12’x10′ Palram Canopia Victory Orangery Large Walk In Polycarbonate Greenhouse (3.6x3m)

Our verdict on the 12’x10′ Palram Canopia Victory Orangery Large Walk In Polycarbonate Greenhouse

The 12’x10′ Palram Canopia Victory Orangery Large Walk In Polycarbonate Greenhouse comes with an apex style roof, holds a 5 Years guarantee, and is fit with lockable double doors that use a latch locking system. The windows window used on this particular 12′ x 10′ use a polycarbonate ^[1] glazing material (Thickness was not specified).

Base material: polycarbonate ^[2]

Our experts say this has 2 stand out features. A stand out feature is something found on over 70% of the top 10% of products in a particular category or is an exceptionally good feature as rated by our panel of experts.

1. The polycarbonate construction like the one used on the roof of this greenhouse is rated one of the best by our panel of experts.

2. This polycarbonate glazing material is one that our experts say is one of the best available for windowed greenhouses.

Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this greenhouse fairs across the market.

Guarantee

On a plastic greenhouse, the guarantee that the manufacturer offers is usually a very good indicator of the quality of the building. The longer the guarantee the more the manufacturer believes in the quality of the building they have produced. Typically we see manufacturer guarantees for plastic Greenhouses ranging from zero right up to a 15 years guarantee.

This plastic greenhouse comes with a 5 years guarantee. Most plastic greenhouse come with a 5 years guarantee (52.56% of them) ^[3].

For this particular brand (Palram Canopia) they offer 6 ^[4] different types of guarantees on their plastic greenhouses, with the 5 years guarantee on this being the shortest they offer. The 5 years guarantee is found on 82.76% of Palram Canopia plastic greenhouses ^[5], with a 7 year guarantee on 6.90% and a 10 year guarantee on 10.34% of its plastic greenhouses. It is a shame this greenhouse was given the lowest guarantee offered by the brand, and this could be a reasonable indication that the manufacturer doesn’t have as much faith it the overall quality of this part of their product range.

When looking at comparable 12′ x 10′ plastic greenhouses (we found 32 of them) the most popular guarantee length offered by manufacturers was 5 years ^[6]. 50.00% came with a missing guarantee, 18.75% came with a 5 year guarantee, 15.62% came with a 12 year guarantee, 12.50% came with a 10 year guarantee and 3.12% came with a 7 year guarantee.

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Cladding

The polycarbonate cladding(walls) used here is an about average form of construction for greenhouse walls out of the 2 types ^[7] we’ve identified on same-size greenhouses, that you’ll also see getting used on 9% (69 of 787) of all greenhouses analysed ^[8], as well as being used on 27% (21 of 78) of the top 10% of greenhouses ^[9]. You’ll also find the polycarbonate cladding showing up on 9% of 12′ x 10′ greenhouses (3 in total) ^[10].

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Roofing

Polycarbonate is the material used for the roofing, our experts rate this one of the best forms of roof material and is the only type we’ve found on same-size greenhouses ^[11]. This roofing material is used on 8% of all greenhouses analysed, and 50% of the top 10% of greenhouses. Even though the Expert Score of this particular greenhouse is 5 points below the average of 80 for 12′ x 10’s using a polycarbonate roofing, with it being on 50% of the top 10%, you can be assured that this is a quality roof material. 22% of 12′ x 10′ greenhouses (7 in total) use polycarbonate construction for the roof.

A 4.0mm thick roof material was used on this greenhouse which is the worst thickness used for a roofing material and is the only thickness identified on same-size greenhouses ^[12]. It’s used on 2% of all greenhouses and 9% of the top 10% of greenhouses. 6% of 12′ x 10′ greenhouses (2 in total) use a 4.0mm thick roof material.

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Window

Polycarbonate windows come installed on this greenhouse. As a glazing option, we rate it one of the best glazing types and is also the only type found on 12′ x 10′ greenhouses ^[13]. This particular type of glazing is used on 8% of all windowed greenhouses and 33% of the top 10% of greenhouses with windows we analysed. Even though the Expert Score of this particular greenhouse is 8 points below the average of 83 for windowed 12′ x 10’s use polycarbonate windows, with it being on 33% of the top 10%, you can be assured that this greenhouse is using a quality glazing type. 14% of 12′ x 10′ greenhouses with windows (4 in total) use polycarbonate windows.

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Height

The height of this greenhouse is 1620.0mm (5′) which is 1% more than the average 12′ x 10′ greenhouse, giving you 20.0mm (0.1′) extra headroom.

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Doors

The door height is 2,070.00mm (7′) tall which is 11% or 197.14mm (0.6′) taller than the average 12′ x 10′.
The door width is 1,160.00mm (4′) wide which is 3% or 36.88mm (0.1′) narrower than the average 12′ x 10′.

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You Might Also Consider

We found 4 12′ x 10′ greenhouses with comparable specifications. The 12’x10′ Palram Canopia Victory Orangery Large Walk In Polycarbonate Greenhouse has an Expert Score that is 2% lower than average and is £5 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring greenhouses out of the 4 with comparable specifications the following might be of interest.

Best value – If you are looking for something comparable that costs less, then you could save £945 with this Polytunnel Greenhouse 3×3.75×2.5 m, Clear Transparent. It is priced at £494, this is 191% less than this and has an Expert Score of 75, 0 points equal than the 12’x10′ Palram Canopia Victory Orangery Large Walk In Polycarbonate Greenhouse.

Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 82 vs 75 for this product, the 8’x16′ Palram Canopia Rion Grand Gardener Large Polycarbonate Greenhouse is the best 12′ x 10′ greenhouse with comparable specifications, and is priced at £2,439, that’s £1,000 more than the 12’x10′ Palram Canopia Victory Orangery Large Walk In Polycarbonate Greenhouse.

High Wind Area – If you live in a particularly exposed or high wind area then having a greenhouse with a thicker cladding and higher than average frame thickness can be preferable. We found at least 3 greenhouses that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
Marlborough Greenhouses 14′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows
Marlborough Greenhouses 16′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows
Marlborough Greenhouses 20′ x 6′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows

Coastal Consideration – If you live in a particularly wet or harsher environment such as by the coast then you might want to consider something with a more robust pressure treatment or something made from metal or plastic, both materials that are particularly suited to such harsh environments. We’ve found at least 3 greenhouses that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
8’x16′ Palram Canopia Bella Large Walk In Silver Aluminium Framed Greenhouse
Palram Canopia Rion Hobby Gardner 8×16 Green Greenhouse
8’x16′ Palram Canopia Rion Grand Gardener Large Polycarbonate Greenhouse

Public-Facing – Extra security measures might be more of a concern if you’re placing your building in an area that is more public-facing than a garden. Features such as security windows or even having no windows at all, and the ability to lock all opening doors are usually much more important when you have something that is more public-facing. We found at least 3 greenhouses that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
8’x16′ Palram Canopia Bella Large Walk In Silver Aluminium Framed Greenhouse
8’x16′ Palram Canopia Rion Grand Gardener Large Polycarbonate Greenhouse
12’x10′ Palram Canopia Victory Orangery Large Walk In Polycarbonate Greenhouse

More Child Friendly – If you have children and you are looking for something that has that little extra in terms of durability then tougher glazing options might be a better option. Here we have at least 3 other options that will fill those needs.
8’x16′ Palram Canopia Bella Large Walk In Silver Aluminium Framed Greenhouse
Palram Canopia Rion Hobby Gardner 8×16 Green Greenhouse
8’x16′ Palram Canopia Rion Grand Gardener Large Polycarbonate Greenhouse