Robinsons Riviera Greenhouse
Product Details
The Robinsons Riviera greenhouse has a unique, attractive hipped roof design with a generous ridge height as an added bonus (6ft 4in) - making it feel light and spacious. Available in the two sizes shown, the finials and crest are standard as are two roof vents with automatic openers. The double doors give a 4ft (1220mm) wide opening and are a particularly useful feature of this model - they slide easily, are lockable, and provide easy access over the ground level threshold - ideal for wheelbarrows and wheelchairs. These doors can be fitted in eithher the end wall or along the side walls.
Pictured here is the 12ft 9in x 8ft 6in Robinsons Riviera greenhouse in green with ridge cresting, integral staging to both sides and top shelf.
Please take a look at our image gallery for more pictures of completed installations and product features.
Riviera Standard Features
- Double sliding doors with door lock for front or side fitting
- Low level door threshold for ease of entry
- Two roof vents with automatic openers
- One side louvre in 10ft length, two in 12ft length
- Built in gutters with integral downpipes included
- Unique glazing capping and stainless steel fixings
- Ridge crest and finials (green or white only)
- 4mm Toughened safety glass throughout
- Kick panels
- Full length glass
Riviera Sizes Available
- 8ft 6in x 10ft 8in (2.59m x 3.25m)
- 8ft 6in x 12ft 8in (2.59m x 3.86m)
Riviera Construction Options Available
- Green Polyester Powder Coated Finish
- White Polyester Powder Coated Finish
- Mill Finish Aluminium
Riviera Additional Options Available (some items may be dependent on size of building)
- 25 inch Aluminium Staging
- 25 inch Timber Staging
- 37 inch Aluminium Staging
- 37 inch Timber Staging
- Additional Double Door in end
- Automatic louvre vent openers
- Automatic Opener Upgrade
- Hanging Basket Bracket (x10)
- High Level Aluminium Shelving on one side
- High Level Timber Shelving on one side
- Louvre Side Vent (6 bladed)
- Side Door
What to do next
For more information, prices or a brochure for this building, call 0800 999 0123 or use our online contact form.
Image Gallery
Robinsons Riviera 12'9 x 8'6
This 12ft x 8ft Riviera provides a stunning focal point in the garden with its hipped roof, ridge crest and green paint finish. It's also available in white or plain aluminium finish.
Additional options on show include staging on both sides and a top shelf.
Every new Robinsons Greenhouse comes with a 10 year frame guarantee.
Robinsons Riviera 12'9 x 8'6
The Riviera in white; this is a display model at one of our branches and is kitted out with staging and high level shelving on both sides.
Robinsons Riviera 12'9 x 8'6
This is the current brochure picture of the 12'9 x 8'6 Riviera. The Riviera is 6'4" ( 1.95m ) at the eaves making it an exceptionally comfy greenhouse to work in with plenty of headroom for adults and plants alike !
Every Robinsons Greenhouse is glazed with toughened safety glass to BS 6206 A.
Robinsons Riviera 10'8" x 8'6
Illustrating the headroom available in the Riviera .. even the hanging baskets aren't an obstruction!
Toughened Safety Glass
All Robinsons Greenhouses are fitted with 4mm toughened safety glass which complies with BS6206 Class A. This is 4 times stronger than standard glass of the same thickness.
In the unlikely event of breakage, it shatters into small pieces, much as car windscreens used to, thus minimising any risks.
The glass is secured in place with Robinsons' unique bar capping system.
Bar Capping and eaves drainage
This picture illustrates the detail of the Robinsons glazing system which is strong, thermally efficient and neat. Each pane of glass is held in place by full length 'bar capping' which reduces draughts and removes the need for unsightly clips. The bars are screwed in place and a final cap is applied to hide the screw heads and provide an attractive, easy maintenance finish.
Also in the picture you will see the drainage holes which are necessary to remove condensation from the internal eaves. This is a problem which most greenhouses don't cater for ... condensation runs down the inside face of the glass and gathers in the eaves. Robinsons cure this with strategically placed drain holes as pictured.
6 blade louvre with Autolouvre
A 6 blade louvre window glazed with toughened glass is a popular choice with Robinsons' customers. We recommend fitting it at a low level to draw air up through the greenhouse roof vents thus preventing stale air causing mildew. Also in the picture is an automatic louvre opener, this is a useful additional accessory saving you adjusting the louvre yourself.
The Riviera is fitted with side louvre vent(s) as standard so please refer to the catalogue for the exact number supplied.
Double door low threshold entrance
The low threshold entrance is an important feature of Robinsons Greenhouses. With no significant sill to step over these greenhouses allow easy wheelchair and wheelbarrow access !
Greenhouse sample boards
Have you wanted to see the difference between a Robinsons greenhouse frame and other makes of greenhouse ?
At each GBC branch we have a sample board to demonstrate the differences.
You'll see that the Robinsons greenhouses contain nearly 50% more aluminium than other leading brands!
Timber slatted staging 25" wide and timber slatted top shelf
Robinsons Greenhouses have a choice of timber or aluminium slatted staging. If aluminium staging is chosen the cantilever brackets and slats can be finished in white or green if coloured options are chosen. Pictured here fitted to a lean-to greenhouse you will see 7 slat wide (25") timber staging and 3 slat wide high level shelving. This is hard wearing, functional staging which needs very little maintenance and will fit in all Robinsons models except the Renaissance.
Aluminium slatted staging 25" wide and slatted top shelf
Robinsons Greenhouses have a choice of timber or aluminium slatted staging. The aluminium staging can be finished in plain mill finish or white or green as pictured here. This is the green finish 7 slat wide (25") aluminium staging and 3 slat wide high level shelving. This is easy to clean, sturdy staging which will fit in all Robinsons models except the Renaissance.
Aluminium slatted staging 37" wide and slatted top shelf
This 10 slat wide aluminium staging is available in plain mill finish as pictured or in white or green. It measures 37" (940mm) in depth. The height is adjustable when first installed to a comfortable working level. Also pictured is the 3 slat wide high level shelving.
The depth of the staging makes this unsuitable for some smaller models in the Robinsons range as it can project into the doorway. Please seek advice from our sales staff about its suitability for your greenhouse project.
Robinsons roof vent
Two roof vents are fitted to the Riviera greenhouse. This picture is of the roof vent on an 8ft wide Robinsons 'Royale' greenhouse but the principal is the same.
Every Robinsons roof vent is supplied with an automatic opener : Imagine getting up on a hot summer morning to find everything in your greenhouse has keeled over from the heat ... this is what an automatic opener will help prevent.
As the temperature rises the roof vent will open to ventilate the greenhouse and protect your valuable plants.
Robinsons Riviera Ridge Crest and Finials
The ridge cresting and finials in white or green are a standard feature of the Riviera.
Plain aluminium versions of the Riviera have white cresting and finials.
The picture also explains why you can't add extra roof vents; the vent side bars overlap the next panel so vents can't be placed in adjacent roof bays.
Robinsons Fix Down Brackets
These brackets are supplied as a standard component to enable you to fix your greenhouse to the base. They are generally rawlplugged and screwed in place once the assembly of the greenhouse is completed either by you or your nominated greenhouse fitter.
Robinsons double door, handles and lock
The picture shows the detail of the lock provided with each set of Robinsons double doors.
Keys are supplied.
Robinsons gutters and downpipes
Every Robinsons greenhouse is supplied with integral gutters and a set of downpipes as standard
Robinsons Diagonal Bracing
All Robinsons rectangular greenhouses are supplied with diagonal bracing for two reasons. Firstly they add considerable strength to the greenhouse and secondly because they ensure the greenhouse remains square and doesn't move out of shape in windy conditions.
Robinsons Ten Year Guarantee
For over 60 years gardeners have valued Robinsons as the name on the very best aluminium greenhouses.
GBC, established for over twenty years, are the UK's largest supplier of Robinsons Greenhouses with displays at every one of our branches nationwide.
All new Robinsons greenhouses carry a ten year frame guarantee.

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