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Alton Durham Wooden Orangerie

Regular price $19,999.00
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Transform your garden into a luxurious retreat with the Alton Durham Wooden Orangerie – perfect for those seeking a blend of beauty and practicality. The stately T-shaped design not only creates a stunning visual centerpiece but also maximizes space for both plant cultivation and relaxation.

With a steep 45-degree roof pitch, snow slides off easily, and the tall structure provides ample headroom and a spacious interior, making it ideal for year-round use.

Distinctive Orangerie Design

The unique T-shaped Orangerie adds elegance and a focal point to any garden, seamlessly fitting into both traditional and modern settings. Imagine yourself enjoying a cup of coffee, reading a book, or hosting friends surrounded by your favorite plants. The Alton Durham Wooden Orangerie creates the perfect blend of functionality and style, transforming your outdoor space into a serene retreat that complements your lifestyle.

Robust & Durable Construction

Built with 100% Western Red Cedar and reinforced with an aluminum base frame, the Durham Wooden Orangerie is engineered for lasting durability. Western Red Cedar is the ideal choice for greenhouses due to its ability to resist moisture, prevent warping, and maintain its structural integrity. Its natural oils provide rot resistance and emit a pleasant aroma that helps repel insects and pests.

The use of sturdy glazing timber bars ensures exceptional strength and stability, setting the Durham apart from many modern greenhouses that compromise on materials and construction quality.

Features

  • Stately design of the T-Shaped Orangerie will add a focal point to your backyard
  • Snow slides of the steep 45-degree roof pitch
  • Tall design maximizes usable space
  • Frame material: Western Red Cedar & Aluminum
  • Western Red Cedar benefits:
    • Better insulation than aluminum
    • Less temperature & humidity fluctuations (creating a more stable growing environment)
    • Naturally rot-resistant due to its high content of preservative oils, which also deters insects and pests
    • Absorbs moisture without warping and dries quickly
    • Long life with little maintenance
  • Glazing material & thickness: 3mm toughened glass
  • Glass sits tightly in a wood frame (no rattling)
  • Aluminum base frame keeps wood off the ground and reduces chances for early rot
  • Aluminum caps on roof glass create a better seal for increased insulation
  • Door: Lockable single hinged door (28″ x 6’7″) with low-level threshold 
  • High door opening and eaves for superior headroom
  • Roof vents (24″ x 24″) with automatic openers that open and close without using electricity
  • Louver windows (31″ x 41″) come with manual openers

What’s included in the Alton Durham Wooden Orangerie greenhouse kit?

  • All sizes include:
    • Framing, glazing, and hardware
    • Base frame and aluminum capping
    • 1x single hinged door
    • Gutter system with downpipe
  • 12×8: 4x roof vents (24″ x 24″) with automatic openers, 2x louver vents (31″ x 41″)
  • 17×8: 5x roof vents (24″ x 24″) with automatic openers, 4x louver vents (31″ x 41″)
  • 21×8: 6x roof vents (24″ x 24″) with automatic openers, 4x louver vents (31″ x 41″)

Specifications

  • Insulation rating:
    • 3mm glass: .95 R-Value
    • Red cedar: 1.35 R-Value
  • Frame color: Natural Wood & Moss Green (capping)
  • Sidewall height: 5’7″
  • Peak height: 8’10″
  • Dimensions:
    • 12×8: 12’5″ wide x 7’5″ long x 8’10″ high (Floor space: 87.5 sq.ft.)
    • 17×8: 16’8″ wide x 7’5″ long x 8’10″ high (Floor space: 113 sq.ft.)
    • 21×8: 20’10” wide x 7’5″ long x 8’10″ high (Floor space: 181 sq.ft.)
  • Foundation frame: Yes
  • Expandable: No
  • Rainwater gutter system: Yes – aluminum gutter with UPVC downpipe
  • Average assembly time:
  • Warranty: 10 years on framing
  • Made in UK

Optional accessories:

  • 2 Slat Staging Shelf
  • 3 Slat Staging Shelf
  • Victorian Ridge Cresting

Dimensions:

  • Height: Approximately 8-9 feet (peak)
  • Width: About 6-8 feet
  • Length: Often around 10-12 feet, with various options available

All Alton greenhouses are treated in the factory with a clear, spirit based protective treatment. This enables the cedar to mellow down to its silvery grey colour in an even manner over the first year or so of its life. Customers who want to preserve the original cedar colour often add a further treatment before assembly such as an Osmo oil, however Cedar is used for greenhouses because of its natural rot resistant properties which means that in practice, constant re-treatment is not essential for a long lifespan. Your ten year guarantee covers you against rot even if you never treat it (although you must clean it once a year to remove algae and moss etc)

 

Material:

  • Frame: Aluminum or galvanized steel, often powder-coated for corrosion resistance
  • Glazing: Traditionally glass or polycarbonate panels for optimal light transmission

Style: Victorian design with ornate detailing, often featuring a decorative ridge cresting

Roof: Apex design for aesthetic appeal and effective rain runoff

Doors: Double doors for easy access, often with locking mechanisms

Windows: Automatic or manual roof vents for airflow

Side Vents: Optional side ventilation for improved air circulation

Assembly: Usually requires basic tools, with pre-cut components for easier setup

Foundation: May come with a base or the option to build a foundation for stability

Dimensions

  • A: Base Width 2259 mm (7ft4)
  • B: Length 2566 mm (8ft5)
  • C: Eaves Height 1708 mm (5ft7)
  • D: Ridge Height 2695 mm (8ft10)
  • E: Door Width 719 mm (2ft4)
  • F: Door height 2012 mm (6ft7)
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