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    Swallow Robin 5x8 Wooden Greenhouse

    Experience the ultimate in quality and convenience with the Swallow Robin 5ft x 8ft Wooden Greenhouse. With oiled Thermowood construction, toughened safety glass, and free installation included, this greenhouse is a must-have for any gardening enthusiast.

    More Sizes:

    Painted Finish

    Natural
    Oiled + £446
    Lily White + £884
    Bracken + £884
    Olive + £884
    Midnight + £884
    Black + £884
    Stone + £884
    Summer Green + £884
    Cloud Grey + £884
    Slate + £884
    Robin’s Egg Blue + £884

    Painted Finish information

    The paint is applied in Swallow’s specialist spray booth with an opaque protective top coat with a flexible microporous film. This paint finish is resistant to bacterial mold and UV sun damage. Custom colours are available for an additional cost and will be colour matched to your choice using Swallow’s in-house specialist paint.

    Natural - £0
    Natural

    Oiled - £446.00
    Oiled

    Lily White - £884.00
    Lily White

    Bracken - £884.00
    Bracken

    Olive - £884.00
    Olive

    Midnight - £884.00
    Midnight

    Black - £884.00
    Black

    Stone - £884.00
    Stone

    Summer Green - £884.00
    Summer Green

    Cloud Grey - £884.00
    Cloud Grey

    Slate - £884.00
    Slate

    Robin’s Egg Blue - £884.00
    Robin’s Egg Blue

    Add Premium options?

    Qty 1
    Premium Cresting
    + £255

    Premium options information

    Black Ornate Door Handle - £30.00
    Black Ornate Door Handle

    Add a black wrought iron ornate door handle. Price is for one handle per door


    Premium Aluminium Cresting - £255.00
    Premium Aluminium Cresting

    Finish of the styling of your Swallow greenhouse with the traditional premium aluminium cresting and finials.


    Add Additional Staging and Shelving?

    Extra Side of Staging Oiled Finish
    + £150
    High Level Shelf Oiled Finish
    + £75
    Qty 1

    Additional Staging and Shelving information

    Extra Side of Staging Oiled Finish - £150.00
    Extra Side of Staging Oiled Finish

    Add another side of staging to the other side of your greenhouse.


    High Level Shelf Oiled Finish - £75.00
    High Level Shelf Oiled Finish

    Add a 250mm wide high level shelf for extra storage of plants, seeds and tools etc


    Add Rainwater Systems?

    Black Rainwater System
    + £247
    White Rainwater System
    + £247

    Rainwater Systems information

    Black Rainwater System - £247.00
    Black Rainwater System

    Add a Black Rainwater System to collect and reuse all of that lovely rainwater. Rainwater is after all the best water for your plants.


    White Rainwater System - £247.00
    White Rainwater System

    Add a White Rainwater System to collect and reuse all of that lovely rainwater. Rainwater is after all the best water for your plants.


    Add More Useful Extras?

    Oiled Side Vent
    + £123
    Qty 1
    Swallow Sparrow Cold Frame Oiled Finish
    + £500
    Qty 1
    Swallow Wren Frame Oiled Finish
    + £425
    Qty 1
    Bench with Shelf Oiled Finish
    + £326
    Qty 1
    Additional Greenhouse Door Oiled
    + £371
    External Shed Door (With Shed Extension Only)
    + £371

    More Useful Extras information

    Oiled Side Vent - £123.00
    Oiled Side Vent

    Give your greenhouse extra ventilation by letting cool air flow in to regulate the temperature and humidity inside.


    Swallow Sparrow Cold Frame Oiled Finish - £500.00
    Swallow Sparrow Cold Frame Oiled Finish

    Add a Sparrow Coldframe to give even more room for seedlings and plants. Dimensions: 4ft 5" X 3ft 4"


    Swallow Wren Frame Oiled Finish - £425.00
    Swallow Wren Frame Oiled Finish

    4ft 5" x 2ft 1" Cold Frame with toughened Safety Glass.


    Bench with Shelf Oiled Finish - £326.00
    Bench with Shelf Oiled Finish

    Add a useful work bench with lower shelf that you can move around the greenhouse to suit you. Dimensions: 1200mm x 540mm


    Additional Greenhouse Door Oiled - £371.00
    Additional Greenhouse Door Oiled

    Add a door to the rear of your greenhouse for access back and front.


    External Shed Door (With Shed Extension Only) - £371.00
    External Shed Door (With Shed Extension Only)

    Add a door at the rear of your shed extension.


    Scottish Delivery areas and charges

    Free UK and Scottish Delivery Areas
    + £0
    £25 off
    Additional Scottish Delivery Charges
    + £225
    Excluded Area's
    + £0

    Scottish Delivery areas and charges information

    Free UK and Scottish Delivery Areas - £0
    Free UK and Scottish Delivery Areas

    Areas with in the Black Line are free delivery


    Additional Scottish Delivery Charges - £225.00
    Additional Scottish Delivery Charges

    Areas within the Blue Line incur the following additional delivery charge


    Excluded Area's - £0
    Excluded Area's

    Unfortunately, Swallow cannot deliver to the areas shown


    The Hand Crafted 5ft x 8ft Swallow Robin is the ideal size for a small space in your garden or patio. It`s a practical size, looks superb and is installed for FREE!

    3mm Toughened Safety Glass is standard on all Swallow wooden Greenhouses and is held in special grooves within the frame and then sealed in place with quality silicone. Inward opening doors with mortise locks are also standard. Full Thermowood construction encures no expansion or contraction of the wood with an expected life of 50 years!!!

    Each roof vent is supplied with a Bayliss XL autovent to automatically open the roof vent when you`re not around to stop over heating. You also get a full length of slatted staging down one side of the greenhouse for working on and storing your plants.

    The Swallow Robin is the finest 5ft wide wooden greenhouse available today and when you consider it has a 12 Year Warranty and free installation it`s not hard to understand why we rate Swallow wooden greenhouses so very highly.

    • 1728mm (5ft 8") Wide Wooden Greenhouse - Practical size.
    • Oiled ThermoWood Construction - Heat treated high performance timber.
    • Bottom Boards 12mm - Tongue + Grooved with stainless steel nails.
    • Stainless Steel Nails - Will not rust.
    • Glazing Grooves to hold glazing - Solid and Silicone Sealed.
    • 3mm Toughened Glazing - Safe, Strong and Family Friendly.
    • 2 Opening Roof Vent - For Ventilation.
    • 2 Bayliss XL Autovent - Automatically opens your roof vent.
    • Full length of Slatted Staging to one side - 500mm wide, 745mm high.
    • Mortice lock - Extra Security.
    • 25mm Black PVC Damp Barrier - Screwed to bottom for rising damp protection.
    • 12 Year Warranty - on timber frame and base.
    • Installation Included in Price - Just order and everything is done for you !

    Delivered and Installed within 5-8 weeks from the date that you confirm your base is ready for all finishes.

    Greenhouse Size Diagram

    Greenhouse Dimensions

    A: Greenhouse width

    1728mm (5′ 8″)

    B: Greenhouse depth

    2550mm (8′ 4″)

    C: Ridge height

    2275mm (7′ 5″)

    D: Eaves height

    1730mm (5′ 8″)

    E & F: Door Size

    574mm (1′ 10″) x 1760mm (5′ 9″)(aperture)

    Minimum Base Size

    1728mm (5′ 8″) x 2550mm (8′ 4″)

    Swallow Installation Access

    Larks and Robins: The minimum access height required for installation

    1727mm (5′ 7″)

    Cygnet, Jay, and Kingfishers: The minimum access height required for installation, no access through a property.

    2032mm (6′ 8″)

    Mallard, Swan, Raven, Rook, Falcon, and Eagles: The minimum access height required for installation, no access through a property.

    2672mm (8′ 9″)

    Always use MM dimensions when planning and building your base: No right angle turns between the access point and installation site.

    Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your base area or site.

    Thermowood Greenhouse
    Why is ThermoWood the Best?

    ThermoWood is a thermally modified timber known for its durability and stability in harsh weather.

    Oiled Panel
    Oiled Finish

    Oiling Wood enhances its natural beauty and prolongs its lifespan.

    Greenhouse Roof Auto Vents
    Autovents as Standard

    Swallow use high quality Bayliss XL Automatic roof vent openers as standard on every roof vent. Even when you're not around your greenhouse will be well ventilated.

    Swallow Staging Included
    Staging Included

    Swallow include a length of slatted staging with all greenhouses that is 520mm wide and 745mm high.

    Installation Included

    Swallow Greenhouses are delivered and installed countrywide for free. You simply order your new greenhouse and it will be delivered and erected in your garden by a Swallow fitting team.

    Swallow Greenhouse Damp Barrier
    Damp Barrier

    20mm black PVC section screwed to the bottom of the greenhouse stops damp rising into the timber.

    Swallow Products
    Swallow Products

    Swallow GB Ltd prides itself on its attention to detail, offering products that are not only functional but also enhance the beauty of any garden. Their greenhouses are built to last, with features like toughened safety glass and automated ventilation systems, ensuring an optimal growing environment..

    Swallow 12 Year Warranty
    12 Year Warranty

    Swallow products come with a 12 year warranty that covers the Timber for Rot, Decay and Insect Infestation. Buildings must be re-treated inside and outside annually with a high-quality wood preserver according to the maintenance advice

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is the best base for a Wooden Greenhouse?

      Wooden Greenhouses are very heavy, so the base needs to be solid! We recommend a base of either concrete or well-laid slabs. However, for smaller greenhouses, decking can also be a good option. If you want soil inside your greenhouse, you can make a perimeter base from bricks laid onto concrete footings.

    • What size should my base be?

      If you look at the Greenhouse Dimensions diagram on this page you will see "Minimum Base Size", use that. We will also email/post you a base plan for you to work from. Easy!

    • How do I maintain my Wooden Greenhouse?

      We recommend that you apply a good quality wood preserver within 3 months of your greenhouse installation. Then apply a protective coat yearly thereafter. It’s easy to do and your greenhouse will love you for it!

    • What access do our fitters need to install the greenhouse?

      First things first, these greenhouses cannot be brought through your house or garage, as the panels are too large to fit through any normal doorway. We need a straight-through run with no height restrictions or right-angle turns as the panels are too long/high to go around tight bends.

    • I want a dwarf wall model, how does that work?

      OK, so if you select the Dwarf Wall Option for your new greenhouse you will receive a Wall Plan by email and post. You can give this Wall Plan to your builder and they will be able to build a wall to the exact size we need to install your greenhouse onto.

    • I don’t see the paint colour I want, can you help?

      No problem, if you get the RAL code for the paint colour you want we can paint the greenhouse in that colour. This service does attract a 15% increase in the paint price.