Its really important you have a level area first and clear of debris. The greenhouses can go directly onto the ground.
3.0m deep versions - 2.0 hours average.
6.0m deep versions - 4.0 hours average.
We have tested the greenhouses at 180kmph not fixed to the ground with great results! However, we would recommend fixing it to the ground using a small 400mm waratah for peace of mind (not included). These can be hidden on the inside of the greenhouse in the corner of each planter out of sight. Our greenhouses are heavy and solid.
The framing has a lifespan of 50 years and the cladding 15-20 years if it maintained. The roof and wall cladding varies depending on location and light intensity.
Having some walls cladded in timber provides superior strength and makes the whole greenhouse more robust. Walls cladded in timber make the greenhouse heavier than anything on the residential market. Timber cladded walls allow you to have some shaded areas in the greenhouse which gives you options for plants that require partial light.
Rather than getting too hot like other materials (where you have to add a shade cover), or not being able to hold heat in cooler weather, timber cladded walls regulate temperature better. Timber is a great insulator also. Timber greenhouses look aesthetically pleasing and provide a more natural element to your garden.
Not much! Keep the cladding clean and free of debris. The colour of the Oregon will silver out over time, you can use a clear oil on the Oregon cladding to maintain the colour of the timber if you wish.
We have been building kitset timber sheds for over 10 years, and we have a great reputation for making straightforward kitsets that everyone can put up! We have developed these to be uncomplicated for anyone to assemble - you don't need to be a builder! Our step by step installation video is designed to make the process simple.
Glue the louvres into the guides to stop them blowing out in high winds.
Yes! We are happy to tailor a customised greenhouse to your unique needs. Pleaseenquire here about bespoke greenhouse options.
The use of timber provides many benefits in your greenhouse.
Some benefits include:
Our timber‑framed greenhouses are built to handle real New Zealand conditions. The solid timber front and rear walls create natural bracing, giving the structure far greater strength than lightweight aluminium frames. Because our greenhouses are the heaviest timber‑framed units on the market, they stay put in higher winds and deliver long‑term stability and durability.
Every greenhouse is finished with premium fixtures and fittings — Colorsteel screws and flashings, large galvanised screws, and quality hardware throughout — ensuring your greenhouse is built to last.
When you buy from The Greenhouse Co, you’re backing a small Kiwi business that believes in doing things the right way. We source our timber from local mills whenever we can, supporting the same small operators who’ve supported us from the beginning.
We’re a husband‑and‑wife team, building each greenhouse with the kind of care you only get from people who genuinely love what they do. Every order gets a personal touch, every customer gets our attention, and every greenhouse is built as if it were going into our own backyard.
When you order a greenhouse from The Greenhouse Co, you get the whole package — no surprises, no hidden extras. Every kit comes complete with the greenhouse, timber planters, a louvre vent, and a full watering system, all ready to set up and start growing.
Our flatpack greenhouse kitset is designed to make life easy. The build is straightforward, the parts fit together cleanly, and you don’t need to be a DIY expert to get it standing strong.
Our greenhouse design isn’t theoretical — it’s proven. We’ve taken the same build principles our sister company, The Wooden Shed Co, has relied on for years. That template has stood up to countless seasons, storms, and customers across New Zealand. After building timber sheds with this system for so long, we know exactly what works, and we’ve carried that experience straight into our greenhouses.