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First Added - February 27 2022
Last Updated - August 4 2022 - 10 Data Points Updated - 4 Data Points Added
Reviewed & curated by a panel of garden building experts. Using methodology 1.1
Product ID: SKU: 5056534548797
Size: 4' x 3'
Merchants Checked: 12
Available From: 1
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Our verdict on the Outsunny 4 x 3M Reinforced Walk-in Polytunnel Garden Greenhouse Steel Frame
The Outsunny 4 x 3M Reinforced Walk-in Polytunnel Garden Greenhouse Steel Frame is treated using a galvanised process [1]. The windows window used on this particular 4′ x 3′ use a glazing material (Thickness was not specified).
Base material: steel [2]
Our experts say this has 1 stand out feature. 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. A galvanised 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.
Treatment
Amazing, our experts say most of the treatment options used are among the best.
The galvanised treatment process used here is the best type of treatment out of 3 [3] types we’ve identified on same-size greenhouses that you’ll see getting used on 17% [4] (137 of 787) of all greenhouses analysed, as well as being used on 23% [5] (18 of 78) of the top 10% of greenhouses. In fact this is the only 4′ x 3′ greenhouse you’ll find that uses a galvanised treatment process [6].
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Cladding
The steel 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 19% (152 of 787) of all greenhouses analysed [8], as well as being used on 1% (1 of 78) of the top 10% of greenhouses [9]. You’ll also find the steel cladding showing up on 29% of 4′ x 3′ greenhouses (5 in total) [10], and when taking the average Expert Score of those 4′ x 3′ greenhouses (79), the Outsunny 4 x 3M Reinforced Walk-in Polytunnel Garden Greenhouse Steel Frame is just above the average with an Expert Score of 82.
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Window
The 1400mm x 330mm window on this greenhouse are 1% equal than the average 4′ x 3′ greenhouse.
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Doors
The door height is 1,840.00mm (6′) tall which is 4% or 62.50mm (0.2′) taller than the average 4′ x 3′.
The door width is 840.00mm (3′) wide which is 26% or 172.50mm (0.6′) wider than the average 4′ x 3′.
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You Might Also Consider
We found 12 4′ x 3′ greenhouses with comparable specifications. The Outsunny 4 x 3M Reinforced Walk-in Polytunnel Garden Greenhouse Steel Frame has an Expert Score that is 6% higher 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 12 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 £170 with this Outsunny 143 x 118 x 212cm Walk-In Lean to Wall Tunnel PVC Greenhouse with Doors. It is priced at £43, this is 395% less than this and has an Expert Score of 82, 0 points equal than the Outsunny 4 x 3M Reinforced Walk-in Polytunnel Garden Greenhouse Steel Frame.
The Outsunny 4 x 3M Reinforced Walk-in Polytunnel Garden Greenhouse Steel Frame is the best scoring greenhouse available out of all 12 4′ x 3′ greenhouses we analysed.
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.
Vitavia Ida 2 x 6ft Toughened Glass Greenhouse
Vitavia Ida 2 x 6ft Horticultural Glass Greenhouse
Vitavia Ida 2 x 6ft Horticultural Glass Greenhouse with Steel Base
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 1 greenhouses that have options that you might find a better fit if this is a concern you have.
3′ x 4′ Forest Victorian Walkaround Greenhouse With Auto Vent
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.
Vitavia Ida 2 x 6ft Toughened Glass Greenhouse
Vitavia Ida 2 x 6ft Toughened Glass Greenhouse with Steel Base
3′ x 4′ Forest Victorian Walkaround Greenhouse With Auto Vent
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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. Galvanised: Galvanising steel or Zinc Galvanised steel as it is sometimes called refers to the process where steel is immersed into molten zinc. This is where a series of zinc-iron alloy forms a series layers via a metallurgical reaction between the iron and zinc, providing a robust coating which is an integral part of the steel.
Galvanised steel is among the most corrosion resistant due to its sacrificial protection and self-repairing properties. According to the Galvanizers Association they say “Hot dip galvanising offers coverage both externally and internally within hollow sections, it self-repairs when damaged, sacrifices itself to protect the base metal, is environmentally sustainable, has good impact and abrasion-resistance and a maintenance-free life of 50 years or more. Galvanised steel is widely used in applications where corrosion protection is needed and can be identified by the crystallised pattern on the surface (often called a ‘spangle’).” ↩
2. Steel: Is the “world’s most important engineering and construction material” according to the World Steel Accosiation. When it comes to garden structure steel is often a very strong and durable metal, although if it is untreated then it is prone to rust and corrosion. Steel is an alloy of iron mixed with less than 2% carbon and 1% manganese and small amounts of silicon, phosphorus, sulphur and oxygen. When steel comes into contact with water and oxygen there is a chemical reaction and the steel begins to revert to its original form – iron oxide (that’s Rust to the layperson). Steel must be coated in a protective layer to stop this reaction, for most garden applications this consists of powder coating or the more stable and long lasting use of galvanising the steel first. ↩
3. Treatment types identified: galvanised, powder coated, untreated ↩
4. Global treatment data sourced from: All galvanised greenhouses ↩
5. Top treatment data sourced from: Top 78 galvanised greenhouses ↩
6. 4′ x 3′ treatment data sourced from: 17 4′ x 3′ galvanised greenhouses ↩
8. Global cladding data sourced from: All steel greenhouses ↩
9. Top cladding data sourced from: Top 78 steel greenhouses ↩
10. 4′ x 3′ cladding data sourced from: 17 4′ x 3′ steel greenhouses ↩