Halls Greenhouses
​​​​​​​Purchase Guide

Here we will guide you with your Halls greenhouse purchase - see tips regarding glazing, location and size.


Before buying a greenhouse

A greenhouse typically stays in the garden for many years, so it is important to find out what is right in terms of needs and wishes.


Read much more below

SIZE OF THE GREENHOUSE

When investing in a greenhouse, it is important to base your decision on what you intend to use it for. If you have never bought a greenhouse before, identifying your needs can be difficult and, in this event, our best advice is to buy as big a greenhouse as your garden permits.


Because we have never heard a customer complain about buying a greenhouse that was too big. This does not mean that you will not be pleased with a small greenhouse, because you definitely will. This just means that you are likely to become very fond of greenhouse gardening and wish you had space for more. It is nice to have room for a chair and small table in your little “oasis” where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and read the newspaper.


Even in early spring, it only takes a little sunshine to make the greenhouse a splendid place to sit and soak up the wonderful light and warmth.

SIZE OF THE GREENHOUSE

When investing in a greenhouse, it is important to base your decision on what you intend to use it for. If you have never bought a greenhouse before, identifying your needs can be difficult and, in this event, our best advice is to buy as big a greenhouse as your garden permits.


Because we have never heard a customer complain about buying a greenhouse that was too big. This does not mean that you will not be pleased with a small greenhouse, because you definitely will. This just means that you are likely to become very fond of greenhouse gardening and wish you had space for more. It is nice to have room for a chair and small table in your little “oasis” where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and read the newspaper.


Even in early spring, it only takes a little sunshine to make the greenhouse a splendid place to sit and soak up the wonderful light and warmth.

Where should I position the greenhouse?

Although there is no clear-cut answer, here, too, you need to consider what you intend to use the greenhouse for. If the greenhouse will solely be used to lengthen and optimise the growing season, you will benefit from some of the tips provided below. If you also want to be able to enjoy relaxing in your greenhouse, then it is a good idea to place it near your patio or the most frequently-used part of your garden. This way, the greenhouse will become a natural part of your everyday life, and you will enjoy it the most.


Whether to align it on a north–south or east–west axis depends on several factors. For instance, how early in the year you want to begin, whether you have glass or polycarbonate glazing, and the plants you want to grow. The guidelines below are only suggestions, as there are as many opinions on this topic as there are garden owners, but the guidelines are particularly good if you are a first-time buyer.


The north–south axis is ideal for greenhouses glazed with glass. When the sun rises in the east, your greenhouse will heat up quickly. When the sun is due south at noon, the narrowest side faces the sun, which prevents overheating. And when the sun sets in the west, the greenhouse soaks in the last warming rays of sunshine.


The east–west axis position is ideal if you want to get off to an early start in spring and if you have decided on a greenhouse glazed with polycarbonate. In early spring, most sunlight comes from the south-east to the south-west, and positioning the long side of the greenhouse southwards provides maximum sunlight for your plants. This is particularly important for a greenhouse glazed with polycarbonate, because its growing season can be longer than if it was on a north-south axis.


TIP: PROVIDE SHELTER

As wind has a cooling effect on a greenhouse, reduce this effect by sheltering it with a hedge or fence. Also, make sure not to position the greenhouse near big trees. They will cast shadows on the greenhouse, and falling branches can damage glass and frames.

Glas vs polycarbonate for the greenhouse?

When choosing the type of glazing for your greenhouse, there are two basic choices: clear glass or semi-transparent polycarbonate sheets. One benefit of polycarbonate is the thermal insulation effect created by air ducts in the sheets, which protects against frost at the beginning and end of the season.


Polycarbonate also diffuses light, which reduces the need for shading. The Halls Traditional models are available with 4-6 mm polycarbonate sheets. Nowadays, glass is the most widely used glazing by far, primarily for aesthetic reasons. Glass is available as either traditionally sectioned greenhouse glass or as full-length toughened glass.


The last-mentioned is far and away the most elegant and is also much stronger than ordinary glass. Also, on impact, toughened glass shatters into tiny pieces, whereas ordinary glass breaks into large shards, with a higher risk of getting cut. ​​​​​​​

Glas vs polycarbonate for the greenhouse?

When choosing the type of glazing for your greenhouse, there are two basic choices: clear glass or semi-transparent polycarbonate sheets. One benefit of polycarbonate is the thermal insulation effect created by air ducts in the sheets, which protects against frost at the beginning and end of the season.


Polycarbonate also diffuses light, which reduces the need for shading. The Halls Traditional models are available with 4-6 mm polycarbonate sheets. Nowadays, glass is the most widely used glazing by far, primarily for aesthetic reasons. Glass is available as either traditionally sectioned greenhouse glass or as full-length toughened glass.


The last-mentioned is far and away the most elegant and is also much stronger than ordinary glass. Also, on impact, toughened glass shatters into tiny pieces, whereas ordinary glass breaks into large shards, with a higher risk of getting cut.


Always build on a solid base

It is important to place your greenhouse on a strong, stable base firmly anchored in the ground. Many insurance companies will only provide storm loss insurance if the greenhouse is attached to a base cast in concrete.


We advise you to talk with your insurance company about what type of base-and-greenhouse set-up your insurance covers to make sure you are properly insured in the event of storm loss/damage. You can choose to cast a base completely in concrete, which is very demanding. It is also possible to make a base out of pressure-treated wood.


We always recommend that you buy an original Juliana base, comprising precisely pre-cut 12-cm-high galvanised steel frames. The base sections are easy to assemble on the ground anchors included with the base. Not only is this type of base sufficiently anchored, but it is also easy to make. A base-assembly guide is available under Help & Support.

Profiles – aluminum or painted

The traditional hobby greenhouse was originally made of aluminium. But much has happened over the years, and in the Juliana range we now offer some of the models in both untreated aluminium and powder coated anthracite-colored aluminium.


The Halls Qube and Cotswold range is offered solely with black. Whereas the Halls Traditional range is offered in black, green, and aluminium. Whether you want the traditional aluminium or the dark gray look depends on your personal taste.


Profiles – aluminum or painted

The traditional hobby greenhouse was originally made of aluminium. But much has happened over the years, and in the Juliana range we now offer some of the models in both untreated aluminium and powder coated anthracite-colored aluminium.


The Halls Qube and Cotswold range is offered solely with black. Whereas the Halls Traditional range is offered in black, green, and aluminium. Whether you want the traditional aluminium or the dark gray look depends on your personal taste.

Dreaming of becoming a greenhouse owner?


When choosing your greenhouse, it is a good idea to carefullyconsider what you want to use the greenhouse forand – bear in mind – we have never had a customer whowanted a smaller greenhouse than the one they purchased.There must be enough room for the greenhouse in yourgarden, but you can never have too much space inside yourgreenhouse.

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JULIANA GROUP

Juliana Group is a leading global supplier of quality residential greenhouses. Founded in 1963 by Mogens A. Stærmose in Odense, Denmark, the family-owned company is today owned by third generation, Nikolaj Stærmose. The headquarter remains Odense-based with subsidiaries in the UK and Germany and export to more than 20 countries.

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