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First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 19 Data Points Updated - 3 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: 701925
Size: 8' x 12'
Merchants Checked: 12
Our verdict on the 8’x12′ Palram Canopia Balance Large Walk In Aluminium Framed Greenhouse
The 8’x12′ Palram Canopia Balance Large Walk In Aluminium Framed Greenhouse comes with an apex style roof, holds a 5 Years guarantee, and is fit with lockable single doors that use a latch locking system. The windows window used on this particular 8′ x 12′ use a polycarbonate [1] glazing material (Thickness was not specified).
Base material: aluminium [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 metal 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 metal Greenhouses ranging from zero right up to a 15 years guarantee.
This metal greenhouse comes with a 5 years guarantee. Most metal 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 metal greenhouses, with the 5 years guarantee on this being the only they offer. The 5 years guarantee is found on 100.00% of Palram Canopia metal greenhouses [5]. It is great that this greenhouse was given one of the highest guarantees offered by the brand, and this shows the manufacturer has a lot of faith in the overall quality of this part of their product range.
When looking at comparable 8′ x 12′ metal greenhouses (we found 39 of them) the most popular guarantee length offered by manufacturers was 5 years [6]. 48.72% came with a missing guarantee, 17.95% came with a 5 year guarantee, 17.95% came with a 10 year guarantee, 12.82% came with a 12 year guarantee and 2.56% came with a 7 year guarantee.
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Cladding
The aluminium cladding(walls) used here is an about average form of construction for walls and is the only type [7] we’ve identified on same-size greenhouses, that you’ll also see getting used on 23% (180 of 787) of all greenhouses analysed [8], as well as being used on 6% (5 of 78) of the top 10% of greenhouses [9]. You’ll also find the aluminium cladding showing up on 46% of 8′ x 12′ greenhouses (18 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 10 points below the average of 82 for 8′ x 12’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. 15% of 8′ x 12′ greenhouses (6 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 out of 2 thicknesses identified on same-size greenhouses [12]. It’s used on 2% of all greenhouses and 9% of the top 10% of greenhouses. 8% of 8′ x 12′ greenhouses (3 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 out of the 4 glazing types found on 8′ x 12′ 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 11 points below the average of 83 for windowed 8′ x 12’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. 19% of 8′ x 12′ greenhouses with windows (4 in total) use polycarbonate windows.
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Height
The height of this greenhouse is 2310mm (8′) which is 2% more than the average 8′ x 12′ greenhouse, giving you 50.0mm (0.2′) extra headroom.
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Doors
The door height is 1,945.00mm (6′) tall which is 1% or 21.67mm (0.1′) taller than the average 8′ x 12′.
The door width is 1,145.00mm (4′) wide which is 11% or 113.33mm (0.4′) wider than the average 8′ x 12′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 19 8′ x 12′ greenhouses with comparable specifications. The 8’x12′ Palram Canopia Balance Large Walk In Aluminium Framed Greenhouse has an Expert Score that is 2% lower than average and is £43 less expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring greenhouses out of the 19 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 £607 with this Outsunny Walk-in Tunnel Greenhouse Gardening Planting Shed Heavy Duty Warm House. It is priced at £93, this is 653% less than this and has an Expert Score of 87, 15 points higher than the 8’x12′ Palram Canopia Balance Large Walk In Aluminium Framed Greenhouse.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 90 vs 72 for this product, the 8’x12′ Palram Canopia Bella Large Walk In Silver Aluminium Framed Greenhouse is the best 8′ x 12′ greenhouse with comparable specifications, and is priced at £1,099, that’s £399 more than the 8’x12′ Palram Canopia Balance Large Walk In Aluminium Framed 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 2 greenhouses that have a combination of features that can make them more suited to higher wind areas.
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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′ x 12′ Palram Canopia Octave Silver Greenhouse
8’x12′ Palram Canopia Glory Grey Large Polycarbonate Greenhouse
8’x12′ Palram Canopia Bella Large Walk In Silver Aluminium Framed 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’x12′ Palram Canopia Bella Large Walk In Silver Aluminium Framed Greenhouse
8’x12′ Palram Canopia Glory Grey Large Polycarbonate Greenhouse
8’x12′ Palram Canopia Rion Grand Gardener Large 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’x12′ Palram Canopia Bella Large Walk In Silver Aluminium Framed Greenhouse
8’x12′ Palram Canopia Glory Grey Large Polycarbonate Greenhouse
8’x12′ Palram Canopia Rion Hobby Gardener Large Green Greenhouse
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Merchants Checked
12 different sources were used to research information on this product, and 4 contained information that we were able to use to compile the data used on this page.
The following merchants were checked on the 06 August, 2022 to see if they stocked this product.
ManoMano UK – 922302 products checked, found 1 match.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found 1 match.
Buy Sheds Direct – 1635 products checked, found 1 match.
sheds.co.uk – 1999 products checked, found 1 match.
Waltons – 231 products checked, found no matches.
Wickes – 19576 products checked, found no matches.
B&Q – 78905 products checked, found no matches.
Wilko.com – 21232 products checked, found no matches.
BillyOh – 1244 products checked, found no matches.
Garden Buildings Direct – 1284 products checked, found no matches.
Shedstore – 1373 products checked, found no matches.
Tiger Sheds – 635 products checked, found no matches.
1. Polycarbonate: Is one of the toughest plastics available. The excellent toughness and thermal stability make Polycarbonate one of the most widely used thermoplastics. This durability makes this ideal for garden equipment and extremely durable plastic garden structure. Polycarbonate is also used for things such as riot shields, vandal proof glazing, safety helmets and headlamp lenses.
According to data from the British Plastics Fedaration the physical properties of Polycarbonate are that it is very good when exposed to high heat with a maximum continuous use temperature of 125 °C. This is coupled with the outstanding Notched Impact Strength data of 60 – 80 Kj/m². ↩
2. Aluminium: Is a very stable metal that has very low corrosion rates in neutral environments (such as domestic garden buildings). The good corrosion resistance of aluminium alloys means that they are perfectly suited for outdoor and industrial environments. This resistance is caused because aluminium is a very reactive metal with a high affinity for oxygen, The reactive character of the aluminium with oxygen means an aluminium oxide film forms on the metal surface that gives it a protective character.
The most common type of aluminium alloys used for architectural structures (such as garden buildings) is the 6XXX Aluminium-magnesium-silicon.
The Aluminium Federation in the article UK Aluminium Industry Fact Sheet 2, Aluminium and Corrosion say “The 6XXX series alloys are the most common amongst aluminium alloys and are widely used in transport, engineering and architecture.” They then go on to say “Most aluminium casting alloys are classified as having good corrosion resistance, and if used for purposes involving exposure out-of-doors, they will suffer no appreciable loss of strength as a result of corrosion. Weathering tests lasting more than ten years, carried out by The Association of Light Alloy Refiners, confirm that there is little difference in the resistance to atmospheric attack of the casting alloys…” ↩
3. Global guarantee data sourced from: All 5 years greenhouses ↩
5. Guarantee data sourced from: Palram canopia 5 years greenhouses ↩
6. 8′ x 12′ guarantee data sourced from: 39 8′ x 12′ 5 years guaranteed greenhouses ↩
8. Global cladding data sourced from: All aluminium greenhouses ↩
9. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 78 aluminium greenhouses ↩
10. 8′ x 12′ cladding data sourced from: 39 8′ x 12′ aluminium greenhouses ↩
11. Roof material types identified: polycarbonate ↩
12. Roof thickness types identified: 4mm, 6mm ↩
13. Glazing material types identified: horticultural glass, polycarbonate, toughened safety glass, twin wall polycarbonate ↩