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Product Code: ELI-COM-18
Description
Although just 4ft wide, the 18ft Elite Compact Greenhouse is designed to allow you to create an extremely productive environment with many standard features and an extensive list of accessories.
Powder coated in one of ten different colours, the maintenance free aluminium frame is very strong with an integral base, and its rigidity owes much high tensile bolts and robust eaves that are fitted with corner bars.
Entering the greenhouse through lockable double doors that slide open, you'll discover a superb growing space full of possibilities. Even if you are in a wheelchair or are carrying a heavy load, access is simple over a low threshold.
More doors can be added at the other end to maximize accessibility, when open this will also increase the ventilation that is so necessary during hot weather. This shouldn't however be a problem with four roof vents with the opportunity to add more.
Louvres can also be fitted and automatic openers will save you time and trouble each day, they are also particularly useful if you are away from home when they will prevent the greenhouse from overheating.
Staging and shelving are essential for an enthusiastic gardener and Elite offer an extensive choice both metal and pine. They are available in a large variety of lengths and widths, slatted and braced to suit individual requirements.
You'll find so many ways to personalize your greenhouse, fitting a butt and rainwater collection kit might be one idea but there's such an impressive range of options that you will quickly have a wonderful growing space.
Elite Compact Features:
- Double Doors with Finger Tip Control
- Low Threshold (suitable for wheelchairs and wheelbarrows)
- Integral Base
- Strong Integral Gutters and Robust Eaves
- Four Roof Vents
- High Ridge and Eaves
- Stainless steel, not galvanised, clips to prevent rust
- Maintenance free, rigid aluminium frame, will not rust, warp or rot
- Comprehensive instruction manual
Dimensions:
- External Height To Ridge: 212cm (6ft 11½ins)
- External Height To Eaves: 155cm (5ft 1in)
- External Width: 130cm (4ft 3ins)
- External Depth: 564cm (18ft 6ins)
- Door Opening Height: 175cm (5ft 9ins)
- Door Opening Width: 60cm (1ft 11½ins)
* inc. integral base
Please note that the photographs illustrate a 4ft 3ins x 40ft greenhouse and show both standard features that are listed above and optional accessories that can be purchased separately.
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Delivery usually within 22 - 24 Weeks
(30 Weeks for Powder Coated Frames)
Select Your Options
Option 1 > Choose Your Frame Colour
Please select from the following ten frame colours. Milled Silver aluminium is pre-selected by default and is the standard option. However, powder coated frame options are also available at an additional cost.
See our handy details page here for more information on powder coating options.
with Standard Milled SILVER Aluminium Frame (ALU)
Enjoy your new greenhouse frame in the standard, no extra cost, Milled Silver Aluminium.
with GREEN Powder Coated Frame (GRE)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional green powder coated finish.
with TERRACOTTA Powder Coated Frame (TER)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional terracotta powder coated finish.
with WHITE Powder Coated Frame (WHI)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional white powder coated finish.
with BLACK Powder Coated Frame (BLA)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional black powder coated finish.
with GRAPHITE Powder Coated Frame (GRA)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional graphite powder coated finish.
with BROWN Powder Coated Frame (BRO)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional brown powder coated finish.
with BERRY Powder Coated Frame (BER)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional brown powder coated finish.
with OLIVE Powder Coated Frame (OLI)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional brown powder coated finish.
with STONE Powder Coated Frame (STO)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional brown powder coated finish.
with MOCHA Powder Coated Frame (MOCHA)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional mocha powder coated finish.
with NAVY Powder Coated Frame (NAVY)
Upgrade from the standard frame to a high class, hard wearing, professional navy powder coated finish.
Option 2 > Choose Your Greenhouse Glass
We offer three different types of glazing: 3mm Horticultural Glass which is pre-selected by default, but you can upgrade to single sheet Toughened Glass or 6mm Polycarbonate Glazing here.
As Horticultural Glass is included in your frame price it is a NO COST option. The additional cost of Toughened Glass or Polycarbonate Glazing is indicated below.
Please Note: Greenhouse glass images below are for guidance only.
with 3mm Horticultural Glass
Horticultural 3mm float glass as traditionally used in greenhouses. This is the standard minimum specification and is INCLUDED with your frame choice.
Provided in traditional panes which are supported using overlapping clips. This type of glass isn't recommended if you have children or pets around due to the more fragile nature.
with Single Sheet Toughened Glass
Toughened to British Standard Class 6206 Grade A and European Standard EN12150 for maximum light and extra safety. All toughened glass models in this range utilise full sheet glass in the roof and side walls. This makes for a much cleaner line with no build up of moss or algae where the sheets of glass would normally overlap.
with 6mm Polycarbonate Glazing
As well as the safety element it is a superb insulator, with the air trapped between the inner and outer skin acting as a mini double glazing unit. This will reduce winter heating costs. To aid growing polycarbonate defracts the sun's rays twice as it passes through the twinwall. This effect disperses the light far more evenly around the greenhouse. Supplied in a full sheet format and offers a more opaque appearance.
Option 3 > Bar Capping?
Bar capping is a continuous strip glazing system used instead of glazing clips, this gives a far neater streamlined appearance. It's made from PVC and is UVI treated.
For a more detailed explanation of what bar capping is, see our handy Bar Capping Guide here.
Please Note: Bar Capping is NOT suitable for use with horticultural glass. But is recommended for use with single sheet toughened and polycarbonate glazing.
with No Bar Capping
with Green Bar Capping
with Black Bar Capping
with Graphite Bar Capping
with Brown Bar Capping
with Terracotta Bar Capping
with White Bar Capping
with Olive Bar Capping
with Berry Bar Capping
with Stone Bar Capping
with Mocha Bar Capping
with Navy Bar Capping
Option 4 > Cresting and Finials?
Crestings and Finials are available in either a standard silver milled aluminium or any of powder coated colours depending on your chosen greenhouse frame above.
If required please tick the appropriate check box below to match the colour of the finials to your chosen greenhouse colour finish above.
with No Cresting or Finials
with Standard SILVER Cresting and Finials
Finish off the look of your greenhouse with this set of silver milled aluminium finials and cresting.
with MATCHING Powder Coated Cresting and Finials
If you've chosen to have your greenhouse frame in a powder coated finish, you will receive your cresting and finials to match in the same colour finish with this option.
Option 5 > Additional Rear Double Doors?
Having double doors at the rear of your Greenhouse is very convenient because you will be able to gain access from both ends and walk straight through your Greenhouse with ease.
Please select from the following rear double door options, you can also choose to have Bar Capping.
with Rear Double Door Silver Aluminium
Add a double door to the rear of your greenhouse in a Silver Aluminium frame.
with Rear Double Door in Matching Powder Coated Colour
Add a double door to the rear of your greenhouse in the same matching colour as your powder coated greenhouse frame.
with Rear Double Door in Silver Aluminium WITH BAR CAPPING
Add a double door to the rear of your greenhouse in a Silver Aluminium frame and matching bar capping (bar capping must also be selected above).
with Rear Double Doors in Matching Colour WITH BAR CAPPING
Add a double door to the rear of your greenhouse in the same matching colour as your powder coated greenhouse frame and matching bar capping (bar capping must also be selected above).
Option 6 > Cambered Door Sill and Support Plate
with Matching Colour Cambered Door Cill & Soft Soil Support Plate
We now offer this accessory for FREE.
Once firmly fixed, wheelchairs and wheelbarrows will be able to access the greenhouse with the minimum of fuss over the door rail with this easy access ramp support.
Previously charged at £19.99, now offered for free.
Option 7 > Delivery Options
Standard Delivery within Mainland England, Wales and Mainland Scotland is inclusive. Although, we can still deliver to northern and remote parts of Scotland as well as Northern and the Republic of Ireland at an additional cost, as per these delivery options.
See our Elite Greenhouse Delivery Guide (inc areas in Scotland classed as 'mainland' by our delivery company)
with FREE Standard Delivery within Mainland UK
Our FREE standard delivery within mainland England, Wales and Southern Scotland.
Excludes Offshore Islands, the Scottish Highlands and remote regions of Scotland, which will incur a separate delivery charge.
Please see our alternative delivery options if your delivery address is excluded from this inclusive delivery option.
with Delivery to SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS (x22)
Do you need your Elite Greenhouse delivering to the Scottish Highlands?
This option is ONLY available on orders OVER £399.00 before the EXTRA delivery charge is added. Unfortunately, we cannot deliver orders under this value to the Scottish Highlands.
with Delivery to NORTHERN IRELAND & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (x30)
Do you need your Elite Greenhouse delivering to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland?
This option is ONLY available on orders OVER £499.00 before the EXTRA delivery charge is added. Unfortunately, we cannot deliver orders under this value to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.
Option 9 > Discuss with an Elite Technician
I would like to discuss my order over the phone with an Elite Technician
Please select this option if you would like to discuss your order, greenhouse specification or receive advice on base preparation with a Technician from Elite Greenhouses. This call will not be today but at a convenient time in the future. There is no charge for this call.
Accessories > Ventilation?
Ventilation is essential for any greenhouse no matter the size to ensure that the humidity and temperature inside provides the best growing experience for your new plants.
with Additional Roof Vent Window in SILVER
Vents in a greenhouse increase air flow and avoid excessive temperatures. It's simple to install, merely adapting one of the existing glass panels on the roof.
This is the standard milled aluminium silver version to match the same colour greenhouse frame.
with Additional Roof Vent Window in MATCHING POWDER COATED COLOUR
Vents in a greenhouse increase air flow and avoid excessive temperatures. It's simple to install, merely adapting one of the existing glass panels on the roof.
The vent window will be supplied in the matching powder coated colour as your greenhouse frame chosen above.
with AutoVent Automatic Roof Vent Opener
The AuotVent is an automatic window-opener. It's able to open and close a roof vent within a certain celsius range to vent your greenhouse when it gets overly hot. One Ventomatic will be required per Vent.
with Louvre Window in SILVER
A Louvre window lets you install an extra vent in the side of your greenhouse, aiding with ventilation.
This 5 Blade Louvre will be supplied in the standard milled aluminium silver frame colour.
with Louvre Window in MATCHING POWDER COATED COLOUR
A Louvre window lets you install an extra vent in the side of your greenhouse, aiding with ventilation.
This 5 Blade Louvre will be supplied in a matching powder coated colour as your greenhouse frame chosen above.
with Louvre Automatic Opener
When used in conjunction with an Elite Louvre window, this device can be pre-set to open the window as and when needed when the temperature reaches a certain degree.
Accessories > Staging?
These 6ft long staging accessories allow extra workspace along the sides of your greenhouse.
Purchase one set of staging to fit across one side, or two sets to have staging across both sides of your greenhouse.
with 6ft Long (11inch Wide) 3 Slat Diamond Staging in SILVER
Elite's super strength slatted Aluminium staging can be fitted to any Elite greenhouse through the use of cantilever bracing which is attached directly onto the greenhouse framework with no visible legs, also keeping clear valuable work space underneath.
with 6ft Long (11inch Wide) 3 Slat Diamond Staging in MATCHING POWDER COATED FINISH
Elite's super strength slatted powder coated staging can be fitted to any Elite greenhouse through the use of cantilever bracing which is attached directly onto the greenhouse framework with no visible legs, also keeping clear valuable work space underneath.
with 6ft Long (19inch Wide) 5 Slat Diamond Staging in SILVER
Elite's super strength slatted Aluminium staging can be fitted to any Elite greenhouse through the use of cantilever bracing which is attached directly onto the greenhouse framework with no visible legs, also keeping clear valuable work space underneath.
with 6ft Long (19inch Wide) 5 Slat Diamond Staging in MATCHING POWDER COATED FINISH
Elite's super strength slatted powder coated staging can be fitted to any Elite greenhouse through the use of cantilever bracing which is attached directly onto the greenhouse framework with no visible legs, also keeping clear valuable work space underneath.
Accessories > Shelving?
By adding a shelf or two to your greenhouse, you'll have added workspace areas to store small tools, pots and seedlings. Each set of shelves comes complete with the necessary braces to install them to your Elite greenhouse frame.
You may decide to have one set along one side of your greenhouse, or alternatively purchase two sets to fit both sides of your greenhouse.
with 6ft Long (8inch Wide) 2 Slat Diamond Shelf in SILVER
Diamond shelving offers a strong, simple and practical shelf space which is designed to fit any Elite greenhouse.
Each shelf can be adjusted to any height you require and fit to your greenhouse framework with the included diagonal braces.
with 6ft Long (8inch Wide) 2 Slat Diamond Shelf in MATCHING POWDER COATED COLOUR
Diamond shelving offers a strong, simple and practical shelf space which is designed to fit any Elite greenhouse.
Each shelf can be adjusted to any height you require and fit to your greenhouse framework with the included diagonal braces.
with 6ft Long (11inch Wide) 3 Slat Diamond Shelf in SILVER
Diamond shelving offers a strong, simple and practical shelf space which is designed to fit any Elite greenhouse.
Each shelf can be adjusted to any height you require and fit to your greenhouse framework with the included diagonal braces.
with 6ft Long (11inch Wide) 3 Slat Diamond Shelf in MATCHING POWDER COATED COLOUR
Diamond shelving offers a strong, simple and practical shelf space which is designed to fit any Elite greenhouse.
Each shelf can be adjusted to any height you require and fit to your greenhouse framework with the included diagonal braces.
Accessories > Hybrid Panels
with Hybrid Side Panels
Elite's aluminium hybrid panels come as a complete set to replace a section of glazing at the bottom of your greenhouse, offering an extremely strong, virtually unbreakable on-impact durability which is great to protect your greenhouse from being hit or knocked with the lawnmower, stones and pets.
Panels will be colour/powder coating matched to your chosen greenhouse options above.
Note: Image used for demonstration purposes.
Accessories > Water Systems?
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with Elite Standard Rainwater Kit
Each kit comprises of pipe work and outlets for one end of each gutter and stoppers to terminate the opposite ends. The system works by collecting the rainwater into a barrel or other designated outlet. Compatible with Elite’s unique half round integral gutter only.
- 16% Off
- Save £6.00
with Elite 100 Litre Water Barrel and Stand
This compact and slim design water barrel offers a rigid moulded plastic design with a capacity of up to 100 litres (22 gallons). Made to complement the rainwater kit, this barrel ensures the collection of rainwater is a simple task, and when raised on the included stand allows for simple access to the incorporated tap.
- 23% Off
- Save £20.00
with Elite 210 Litre Water Barrel and Stand
This Elite water barrel offers a rigid moulded plastic barrel design with a capacity of up to 210 litres (46 gallons). Made to complement the rainwater kit, this barrel ensures the collection of rainwater is a simple task, and when raised on the included stand allows for simple access to the incorporated tap.
- 15% Off
- Save £20.00
Accessories > Heating?
with Electric Palma 2KW Heater
A 2KW Electrical floor-standing heater that is ideal for smaller greenhouse where space is limited.
Using the separate digital thermostat you can set temperatures in the range of -50°C to + 99°C with an unrivalled output of 2000 W and air circulation rate of 400 m3/h. This ensures that your greenhouse is always maintained at the right level.
with Paraffin Heater Super Warm 5
Ideal as a frost heater in larger greenhouses or for more
concentrated use in a greenhouse up to 5 square metres, the
Super Warm 5 boasts a 4.5 litre capacity fuel tank which will
burn continuously for a staggering 3.5 days on one filling.
with Gas Powered 1.9KW Blue Flame Heater
The blue flame is 1.9KW and needs no electricity supply. The thermostatically controlled gas greenhouse heater comes complete with hose and regulator and is powerful enough to heat the larger range of greenhouses such as 20’ x 10’.
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Delivery Information
Important Covid-19 Update - Monday 5th October 2020
Delivery timeframes have been extended to up to 22 - 24 weeks for aluminium frames and 30 weeks for powder-coated frames due to delays and carrier restrictions during Covid-19.
(this is a further increase from the original increase of 10 - 14 weeks for aluminium frames and 16 - 20 weeks for powder-coated frames which were set in place from Wednesday 15th July)
Fast Free Delivery within Mainland England and Wales Only.
Extra charges will apply to Scottish Highlands and Islands. In some cases we can even deliver outside the mainland e.g. Channel Isles and arrange the VAT element for you. In all instances please contact us today for a personalised quote.
Delivery Period
Delivery will typically be made within 30 working days (bespoke coloured frames 30 - 40 days) but may be extended during busy times of the year. For larger products, the carrier will call and book in a convenient delivery date. For other products, a delivery date will be provided by email from the carrier, which will include a link to allow tracking online.
Bespoke Product Procedure
This product range is made to order on an order-by-order basis, therefore is exempt from our usual cancellation and returns policy. Any cancellations after your order has started production may not be able to be cancelled or may be subject to cancellation charges. Although a very rare occurrence, this does not affect any orders that arrive damaged or faulty, whereby our normal terms on receiving a faulty product will apply.
Vehicles We Use
Items will be delivered on larger lorries which can get to most places it's typically, a 15 ton lorry which is about the size of a dustbin lorry, this will depend on the item that is being delivered and should you have any concerns with restricted access to your property we ask you to contact us prior to placing an order.
Unloading Of Your Delivery
Due to the nature of this product, delivery will be made to the front of the property to the nearest location. Our drivers will not carry these items inside your home or back garden. When the item is delivered on a pallet, the pallet and packaging are non-returnable. Goods can only be manoeuvred on a flat and level surface (i.e. not a gravel driveway) by a pallet truck. On some occasions the driver will split the package to assist with manoeuvring of the item. Once you are happy, we will ask you to check the condition of the goods and sign for the delivery.
Elite Greenhouse Information
Please Note: Some retailers offer non-genuine copies of Elite greenhouse frames or Elite frames along with non-genuine glazing, bases, powder coating, staging and accessories. When purchasing from GardenSite, you are buying 100% genuine and official Elite products including the frame, glazing and accessories. All painted frames are protectively wrapped; all bases are aluminium; all fittings are stainless steel and only high tensile bolts are used.
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