Q. What sort of base do I need?
A. We recommend that your Gabriel Ash greenhouse is erected onto a solid strip foundation, plinth, slab or dwarf wall. A base plan for your structure will be issued when you place your order. See examples of greenhouse bases.
Q. Can I ask for safety glass to be fitted as an optional extra?
A. Safety glass to BS. 6206 is fitted as standard to all Gabriel Ash greenhouses.
Q. Can you fit double glazed units to a greenhouse?
A. Greenhouses tend to get too hot with double glazed units so we do not offer this.
Q. Can I have hinged opening doors instead of the sliding ones?
A. Hinged doors can be fitted to any of our greenhouses.
Q. My old greenhouse had roof lights, why aren’t there any in Gabriel Ash greenhouses?
A. Gabriel Ash greenhouses have a unique ridge ventilation system which runs the full length of your greenhouse. This provides ventilation at the highest point in the greenhouse where it is needed. This system is operated automatically by wax filled actuators. When it is warm the wax in the cylinders expands pushing the vent up.
Q. Do I need to treat the cedar greenhouse ?
A. All our greenhouses feature aluminium capping, gutters, down spouts and plinths for all weather protection. On top of this Western Red Cedar contains its own natural preservatives, giving your greenhouse a long life span without the need for treatment. Cedar will mellow to a silvery grey over time; if you wish to prevent your greenhouse from greying and maintain or change its original colour we can provide treatments or there are several proprietary brands on the market that are suitable. Western Red Cedar absorbs stains and oils readily. Should you choose to treat your greenhouse you will not need to get up on the roof of your greenhouse since these are protected by aluminium cappings.
Q. Can my greenhouse be divided into separate areas?
A. We can install partitions in your greenhouse to create separate areas for different plant types; it is possible to create a hot area and a cool area. In larger greenhouses, partitions may be used to create smaller areas thus saving on heating costs in winter.
Q. Can I have cedar cladding instead of glass at the bottom of the walls?
A. On all Gabriel Ash Classic Plantsman greenhouses, lean-to’s and vinehouses cedar panels may be fitted instead of glass at a moderate cost.
Q. What is greenhouse staging and shelving?
A. Greenhouse staging is the slatted cedar potting/work bench normally positioned at waist height. Shelving is the narrower slatted storage platform that is positioned above the greenhouse staging.
Q. Do I have to assemble the greenhouse myself?
A. Whilst many of our greenhouses are designed for easy self assembly we also offer a service to erect and glaze your greenhouse anywhere in the world for an additional fee. All our coldframes are designed for easy self assembly.
Q. Is delivery and VAT included in the price of the greenhouse ?
A. Yes all prices quoted include delivery on the UK mainland and VAT at the current rate.
Q. Can rainwater from my greenhouse be diverted into water butts?
A. Yes, all Gabriel Ash greenhouses and glasshouses come complete with gutters and 1½” (40mm) down pipes; these standard aluminium pipes are easily adapted to fit water butts.
Q. Where can I see a Gabriel Ash greenhouse ?
A. If you are within easy travelling distance of Chester you are welcome to come and visit us, see our greenhouse showroom, have a look around the workshops and meet our team. If that isn’t convenient then, during spring and summer, you can see us at all the RHS Garden Shows.
Q. How can I provide shade in my Gabriel Ash greenhouse?
A. We can supply greenhouse shading consisting of internal roller blinds in varying widths to complement your greenhouse.
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