The Robinsons Ratcliffe Victorian greenhouse is part of the Robinsons Victorian range of greenhouses. This model is 8' 7" wide and is a freestanding, glass-to-ground building.
The Robinsons Victorian range offers you a choice of greenhouses with a distinctive Victorian style. The addition of cast aluminium spandrels at both eaves and ridge strengthens the greenhouse considerably and the extra height (created by the more traditional 45° pitch to the roof) gives more air in the greenhouse as well as more room for specimen plants. The 45° roof pitch is also said to be better for light transmission as well.
The Robinsons Ratcliffe Victorian greenhouse has high eaves (5' 6") for extra headroom inside your greenhouse. Extremely strong 'box section' glazing bars, toughened safety glass, guttering and downpipes, automatically opening roof vents and screw-in bar capping are all included as standard.
Robinsons Box Section Structure
R-PRO glazing bars are made using the unique Robinsons Box Section technology. The sheer strength of the bars themselves means that we do not need to clutter up the inside of the greenhouse with messy braces.
Aluminium Bar Capping
As standard your greenhouse includes aluminium bar capping (PVC for white finish) which holds in the glass firmer and stronger than other greenhouses. It is then finished with a an strip to cover those screws for a high quality finish.
Toughened Safety Glass
4mm toughened safety glass is supplied as standard for strength and safety.
Colour Choices
Choose from 4 colours; Old Cottage Green, Pastel Sage, Anthracite and Ivory..
Guttering and Downpipes Included
Attractive aluminium guttering and PVC downpipes allow you to collect valuable water
Low Threshold
GO-LO is a properly engineered low level threshold for easy wheelchair or wheelbarrow access.
Victorian Spandrels
At both the ridges and eaves, the Robinsons Ratcliffe includes stylish Victorian Spandrels in an attractive design.
Louvre Side Vents
Included is a slatted Louvre side vent which allows extra air flow into your greenhouse and really makes your plants flourish.
Automatic Opening Roof Vents
Included as standard, these roof vents open automatically as the greenhouse warms up keeping your plants from overheating.
Easy Glide Door with Lock and Low Threshold
Lockable sliding door with a low threshold to keep your produce secure.
High Eaves (5ft 6in)
Extra high eaves for more headroom and plenty of growing space for those tall plants like tomatoes and Chrysanthemums.
10 years Framework Guarantee
Your Robinsons greenhouse comes with a free 10-year frame guarantee.
Victorian Ridge Cresting
For that truly spectacular finish, add Victorian ridge cresting in an attractive coloured finish.
Staging and Shelving
Add 25" staging and 12" shelving for a practical and stylish upgrade.
Hanging Basket Brackets
Use these brackets to hang baskets, without the need for an obtrusive rail.
Internal Blinds
Add blinds to your greenhouse to create shade for your plants.
Automatic Louvre Openers
Automatic openers can be fitted to the louvre vents, just set and forget!
Extra Roof Vents
An additional automatic roof vent increases the flow of air through your Robinsons greenhouse, ideal for orchid houses or other specialist environments.
High Eaves (5ft 6in)
Extra high eaves with a 45-degree roof for that stunning Victorian look.
Extensions
Add extra length to your greenhouses with an 8ft 1in extension.
| Size | Roof Vents | Side Vents | Ridge Height | Eaves Height | Doors Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6'7" | 2 | 2 | 3.08m | 1.69m | 0.82m |
| 8'8" | 2 | 2 | |||
| 10'8" | 4 | 2 | |||
| 12'8" | 4 | 2 | |||
| Extension | 2 | 2 |
The Robinsons Ratcliffe greeenhouse is shown here in Ivory with optional staging, shelving and Victorian ridge cresting.
This is typical of the display models you will see at GBC display centres located throughout the UK.
What better chance to check out the quality of construction of these superb greenhouses ?
I pictured this stunning 12 x 8 Ratcliffe on a bleak February day in what I know to be a beautiful Cottage Garden ... at least it's a feature all year round even when the sun has gone out !
The first seedlings of the year pictured in this Ratcliffe greenhouse.
Carefully crafted spandrel bracing is used at the eaves and the ridge of the Robinsons Victorian greenhouses to provide strength and a touch of old time style to these beautiful greenhouses.
Automatic openers are an essential fixture for each roof vent. A wax filled cylinder opens hydraulically as the air warms up and allows the heat to discharge through the vents. The opening temperature can be adjusted.
Optional staging and shelving are available on all Robinsons models.
This photo also shows the Victorian spandrels secured to the eaves of the greenhouse to good effect.
A secure locking hinged door with low threshold is a standard feature of the Victorian range.
When something as good as the Robinsons Victorian comes along we're keen to show it to you as soon as we can so we have begun ( September 2014 ) a programme of installations at our 33 branches. If the model you're looking for isn't on display near you, just call one of our branches and we'll let you know if there's a different model in the range locally which will demonstrate all of the product features even if it's a slightly wider or narrower building !
Pictured here is an Ivory finish, glass to ground ( as opposed to dwarf wall ) Ratcliffe display model at our Hertford branch. It features optional staging and shelving which is typical of all of our display models.
For over 60 years gardeners have valued Robinsons as the name on the very best aluminium greenhouses.
GBC, established for over twenty five years, are the UKs largest supplier of Robinsons Greenhouses with displays at every one of our branches nationwide.
All new Robinsons greenhouses carry a ten year frame guarantee.
Gutters and downpipes are an integral feature of all models in the Robinsons Victorian range
Toughened safety glass is included as standard with every Robinsons Victorian greenhouse for safety and also for ease of maintenance. This is held in place by external bar capping strips : in the picture you will see that the edges of the glass are secured behind the capping strip meaning that it is virtually impossible for the wind to blow the glass out. It's also neat and easy to clean.
The capping strip matches the colour of greenhouse you choose.
Louvre windows allow you to ventilate your greenhouse at low level thus moving stale air from around your plants and out through the roof vents. Robinsons Victorian louvres can even be fitted under the staging as shown !
If preferred you can also add an automatic louvre opener to do the job for you in hot weather ( not pictured ).
Just to complete the Victorian look, crafted in true Robinsons Victorian style, this is an optional additional item available for you to consider.
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Our large range of Robinsons greenhouses all come delivered as standard by one of Robinsons own experienced drivers.
Robinsons greenhouses are all delivered complete with full installation instructions and fittings. As with all of our buildings we always recommend that you provide a good level base prior to delivery.
Our delivery times can vary from season to season. All of our buildings are made to order, so during the busy spring to summer seasons, this may increase depending on the building that you have purchased. Please feel free to contact us on 0800 999 0123 to check our current delivery times.
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