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First Added - August 4 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 0 Data Points Updated - 35 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: 45583
Size: 12' x 8'
Merchants Checked: 12
Available From: 1
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Our verdict on the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows
The Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows holds a 10 Years guarantee, is fit with lockable single doors that use a lock and key locking system, and is treated using a pressure treated process [1]. The 4 windows used on this particular 12′ x 8′ use a glazing material (Thickness was not specified).
Base material: wood
Our experts say this has 4 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 tongue & groove cladding used on this greenhouse is one the best available for greenhouses rated by our experts.
2. The tongue & groove construction like the one used on the roof of this greenhouse is rated one of the best by our panel of experts.
3. Our experts say this the tongue & groove floor material used here is one of the best available on all greenhouses.
4. A pressure treated treatment like the one used on this greenhouse is one our experts are happy to say is one of the best around.
Below is a brief overview of how some of the key points of this greenhouse fairs across the market.
Cladding
The tongue & groove cladding(walls) used here is the best form of construction for greenhouse walls out of the 2 types [2] we’ve identified on same-size greenhouses, that you’ll also see getting used on 5% (40 of 787) of all greenhouses analysed [3], as well as being used on 12% (9 of 78) of the top 10% of greenhouses [4]. You’ll also find the tongue & groove cladding showing up on 5% of 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (2 in total) [5], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (78), the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows is just above the average with an Expert Score of 80.
The walls are 12mm thick and we rate this an about average thickness out of the 2 found on same-size greenhouses [6]. It is used on 5% of all greenhouses [7] and is also used across 13% of the top 10% of greenhouses [8] we analysed. 5% of 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (2 in total) use 12mm thick walls [9], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (78), the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows is just above the average with an Expert Score of 80.
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Roofing
Tongue & groove is the cladding used for the roofing, our experts rate this the best form of roof material and is the only type we’ve found on same-size greenhouses [10]. This roofing material is used on 4% of all greenhouses analysed, and 3% of the top 10% of greenhouses. 5% of 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (2 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the roof, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (78), the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows is just above the average with an Expert Score of 80.
A 12mm thick roof boarding was used on this greenhouse which is one of the best thicknesses used for a roofing material out of 2 thicknesses identified on same-size greenhouses [11]. It’s used on 4% of all greenhouses and 3% of the top 10% of greenhouses. 5% of 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (2 in total) use a 12mm thick roof boarding, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (78), the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows is just above the average with an Expert Score of 80.
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Flooring
The manufactures of this greenhouse chose tongue & groove for the floor construction, we rate this the best form of floor construction and is the only type found on this size of greenhouse [12]. This type of floor construction is used on 4% of all greenhouses we analysed, and 3% of the top 10% of those greenhouses. 5% of 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (2 in total) use tongue & groove construction for the floor. Additionally when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (78), the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows is just above the average with an Expert Score of 80.
A 12mm thick floor boarding is used here, this is one of the best floor board thicknesses according to our experts out of 2 found on same-size greenhouses [13]. It’s found on 4% of all greenhouses and used on 3% of the top 10% of greenhouses. 5% of 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (2 in total) use 12mm thick floor boarding, and when taking the average Expert Score of those 12′ x 8′ greenhouses (78), the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows is just above the average with an Expert Score of 80.
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Height
The height of this greenhouse is 2667mm (9′) which is 18% more than the average 12′ x 8′ greenhouse, giving you 407.0mm (1′) extra headroom.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 3 12′ x 8′ greenhouses with comparable specifications. The Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows has an Expert Score that is 1% equal than average and is £28 more expensive than average. If you are looking for the best value or highest expert scoring greenhouses out of the 3 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 £5,378 with this 10 x 10 Greenhouse in a Box. It is priced at £567, this is 948% less than this and has an Expert Score of 82, 2 points higher than the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows.
Highest Expert Score – With an Expert Score of 82 vs 80 for this product, the 10 x 10 Greenhouse in a Box is the best 12′ x 8′ greenhouse with comparable specifications, and is priced at £567, that’s £5,378 less than the Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows.
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.
Marlborough Greenhouses 12′ x 8′ Wooden Greenhouse with 4 windows
Marlborough Greenhouses 16′ 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′ 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
Product Details
Comparisons of Similar Sheds
 |  |  |  |  | |
| Expert Score | 78 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,532.45 | £5,423.11 | £4,552.90 | £659.00 | £1,329.00 |
| Size | 14' x 6' | 10' x 8' | 4' x 6' | 6' x 3' | 8' x 8' |
| Brand | Marlborough Greenhouses | Marlborough Greenhouses | Marlborough Greenhouses | Adley | Mercia |
| Material | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden | Wooden |
| Cladding Thickness | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | |
| Guarantee | 10 Years | 10 Years | 10 Years | 10 Years | 10 Years |
| Go | Go | Go | Go | Go |
Sources
Merchants Checked
12 different sources were used to research information on this product, and 1 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.
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.
Homebase – 35509 products checked, found no matches.
Buy Sheds Direct – 1635 products checked, found no matches.
sheds.co.uk – 1999 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. Pressure Treated: Considered the most durable wood treatment, this is where the wood undergoes a process called tanalisation. This is where the timber is submerged in specialist wood preservatives (such as Tanalith E, this is actually the origin of the word ‘tanalisation’), this is a unique combination of copper and organic biocide ingredients (it is the copper that gives the finished wood the slightly green colour). The wood then goes into a high pressure vacuum tank (the Wood Protection Association has a good article/video on this) to draw out excess moisture and air and force in the preservatives.
This deep penetration of the exterior wood protects it from the elements and all forms of insect attack. Wood treated this way can last many years without being re-treated. The BS 8417 code of practice (this advises on the choice of timber species and the use and application of wood preservatives) says “ penetration to either 6 mm (15 years) or 12mm (for 30 years) has to be achieved in any exposed surface in sawn material.”
It is also worth noting that if cross cutting, notching or boring treated timber during or after installation, ALWAYS apply an end grain solvent-based (or oil-based) wood preservative treatment to the freshly exposed areas, this will maintain the integrity of the protection. NEVER put cut ends in the ground, even if end grain coated. ↩
2. Cladding types identified: tongue & groove, wood ↩
3. Global cladding data sourced from: All tongue & groove greenhouses ↩
4. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 78 tongue & groove greenhouses ↩
5. 12′ x 8′ cladding data sourced from: 39 12′ x 8′ tongue & groove greenhouses ↩
7. Global cladding thickness data sourced from: All 12mm greenhouses ↩
8. Top cladding thickness data sourced from: Top 78 12mm greenhouses ↩
9. 12′ x 8′ cladding thickness data sourced from: 2 12′ x 8′ 12mm greenhouses ↩
10. Roof material types identified: tongue & groove ↩
11. Roof thickness types identified: 12mm ↩
12. Floor material types identified: tongue & groove ↩
13. Floor thickness types identified: 12mm ↩