3/4 Lean To Greenhouses
Three Quarter Lean To Greenhouses
Longing for a greenhouse but concerned that you won’t have enough space available in your garden? Then why not consider one of our bespoke victorian lean to greenhouses which can be designed to your own specifications? Choose from Accoya wood and aluminium lean to greenhouse options which offer valuable space saving solutions as well as having the added benefit of allowing you to grow plants against your wall.
The Cultivar lean to greenhouse range is available in 2 standard widths. View more details of these by clicking on the hyperlinks below:
5’ 10″ (1783mm) View Dimensions
8’ 3″ (2523mm) View Dimensions
Both these models are modular in length so that your 3/4 lean to glasshouse can be extended to span the full length of the wall, if you wish. As with all our greenhouses the lean-to range is available glass to ground, with Accoya boarding or to go onto a dwarf wall. You can choose the modern wide pane centres or for period properties you might opt for the Victorian style with narrow pane centres
The Cultivar Lean To Greenhouses Range
The Cultivar lean to greenhouse range comes in two standard widths. These are our small 5’10’” (1783mm) option and our 8’3”’ (2523mm) wide option.
You can arrange a bespoke three quarter lean to glasshouse design if you wish, with our modular approach permitting us to span the full width of a wall if requested to ensure maximum flexibility.
Our 3/4 lean to greenhouses are also available in variety of styles ranging from modern design with wide pane centres or period Victorian lean to greenhouse designs which have narrower pane centres.
Three Quarter Lean-to Greenhouses
Cultivar produce a range of three-quarter lean to greenhouses that can be fitted against an existing wall. This, of course, is assuming that the wall is in good order and is plumb and true. A three-quarter lean-to greenhouse has significant advantages over that of a standard lean-to. Firstly the wall to which the greenhouse abuts need not be as high. Secondly and arguably equally important the greenhouse benefits from having a greater cubic air capacity as well as having vents on both sides of the ridge. If optimizing airflow and access is your main priority, exploring greenhouses with side doors is another excellent architectural solution. Additional ventilation can also be added at eaves leve along the length or at the plain end of the greenhouse to compensate from the lack of ventilation along the wall side.
The Victorian three-quarter lean to range is available in exactly the same sizes but has the more traditional narrow pane centres and is crowned at each end with a hand turned Accoya finial as pictured.
In an ideal world the wall should be south facing, but if you are evaluating different spots in your garden, following a complete greenhouse orientation guide ensures you will benefit from full sun most of the day. The wall tends to absorb the heat during the day which is useful in keeping the lean to greenhouse temperature up high into the evening and night.
Where Should You Position a Lean to Greenhouse?
While the abutting wall can help maintain heat levels in your greenhouse if it joins onto your residence, it also deprives your crops of some of the available sunlight.
This makes it extra important to consider which wall your three quarter lean to greenhouse is going to be abutted to. In an ideal world, the wall should be south facing as this will ensure that you greenhouse benefits from full sun for the majority of the day.
An added benefit of having a south facing lean to structure is that the solid abutting wall acts as a thermal mass, absorbing the heat from the sun throughout the day and slowly releasing it to maintain stable temperatures heading into the evening and night.
Explore Our Bespoke Abutting Greenhouses
If you would prefer to have a relatively big greenhouse with additional width, then perhaps one of our abutting greenhouses would be a better option for you.
The width of this model is approximately 10’7” (3330mm). This is available as glass to ground or with an Accoya boarded base. In situations where the space available is sufficient, then you may consider adding cold frames to the width
For more information about this option, visit our abutting greenhouses page.
Frequently Asked Questions
A three quarter design offers significantly greater cubic air capacity and superior ventilation. Unlike standard models, it features vents on both sides of the ridge. Additionally, the wall it attaches to does not need to be as high, giving you far more flexibility when choosing the perfect location against your property.
For optimal growing conditions, a south facing wall is the absolute best choice. This orientation ensures your structure captures full sunlight for the majority of the day. Furthermore, a solid brick or stone wall acts as a natural heat sink, absorbing warmth during the day and releasing it into the night to protect your crops.
Yes, you can perfectly blend period elegance with space saving practicality. Our Victorian models feature traditional narrow pane centres and are beautifully crowned with finials. Each model is offered in a choice of aluminium or Accoya wood. You can also choose to place it on a traditional dwarf wall to seamlessly match the existing wall. We provide the specification for the wall or base to hand to you builder when you order a greenhouse.
Absolutely. While we offer two standard widths, the length is entirely modular. This means your glasshouse can be expertly extended to span the full length of your available wall. Whether you prefer a glass to ground finish or our innovative Accoya or aluminium boarding, we build the structure to fit. You can configure the widths and lengths of our three quarter lean-to’s here.
Maximising your available garden space without compromising on architectural elegance is the hallmark of a bespoke structure attached to your property. By utilising an existing boundary, these unique glasshouses offer exceptional thermal benefits and impressive interior volume. Below, we answer the most common questions about designing and installing these sophisticated models. Explore our expert insights, or if you are ready to transform your garden wall into a beautiful growing space, begin designing your custom glasshouse today.
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