Detailed Specification

Please note: all imperial measurements are approximate and Palram products are made from metric measurements.

Important Information: Base Information and Anchoring
This Palram greenhouse is not supplied with a floor. It is essential that it is constructed on a suitable concrete or slab base. The optional Palram Anchoring Kit adds extra protection to your greenhouse from strong winds, protecting it in gusts of up to 60 mph. Using the anchoring kit, the greenhouse can be secured to the base of your choosing and anchored into soft or hard surfaces. It is easy to install and, if ordered, will be delivered with your greenhouse.

Description

More experienced gardeners can soon run into trouble when developing larger growing projects if they lack the room to progress. Fortunately, the Palram 8x16 Balance Green greenhouse makes it easy to have both the space you need and a highly capable construction quality – all for a reasonable cost. The aluminium frame and galvanised steel base of this model has had a powder-coated finish applied to each part in a handsome shade of green that brings a taste of the pastoral to any outdoor setting.

Features

A combination of transparent glazing for the walls and a 'frosted' twin-wall glazing for the roof panels are used to help produce the balanced environment needed for optimum growth. On one hand, transparent polycarbonate walls give clarity to the plants inside and have the classic greenhouse look. Meanwhile, twin-wall panels offer a greater degree of sun diffusion that creates a more even temperature for plants. Plants that may otherwise be in the shade for too long in a daily cycle will enjoy additional sunlight. Other spots in the greenhouse that have a habit of overheating and damaging plants will have a reduction in harsh and direct sunlight.

What makes the Palram 8x16 Balance Green truly special is its expanded width of eight feet compared to Palram's more compact models. This allows for a set of double doors, which are optimal for easy access when transporting large plants or equipment. A low threshold doorway in contrast to the rest of the galvanised steel base makes it easy to enter by wheelchair or push through barrows of soil. 

The Balance keeps to the traditional and trusted greenhouse design of an apex roof, prioritising headspace for the full length of the structure. With a peak interior height of over seven feet, you are unlikely to need to worry about stooping over while tending to plants. This size is also ideal for anyone hoping to grow larger plants, such as tomatoes or strawberry bushes, without bumping up against any limitations. 

To further your control of your greenhouse's temperature and humidity, the 8x16 Balance features three manually adjustable vents in the roof. Simply open this and pin the double doors open with the magnetic door catches included with your greenhouse to create a draft. While not using your greenhouse, these doors can be locked by padlock (not provided).

Accessories

Palram offers a range of possibilities for expanding your greenhouse's practical functions that is seldom seen in ranges at this price range. The Automatic Vent Opener requires no manual adjustment or electrical input to function. A wax cylinder inside the opener expands as the ambient increases to around 12-15 degrees celsius, and in turn causes the vent to start opening, thus cooling your greenhouse. This is an excellent way to maintain a moderate temperature within your 8x16 Balance, with minimal effort. 

Other accessories can help increase your usable space. For example, one of our favourite accessories is the Heavy Duty Shelf Kit, which is easily installed on the wall of your Balance greenhouse and supports up to 40kg weight. Its modular design means you can add as many shelves as you like alongside one another in a seamless manner. This shelf can be easily removed and positioned elsewhere, but those especially concerned with portability might find a lot to love in the freestanding Steel Work Bench, which has two levels to provide ample room for storage, and an adjustable lower shelf.

Additional Information

Customers are expected to assemble their Palram 8x16 Balance Green at home, and many find it is best to set aside a weekend and get help from a friend or two to have the best experience of putting your Balance together. 

Feel secure in the knowledge that your product is covered by the manufacturer's five-year warranty, with no additional charge. Read through the instructions provided by Palram to ensure you are fully aware of details regarding care and maintenance, all of which is minimal – should you need to use the warranty.

Key Features

• FREE UK mainland delivery
• Huge growing space thanks to 8x16 footprint
• Vibrant green colour to the frame and base
• Strong aluminium frame with extra support beams
• Galvanised steel perimeter base
• Transparent polycarbonate side panels and semi-transparent polycarbonate roof panels for improved diffusion of sunlight
• Over 7ft interior height at its peak
• Door is lockable by padlock (not provided)
• Built-in guttering system is ideal for collecting rainwater when paired with a water butt 
• Low threshold double doors for easy access

Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE OR DRIVEWAY.This product is delivered flat packed, direct to your home and is supplied with a set of instructions to support assembly.

If you have ordered more than one item, they may arrive at different times.

For customers in certain areas (e.g. Scotland and Wales) the timescale may be slightly extended. Please note lead times are counted in working days (Monday to Friday) excluding Bank Holidays.

About the Delivery

Towards the end of the timescale (please refer to the website for your chosen product?s lead time), you will receive notification by the courier that your order has been dispatched. Your order will be delivered by one of the following carriers (we are unable to supply information on which carrier is being used for your order): DX, Panther, DPD or Tuffnells.

If delivery is by DX, it is an all-day service (8am to 6pm), you will be contacted with a text message the working day before delivery confirming your delivery date.

If delivery is by Panther, you will receive a text message the working day before delivery with your delivery date and an estimated two-hour time slot.

If delivery is by DPD, delivery information may come by text or email the working day before delivery. On the day of delivery, you will also be contacted with an estimated one-hour delivery window.

If delivery is by Tuffnells, it is an all-day service (8am to 6pm), you will be contacted by email the working day before delivery.

Please note that both elbec and Palram will be unable to supply any further information on your order during this timescale.

Upon Delivery

Your order will be delivered kerbside or on your driveway. Due to health and safety, and insurance liabilities, the driver will not be able to take your goods to the back of your property but upon request may place the product at the side of the house if there are no access issues. This is to avoid risking damage to your property while delivering to an unsafe location. We will not be able to go through your property.

We recommend against arranging for a third party to install the product before its delivery and checking that all parts are present, and we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs caused by delays.

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