4x8 Elite Compact Aluminium Finish
4x8 Elite Compact Aluminium Finish
4x8 Elite Compact Aluminium Finish
4x8 Elite Compact Aluminium Finish
4x8 Elite Compact Aluminium Finish
4x8 Elite Compact Aluminium Finish

4x8 is 4 bays long (away from door end). Main photo shows 4x6 which is 3 bays long.
 

4x8 Elite Compact Aluminium Finish

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Description

The Elite 4x8 Compact offers a surprisingly spacious environment and with its 5ft 1" eaves is the perfect choice when you have limited space. Packed with features usually only found on larger greenhouses such as Double Doors and Elite's low threshold entrance this little greenhouse can be fully customised to suit your individual needs.

Our View

Elite offer a higher quality range of greenhouses than most, with a high build quality combined with the options to make your 4x8 Compact greenhouse exactly as you want it. Elite's Low Threshold entrance is a fantastic feature that enables wheelbarrows etc easy access and eliminates the step that other makes have.

Specs
Roof Windows
1 Standard
Aluminium Frame
Maintenance Free
Integral Base
Strong Aluminium
Double Sliding Doors
2ft Wide Entrance
Low Threshold Door
Non Trip Easy Access
Lockable Door
Handle and Keys
High Tensile Nuts and Bolts
Extra Strong
Thicker Bars
Strong Framework
Stainlesss Steel Clips
Won't Rust or Warp
Neoprene Cushion Beading
Quality Glazing Beading
10 Year Guarantee
Framework
Standard Features

Some of the Standard Features

       
 Low Door Threshold  Double Doors  Proper Built in Gutter  High Tensile Nuts & Bolts
       
 Thicker Framework  Built In Base  Roof Windows  Door Handle
Dimensions
 

A: 1300mm (4ft 3")

B: 2589mm (8ft 5")

C: 2122mm (6ft 10")

D: 1553mm (5ft 1")

E: 1750mm (5ft 8")

F: 600mm (1ft 10")

Brand
  • 60 years of successful British manufacture
  • 10 Year Frame Guarantee
  • Great Customer Service
  • Top Quality Parts
  • Thicker Bars than most competition

Elite have enjoyed 60 successful years of British manufacturing, all greenhouses are made in their Bolton factory and delivered to you on their own transport. Offering a huge range of models and options you can be sure to find an Elite greenhouse that will suit your requirements. Elite are passionate and enthusiastic about their greenhouses and are the choice of many amateur and serious gardeners, combined with excellent service and a 10 year frame guarantee you are sure to be pleased with your purchase!

Our View
Using thicker bars and higher quality parts than most manufacturers Elite offer a premium greenhouse at an affordable price. At South West Greenhouses we are very choosy about the manufacturers we sell and Elite have more than met our high standards!

    Delivery

     Nobody delivers faster than South West Greenhouses!

    Our goal is that all orders are processed the same day as we take your completed order (or Elite's next working day)
    We don't "sit" on them as some suppliers do, this means that you get your greenhouse in the quickest delivery time possible.


    Free delivery to mainland UK (apart from North Scotland & Northern Ireland), there is an additional charge for parts of North Scotland (everywhere South of Stirling is free), contact us with your postcode and desired greenhouse and we will quickly get you the best quote we can.

    Vehicles are 15 tonne gross weight, 8ft 2" wide x 11ft 2" tall x 30ft long rigid curtain sided, please inform us of any access issues.
    Goods can be left without a signature.

    No deliveries to Galloway area West of Dumfries

    Expected delivery time for Elite greenhouses

    Aluminium Buildings : 4-5 Weeks

    All Painted Buildings : 10-14 Weeks        *Compact, Streamline, Craftsman, High Eave & Belmont models only: 8-10 weeks*

     

    Options Information

    Glazing

    Horticultural Glass - Standard greenhouse glass supplied in 3mm thick overlapping sheets.
    Toughened Glass - Elite only use Grade A toughened glass to standard EN12150, this is long pane sheets for a neater finish and eliminates any overlapping which can... have an algae and moss build up. Much stronger than horticultural glass these panes will granulate if broken removing the danger of serious injury.
    Polycarbonate - Elite supply a quality 6mm UVI treated twin wall polycarbonate for the ultimate in safety. Supplied in full length sheets this is virtually unbreakable. As with all polycarbonate greenhouses we do not recommend this option in exposed areas. *Please note Polycarbonate is opaque (slightly milky) and not clear like glass.

    Extra Roof Window

    Additional roof vents can be purchased for added ventilation, the drop down box will show the maximum available to fit your greenhouse. All extra roof vents are supplied with the correct glazing and are the same aluminium finish as your chosen frame.

    Auto Vent

    These are probably the most common accessory sold with greenhouses along with staging. Automatically opens the roof window according to temperature up to 18" to allow maximum ventilation, these are easily fitted with the supplied clamps and no drilling is required. Choose one for each window you wish to automatically open.

    3 Slat Staging

    Elite's super strong diamond aluminium staging which has been designed with the exact greenhouse in mind. This is a fixed staging which utilises cantilever bracing attached directly to the framework for extra stability and strength, the staging can be fixed at the height which is best for you and runs the full length of either the side or back of your greenhouse.The slatted design is ideal for fluid drainage and allows extra ventilation to any produce placed on the work surface. Aluminium to match your frame. 11" wide.

    2 Slat Shelving

    Narrower than the staging but otherwise the same this shelving can be positioned at any height and adds extra working area in your greenhouse.Staging and shelves are supplied in easy to assemble kit form and will not rust, rot or deteriorate in humid greenhouse conditions. Aluminium to match the greenhouse frame. 7½" wide.

    Bar Capping

    Bar Capping adds a decorative finish for your greenhouse and also a much stronger hold for the glazing. The capping is used as well as the wire clips and is simply screwed over the bars and clips using the colour coded screws provided. Not only does this add extra protection for your greenhouse and is ideal for those in more exposed areas, but the rubber fin also makes a better water seal between the frame and the glass. Black is the recommended option for Aluminium frames. Not recommended with overlapping horticultural glass.

    Louvre

    Louvres provide low level ventilation and are an excellent accessory. Humid and stagnant air can cause condensation which develops mould and disease, by adding louvres to the rear or side of your building fresh air is drawn in and encourages circulation. These 5 blade aluminium louvres are supplied with toughened glass.

    Autolouvre

    These automatic louvre openers will open and close your louvre for you depending on the air temperature. You will need one Autolouvre for each louvre you wish to open automatically. Please note that some drilling is required to fit this accessory.

    Rainwater Kits

    You will be amazed at the amount of water that you can collect off a greenhouse roof, it would be a shame to waste it! These are designed to be used with Elite's unique half round gutter only and are available in 2 forms.
    Standard - Each kit comprises of parts to fit one side of your greenhouse. One stopper is supplied to fit one end of your greenhouses built in gutter, for the other end connectors and pipe are supplied to make a rainwater downpipe which can then be fitted into a water barrel or simply to direct the water where you wish.
    To One Gutter - This clever system connects both gutters to one side, similar in style to the standard system and supplied with an extra stopper and connectors for both gutters and a tranverse pipe which is placed along the rear of the greenhouse, this allows the water to be carried to a single point.

    Water Barrels

    Elite offer 2 sizes of water barrel to complement the rainwater kits, made from ridged moulded plastic choose from the standard 210 litre (46 gallons) or if space is limited choose the slimline 100 litre version.

    When fitted to the low cost stand or raised on bricks these allow access to the incorporated tap at the bottom of the barrel.

    Extra Doors In Rear

    Choose the option to have an extra set of double doors in the rear of your building allowing you access from both ends. Matching aluminium this handy option allows you to walk straight through your greenhouse!

    Soft Soil Support

    If putting your greenhouse on a soil or otherwise soft surface this extra will help to support the door opening. Persistently stepping on the door sill can cause damage if not on a hard standing as the metal will naturally follow the contour of the ground, use this to help prevent this happening. Aluminium finish.

    Crestings and Finials

    Create an individual and decorative finish to your greenhouse by adding these cresting and finials. Made from cast aluminium these are extremely strong and as well as looking great they also are a deterrent against birds and cats. Aluminium finish to match your greenhouse.

    Hybrid Panels

    Manufactured from aluminium sheet, these Hybrid Panels go around the bottom of your greenhouse and are virtually unbreakable, perfect protection against balls, strimmer's, stones etc. At 585mm high they are also attractive and hide unsightly growbags. Due to unsightly marks from the manufacturing process these are finished in a high-quality powder coated paint finish of either Graphite or Black.

    String/Wire Tying Eyes

    Dual purpose hooks that are easily attached to your greenhouse by simply twisting in to place. Use the built-in cable hook for electrical wires, also has a hole for running string/wire through to attach plant supports and similar. Supplied in a pack of 6.

    Freestanding Potting Bench

    Width: 508mm Length: 585mm Front Height: 902mm Back Height: 1118mm

    Quality potting bench from Elite that is the ideal work height. The 2" lip at the front prevents spillages and the work area has a 4" hole for brushing waste down in to the hopper below.

    Delivery

    Nobody delivers faster than South West Greenhouses! All Elite greenhouses are made to order and delivered on their own transport, we ensure that all orders are processed to Elite on the same day we receive them (or Elite's next working day), this means you get your greenhouse in the quickest possible time! Vehicles are 15 tone gross weight, 8ft 2" wide x 11ft 2" tall x 30ft long rigid curtain sided, please inform us of any access issues. Goods can be left without a signature.
    Free delivery to mainland UK as far north as Stirling Scotland (some of North Scotland is free too, please contact us) No greenhouse deliveries to Galloway area East of Dumfries or Northern Ireland

    FREE 3 Tier Seed Tray Stand!

    Buy today and we will add a FREE 3 Tier Seed Tray Stand!
    Supplied with 6 Heavy Duty Seed Trays

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    Customer Reviews
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    6 Reviews:

    4x8 Elite GREENHOUSE
    Rating:
    10 June 2020  |  John

    Excellent service from SWG, advised of delivery date and the greenhouse arrived a day earlier. Although I am a keen DIYer, the instructions sometimes were a bit of a challenge, however my wife was on hand to help! Also good support from Elite as needed. On my own it took about 18 hours in total to complete the build and it was easy to secure to my ready made base. Some areas of the instructions could have been a bit more explanatory (e.g Highlighting when extra bolts need to be inserted would have helped), but good when you figure it out.
    Only criticism is the door handles, did not fit them, will look for something locally a bit more friendly.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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    4x8 Elite Compact Aluminium
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    02 April 2018  |  Lionel

    Very pleased with the service and quality of the greenhouse. As always following an instruction manual is difficult and time consuming. To build a second one now would take half the time. Very pleased with the full wall & roof toughed glass panels.

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    Stronger than I expected
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    23 January 2017  |  Jan

    Ordered the toughened glass option with capping, when finished the greenhouse seems really strong and much better than what I had before.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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    A quality item
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    28 March 2015  |  L.J.

    Absolutely delighted with this greenhouse. Meticulously assembled by the two fitters with obvious pride and professionalism. Looks superb. Many thanks to SW Greenhouses - cannot fault your service.

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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    The envy of the neighbours
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    16 February 2015  |  Hilary

    This small greenhouse looks good,fits into a small garden and has got the neighbours talking.I look forward to sowing,potting up and ripening a heritage tomato or two.
    Set in place by the Company and was I glad,on a thoroughly wet day.

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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    Quality all round
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    10 February 2015  |  Anthony

    Best price, speedy delivery and great quality. Instruction manual slightly challenging but would advise others to use images rather than attempt to interpret the text.
    Assemble the different sides & doors inside before putting together at the site makes for a much smoother process.
    Would recommend the toughened glass too!

    6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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