Bases
Whether a modest greenhouse or a Victorian glasshouse, a strong foundation is crucial. It ensures stability, secure anchorage, and prevents movement. .
We have the experience and expertise to ensure that our bases our built to the highest standard, using the most suitable materials, and will stand the test of time. We guarantee that our bases are built to the greenhouse manufacturers specification thereby ensuring your greenhouse fits as designed.
Have a browse at the base options available below
Brick base - glass to ground structures
Usually two courses of bricks to the dimensions of the greenhouse, laid onto a perimeter concrete foundation.
Engineering bricks are used with the top course the solid type to ensure good fixing of the structure.
Greenhouse cills usually overhang the brickwork to assist shedding of water.
Various options for the inside, most commonly a natural stone path will be laid with options for earth and gravel.
Good drainage for water run off and a source of humidity for optimum growing environment.
Brick bases - dwarf wall
Similar construction and features to bases for glass to ground greenhouses but with higher walls, often for an authentic Victorian look. Features in addition to those above:
Can be single skin or double skin depending on greenhouse requirements and customer preference.
Facing bricks will be frost resistant, with specification to ensure long term durability.
Raised beds within the greenhouse can be easily built.
Paved and concrete bases
Whilst many growing requirements benefit from having soil or gravel inside a greenhouse, where this is not practical of the client would prefer a solid base a paved or concrete base can be provided.
Care needs to be taken to allow water drainage, and on sloping sites it is usually necessary to incorporate a retaining wall to take account of changes in levels.
Hardcore will be compacted over the required area to provide a suitable sub base, and the slabs bedded onto 60-80mm of cement bound bedding material to ensure the stability essential for a greenhouse.
The many different finish options of the greenhouse base provide endless opportunities to tailor your growing space to suit your needs. We can create a central pathway with growing beds to the side, raised beds or plunge beds for alpines, internal water tanks, vine entry points and venting systems to name just a few of the options.