportunity to assist you in buying the building of your choice ... contact us by freephone, email or call our branches direct. You will find all of these contact opportunities in this website. We look forward to speaking to you
Where Can I See One?
Below are the results from all of our 32 sites.
Bridgemere (01270 520077) | |
| Size | Features |
|---|---|
| 10 x 8 | Cedarwood, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Standard Package Deal |
Coleshill (0121 7827402) | |
| Size | Features |
| 8 x 10'6 | Cedarwood, Toughened Glass, Standard Package Deal |
Livingston (0800 999 012) | |
| Size | Features |
| 10'6 x 8' | Cedarwood, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Standard Package Deal |
Milton Keynes (01908 630020) | |
| Size | Features |
| 8 x 10 | Cedarwood, Standard Package Deal |
Norwich (01603 505031) | |
| Size | Features |
| 8' x 10'6 | Cedarwood, Standard Package Deal |
Shrewsbury (01743 874220) | |
| Size | Features |
| 5'6 x 8 | Cedarwood, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Standard Package Deal |
Southampton (02380 463600) | |
| Size | Features |
| 8' x 10'6 | Cedarwood, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Standard Package Deal |
Southport (01704 550399) | |
| Size | Features |
| 10 x 8 | Cedarwood, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Standard Package Deal |





