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THANK YOU for choosing the Elite Craftsman 6ft 3ins wide x 8ft 5ins long greenhouse COMPLETE WITH THE NEW 'LOW THRESHOLD' INTEGRAL BASE; and welcome to the only page on the internet that is solely dedicated to this product.

We passionately believe that you need to understand how you can tailor this product to your personal needs so you get the greenhouse you want. With this in mind we have constructed this page to be as user friendly as possible but still offer you ALL the major options available. Once you have bought your greenhouse additional Elite accessories can be found if you click here and a range of Elite Staging can be found if you click here.

The Elite Craftsman is the 6ft 3ins Wide Greenhouse that you can build to your own specification. You choose the frame colour and the type of glazing you want. Add to this any of the many options available including bar capping; crestings and finials and more.

This professional greenhouse has many standard features including , at least 1 roof vent and comes complete with the new wheelchair and wheelbarrow friendly 'low threshold' integral built in base. Using an ingenious new bottom door rail Elite have designed an integral base without a step at the entrance. Wheelchairs and wheelbarrows are no longer barred access, and all this is supplied as standard! It also has very strong end, side, roof and eave bracings. It is recognised as extremely robust and one of the strongest structures of its class and size. Please scroll down the page to familiarise yourself with the options available.

Alternatively choose the PACKAGE version by clicking here.

Fitted as Standard:

  • Built in base with a dropped door which creates a 'low threshold' integral built in base
  • Wheelchairs and wheelbarrows are no longer barred access
  • Finger tip control of sliding door
  • Strong integral gutters giving a lot of strength at the eaves
  • 2 roof vents (4 sq ft)
  • Wide choice of accessories and staging available
  • Ideal working areas and excellent working space
  • All clips are stainless steel, not galvanised, to prevent rust
  • Maintenance free, rigid aluminium frame, which will not rust, warp or rot
  • Combination of economy, value and quality
  • Comprehensive instruction manual

Illustrated right is the Elite Craftsman 6ft 3ins wide x 4ft 4ins long greenhouse finished in powder coated BROWN and featuring full sheet toughened glass; a rainwater kit, louvre window; diamond staging and the new low threshold integral base.

Elite Craftsman 6ft 3ins wide x 4ft 4ins long greenhouse finished in powder coated BROWN SILVER and featuring full sheet toughened glass; a rainwater kit, louvre window; diamond staging and the new low threshold integral base.

 

Detail of internal bracing and plates on the corner section of an Elite Craftsman giving additional strength at the eaves.

Detail of internal bracing and plates on the corner section of an Elite Craftsman giving additional strength at the eaves.
Description Specifications
Door opening width (single)
 600mm / 2ft 0ins
Door height
 1750 mm / 5ft 8.25ins
External height to ridge including integral base 2.122m / 6ft 10.75ins
External height to eaves including integral base 1.2920m / 4ft 2.5ins
External width 1.912m / 6ft 3ins
External length

2.564 m / 8ft 5ins

Integral Base

 Supplied as standard
Low threshold door entry Supplied as standard

Detail of the single door catch which is supplied as standard on your Elite Craftsman greenhouse.

Detail of the single door catch which is supplied as standard on your Elite Craftsman greenhouse.

Now start to build your Elite Craftsman greenhouse
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The Total Cost (inc. VAT and delivery*) appears at the foot of this page and changes as you select your options.

                                                                             
Designed with the grower in mind, the Craftsman is a popular choice for the beginner or enthusiast thanks to its ideal working areas and excellent storage space.

Add the flexibility of being able to extend the unit; add a drop door modification or choose from a range of five optional powder coated colours, and you have a greenhouse to suit every growers needs.


Elite Craftsman 6ft 3ins Wide x 8ft 5ins Long Greenhouse

 

Select Your Options:

Option 1 >>> Choose the Colour of your Greenhouse Frame and Low Threshold Integral Base?

Please select from the following six frame colours. Milled Silver aluminium is pre-selected by default. Powder Coated coloured frames are available at the costs shown. All of the six frame options INCLUDE Horticultural Glass. You can upgrade this glass option to Toughened Glass or Twinwall Polycarbonate, if required, at Option 2.

 See the foot of this page for the Total Cost of your Elite Craftsman as you build it.
A mirrored price is displayed in 'Your Running Total'.
Please select from the options below.
in milled SILVER aluminium finish
Craftsman 6ft wide x 8ft long freestanding greenhouse with milled silver aluminium frame including single door and low threshold integral base. Horticultural glass is included in this price, but you can upgrade at Option 2 if required.
£409.00
in GREEN powder coated finish
Craftsman 6ft wide x 8ft long freestanding greenhouse with green powder coated frame including single door and low threshold integral base. Horticultural glass is included in this price, but you can upgrade at Option 2 if required.
£622.00
in TERRACOTTA powder coated finish
Craftsman 6ft wide x 8ft long freestanding greenhouse with terracotta powder coated frame including single door and low threshold integral base. Horticultural glass is included in this price, but you can upgrade at Option 2 if required.
£622.00
in WHITE powder coated finish
Craftsman 6ft wide x 8ft long freestanding greenhouse with white powder coated frame including single door and low threshold integral base. Horticultural glass is included in this price, but you can upgrade at Option 2 if required.
£622.00
in BLACK powder coated finish
Craftsman 6ft wide x 8ft long freestanding greenhouse with black powder coated frame including single door and low threshold integral base. Horticultural glass is included in this price, but you can upgrade at Option 2 if required..
£622.00
in BROWN powder coated finish
Craftsman 6ft wide x 8ft long freestanding greenhouse with brown powder coated frame including single door and low threshold integral base. Horticultural glass is included in this price, but you can upgrade at Option 2 if required.
£622.00

Option 2 >>> Choose your Glazing Option?

We offer three different types of glazing. 3mm Horticultural Glass is pre-selected by default but you can upgrade to single sheet Toughened Glass or 6mm Polycarbonate Glazing here.

As Horticultural Glass is included in your frame price it is a NO COST option. The additional cost of Toughened Glass or Polycaronate Glazing is indicated below.

Please select from the options below.
3mm Horticultural Glass

Horticultural 3mm float glass as traditionally used in greenhouses. This is the standard minimum specification and is INCLUDED with your frame choice. There is no additional cost unless you upgrade to Toughened Glass or Polycarbonate Glazing which you can select below.
Single Sheet Toughened Glass

Toughened to British Standard Class 6206 Grade A and European Standard EN12150 for maximum light and extra safety. All toughened glass models in this range utilise full sheet glass in the roof and side walls. This makes for a much cleaner line with no build up of moss or algae where the sheets of glass would normally overlap. Full sheet toughened glass is more expensive to produce than 2 or 3 smaller sheets, but we firmly believe it is the better option.
£131.00
6mm Twinwall Polycarbonate Glazing

Offers several very positive properties. As well as the safety element it is a superb insulator, with the air trapped between the inner and outer skin acting as a mini double glazing unit. This will reduce winter heating costs. To aid growing polycarbonate defracts the sun's rays twice as it passes through the twinwall. This effect disperses the light far more evenly around the greenhouse. Opaque in appearance and supplied in full sheet format.
£309.00

Option >>> 3 Do you want a Cambered Door Cill with Support Plate ... and what is it?

With the Elite Low Threshold Integral Base a Bottom Door Rail is fixed to the hardstanding (concrete or flagstones) that we would recommend that you build your greenhouse on. Once firmly fixed wheelchairs and wheelbarrows will be able to access the greenhouse with the minimum of fuss. This is supplied as standard and there is NO additional cost. Should the greenhouse be built on compacted soil or grass we would recommend using the Cambered Door Cill with Support Plate as it spreads the load of the Bottom Door Rail and stops it sinking. This is an additional option, and is priced accordingly.
 With the Low Threshold Integral Base a Bottom Door Rail is fixed to the hardstanding (concrete or flagstones) that we would recommend that you build your greenhouse on. Once firmly fixed wheelchairs and wheelbarrows will be able to access the greenhouse with the minimum of fuss. This is supplied as standard and there is NO additional cost.

Should the greenhouse be built on compacted soil or grass we would recommend using the Cambered Door Cill with Support Plate as it spreads the load of the Bottom Door Rail and stops it sinking. This is an additional option, and is priced accordingly.
Please select from the options below.
complete with Low Threshold Integral Base

With the Low Threshold Integral Base a Bottom Door Rail is fixed to the hardstanding (concrete or flagstones) that we would recommend that you build your greenhouse on. Once firmly fixed wheelchairs and wheelbarrows will be able to access the greenhouse with the minimum of fuss.

This is supplied as standard and there is NO additional cost.
complete with Low Threshold Integral Base and matching Cambered Door Cill with Support Plate

Should the greenhouse be built on compacted soil or grass we would recommend using the Cambered Door Cill with Support Plate as it spreads the load of the Bottom Door Rail and stops it sinking.

This is an additional option, and is priced accordingly.
£19.99

Option 4 >>> What is Bar Capping?

Bar capping is a continuous strip glazing system used instead of glazing clips. This gives a far neater streamlined apperance. It is made from PVC and is UVI treated. It is available in black , green or white. Not suitable for use with horticultural glass. Recommended for use with Single Sheet Toughened Glass. When using with Polycarbonate do not use the rubber glazing gasket.

Bar capping is a continuous strip glazing system used instead of glazing clips. 

This gives a far neater streamlined apperance.

 It is made from PVC and is UVI treated.

It is available in black , green or white.

Not suitable for use with horticultural glass. Recommended for use with Single Sheet Toughened Glass. When using with Polycarbonate do not use the rubber glazing gasket.
Please select from the options below.
BLACK Bar Capping
Available for all frame colours. The recommended option for all except white.
£63.00
GREEN Bar Capping
Available for all frame colours. The recommended option for green frames.
£63.00
WHITE Bar Capping
Available for all frame colours. The recommended option for white frames.
£63.00
TERRACOTTA Bar Capping
Available for all frame colours. The recommended option for terracotta frames.
£63.00
BROWN Bar Capping
Available for all frame colours. The recommended option for brown frames.
£63.00
NO Bar Capping
Standard glazing clips will be supplied.

Option 5 >>> Crestings and Finials

Crestings and Finials in either silver milled aluminium or any of the five powder coated colours are available for your Elite greenhouse to add the finishing touch.

If required please tick the appropriate check box below.
 Crestings and Finials in either silver milled aluminium or any of the five powder coated colours are available for your Elite greenhouse to add the finishing touch.
Please select from the options below.
SILVER Finish Crestings and Finials
Silver Crestings and Finials to match your previously chosen silver milled aluminium frame.
£77.00
COLOURED Crestings and Finials
Coloured Crestings and Finials to match your previously chosen frame colour.
£105.00

Option 6 >>> Customised Dwarf Wall Modification

A customised dwarf wall modification is applied when you, the customer, require a building to be cut down in height and constructed on top of a wall to achieve a desired eaves or ridge height. A threshold is to be left in the wall to enable the door step height to be as low as possible

Features and Options include

  • These modifications can be applied to most Elite Greenhouses.
  • The Customised Dwarf Wall option INCLUDES the Drop Door Modification (with low threshold) and consequently the tallest door possible will be supplied (up to 6ft 1ins) dependent upon your specific requirements.
  • We can work from the height of your dwarf wall OR from the required height you want the eaves to finish at.
  • The features depend upon the model chosen to modify.
  • Technical information also depends upon the model chosen to modify the desired heights.
    If you chose the Customised Dwarf Wall Option we will contact you to confirm length, width and door threshold dimensions (for purpose of base plan)
A stunning 14ft x 8ft nominal Belmont with Double Doors and Customised Dwarf Wall Modification. Powder coated GREEN with Single Sheet Toughened Glass.  

A stunning 14ft x 8ft nominal Belmont with Double Doors and Customised Dwarf Wall Modification. Powder coated GREEN with Single Sheet Toughened Glass.

The charge for a customised dwarf wall modification is an ADDITIONAL 40% on top of the frame (based on the less expensive milled silver price only) AND glass price. We will confirm this price by e-mail to you) and we will contact you to determine the exact height you require.

Please select from the options below.
Customised Dwarf Wall Modification for my Elite Greenhouse - price TO BE CONFIRMED by e-mail
If you select this option we will contact you to confirm your exact requirements and to confirm the price.

Do you want to discuss your order with a technician from Elite Greenhouses?

Please select from the options below.
I want to discuss my order with a technician from Elite Greenhouses - please phone to discuss.
Please tick the check box top left If you have ordered the below:

Option 6 >>> Customised Dwarf Wall Modification

or would simply like to discuss your order with a technician from Elite Greenhouses. This call will not be today but at a convenient time in the future. There is no charge for this call.

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Carriage saving discount (for Staging or Shelving) HAS been applied to this order

ALL OUR ELITE Staging and Shelving ranges can be supplied independent of a greenhouse and therefore include a carriage charge. If you are ordering ELITE Staging or Shelving with this greenhouse please tick the check box top left to claim back the carriage element. This will be deducted from the running total of the greenhouse, not from the staging or shelving. Only applicable when ordered with an ELITE greenhouse. You can only claim back ONE carriage charge per greenhouse delivered.

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with delivery to mainland Scotland or Northern Ireland (6ft)
with delivery to mainland Scotland or Northern Ireland (6ft)

Do you need your Elite Greenhouse delivering to the Highlands of Scotland or the more remote regions of Scotland or Northern Ireland? If so please select this option and we will arrange this for you.

Only applicable to mainland Scotland and Northern Ireland. All Offshore Islands require a separate quote. Note: Delivery to mainland England, Wales and the more populated areas of Scotland is INCLUSIVE. Scroll to the foot of this page for more detailed delivery information about SCOTLAND.

The EXTRA delivery charge will be 12% of the cost of the total cost of your Elite Greenhouse package and will ONLY be available on orders OVER £499.00. The value of the additional delivery charge will be confirmed by e-mail within 48 hours.
£0.00 Qty
 
with delivery to Republic of Ireland (6ft)
with delivery to Republic of Ireland (6ft)

Do you need your Elite Greenhouse delivering to the Republic of Ireland? If so please select this option and we will arrange this for you.

Only applicable to the Republic of Ireland. All Offshore Islands require a separate quote. Note: Delivery to mainland England, Wales and south Scotland (Glasgow area and all areas south and east) is INCLUSIVE.

The EXTRA delivery charge will be 18% of the cost of the total cost of your Elite Greenhouse package and will ONLY be available on orders OVER £799.00. The value of the additional delivery charge will be confirmed by e-mail within 48 hours.
£0.00 Qty
 
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These prices include VAT and standard delivery within mainland UK EXCEPT Offshore Islands, the Scottish Highlands and the more remote regions of Scotland, which will incur a separate delivery charge. Please contact us for a quote for these areas or if you want delivery to Ireland. Click here for detailed delivery information about SCOTLAND.

Delivery will normally be made by a lorry of a similar size to a furniture removal lorry. If access is a problem you must notify us at the time of ordering to enable us to make alternative arrangements if possible.

Once you have bought your greenhouse additional Elite ACCESSORIES can be found if you click here and a range of Elite STAGING and SHELVING can be found if you click here.

Please note the some websites offer copies of Elite frames or Elite frames coupled with their own glass, bases, powder coating, stagings and accessories. What you are buying from us is 100% Elite from the Elite factory in Bolton. All painted frames are protectively wrapped; all bases are aluminium and not steel; all fittings are stainless steel and only high tensile bolts are used. Please ensure you know what you are buying, and where it comes from!

In February 2009 a comparison between the Elite Compact and the Simplicity (Greenhouse People) Sandon was conducted. See the results by clicking here (PDF Download).

Elite Technical Specifications and Base Dimensions (PDF download)

Greenhouse glass, polycarbonate, bar capping and additional louvre windows can ONLY be delivered when ordered in conjunction with a greenhouse frame. Any Elite building OVER 20ft long will need an Internal Partition for support and this is inclusive. As a bespoke product we can supply any colour frame. Please advise the RAL code for the colour required and whether you require matt or gloss. We will then quote you. Delivery of RAL specified units will be 12 weeks.

All orders are acknowledged with a receipt of purchase and you will be contacted prior to delivery.

Delivery will normally be made within 28 working days from receipt of your order. Non standard and coloured framed buildings will take longer, please contact us if you require a better idea of timings.

Any problems relating to the product must be reported within 7 days from receipt of delivery.
Any claim being made must be supported by your receipt of purchase.

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 Will you please help the Driver? Is your address hard to find or it is a house name? How do we find the property? Please give landmarks near the property: i.e. across the road from the pub; near the school; after the post box etc. Please put this information in the 'Customer Delivery Notes' box that you will see during the checkout process. Are there any low or narrow bridges, narrow roads or any restrictions you can think of in gaining access to the property? If so let us know. The vehicle will be similar in size to a furniture removal van. Thank you.

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High: 11ft 4ins Long: 30ft  Wide: 8ft 6ins

Class II 15 ton

If the answer is no, an alternative address and meeting place must be arranged before the greenhouse is scheduled for delivery. We are unable to carry goods through a house, because of the risk of damage to both people and property. The driver cannot be expected to walk more than approximately 50 yards.   You do not need to be home to accept delivery, if there is somewhere safe for the driver to leave the goods– he will. Driver Instructions (eg, leave down the side of the house)


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