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Greenhouse Comparison Chart

Trying to sort out the features and benefits of so many greenhouse models can be a daunting task. We have put together the following charts to help you see how each greenhouse compares side by side. There are three different charts; Comparing the Basics, Comparing Longevity, and Comparing the Features. Scroll down to make sure you see all three charts. You can click on the greenhouse name to go to the greenhouse product page.

We hope you will find these charts helpful. If you have any questions, please email us or call us at 1-800-825-1925. Most of these units set up at our retail store, so we can easily answer any questions you may have about one of these greenhouses.

The Basics     • Longevity    • Features


Comparing the basics

Greenhouse Frame Material (more info) Greenhouse Covering
(more info)
Season Rating Insulating R-Value Warranty Cost
(see below)
Double Cold Frame Aluminum 4mm twin-wall polypropylene 2 1.43 2 Years $
Early Bloomer Composite 3.5mm Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene 4 2.1 10 Years $$
JR Orangerie Aluminum 4mm Tempered Glass 2 1 15 Years $$$$
JR Victorian Aluminum 4mm Tempered Glass 2 1 15 Years $$$$
Riga Aluminum 8mm, 10mm Twin-Wall Polycarbonate 4 1.7 10 Years $$$$
Royal Victorian Aluminum 4mm Tempered Glass 2 1 15 Years $$$$
Single Cold Frame Aluminum 4mm Twin-Wall Polypropylene 2 1.43 2 Years $
Snap and Grow Aluminum Single-Wall Polycarbonate 2 Poor 5 Years $
Solexx Conservatory Composite Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene 4 2.1 10 Years $$$$
Solexx Garden Master Composite 3.5mm Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene 4 2.1 10 Years $$$
Solexx Gardener's Oasis Composite 3.5mm Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene 4 2.1 10 Years $$$
Solexx Harvester Composite 3.5mm Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene 4 2.1 10 Years $$$
Sunshine Redwood 4.5mm twin-wall polycarbonate 4 1.43 10 Years $$
The Patio Greenhouse Redwood 4.5mm twin-wall polycarbonate 2 1.43 10 Years $

Season Rating: All products meet at least a 2 Season Rating which means they help you start earlier in the spring and grow longer into the fall. Some products will extend your season longer than others. To meet the 3 Season Rating, the greenhouse needs to be big enough and insulated enough to add heat in the winter (it is too hard on a heater to heat a small greenhouse). The 4 Season Rating means the greenhouse can be used all year. The greenhouse has adequate venting and diffused light to allow you to keep it moderately cool in the summer.

Cost: $- less than $1000, $$- 1000-2000, $$$ 2000-3000 $$$$ over 3000, rating based on the least expensive size in that model.

Comparing Longevity

Greenhouse Wind Resistance Light Quality
(more info)
Ease of Assembly Upkeep and Maintenance Replacement Panel Availability
Double Cold Frame Good Good Easy Low Have to Disassemble
Early Bloomer Excellent Excellent Moderate Low Easy
JR Orangerie Excellent Poor Moderate Moderate Have to Disassemble
JR Victorian Excellent Poor Moderate Moderate Have to Disassemble
Riga Excellent Good Moderate Low Have to Disassemble
Royal Victorian Excellent Poor Moderate Moderate Have to Disassemble
Single Cold Frame Good Good Easy Low Have to Disassemble
Snap and Grow Fair Fair Moderate Low Have to Disassemble
Solexx Conservatory Excellent Excellent Moderate Low Easy
Solexx Garden Master Excellent Excellent Moderate Low Easy
Solexx Gardener's Oasis Excellent Excellent Moderate Low Easy
Solexx Harvester Excellent Excellent Moderate Low Easy
Sunshine Excellent Good Easy High Have to Disassemble
The Patio Greenhouse Excellent Good Easy High Have to Disassemble


Comparing Features

Greenhouse Shelves Included Vents Included Hanging Rods
Ability to add exhaust fan
Base Required
Double Cold Frame No N/A N/A No No
Early Bloomer No 1 2 full length hanging rods Yes No
JR Orangerie No 2 Optional hooks available No Yes
JR Victorian No 2 Optional hooks available No Yes
Riga No 2 or more Optional hooks available Yes Yes
Royal Victorian No 2 Optional hooks available No Yes
Single Cold Frame No N/A N/A No No
Snap and Grow No 2 None available No Yes
Solexx Conservatory Includes bench frames 1 to 2 2 full length hanging rods Yes No
Solexx Garden Master Includes bench frames 1 2 full length hanging rods Yes No
Solexx Gardener's Oasis Includes bench frames 1 2 full length hanging rods Yes No
Solexx Harvester Includes bench frames 1 2 full length hanging rods Yes No
Sunshine No 2 or more Screw into wood rafters Yes Yes
The Patio Greenhouse Yes 1 N/A No No

 


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