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Every greenhouse needs a base of some sort, whether it is brick, steel or aluminium they need a plinth to sit on and support the frame.
The 4" tall aluminium base of the Rhino provides this structural support and ensures that the glass is protected from the soil and stones at ground level.
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Imagine not having to step over the base, instead being able to walk straight into the greenhouse or take a wheelchair or wheelbarrow through the 4ft wide doorway (8ft Rhino) without the need of a ramp. This is exactly what the Rhino Flush Door option offers.
The inspiration for this came from exhibiting the Rhino at the BBC Gardeners' World Live exhibition. During the show, the Rhino was much admired by wheelchair users but large ramps would have been required to enable access over the base plinth, which we felt was far from ideal.
With its strength & long list of safety options Rhinos are ideally suited for use in schools, care homes and hospitals etc, the flush door option being very useful in these situations to ensure ease of access. The benefits of the flush door have been recognised by many customers and it is now proving a very popular option. |
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Greenhouses Direct are the UK's leading supplier of greenhouses, staging and accessories. Because we make it in our own factory and sell direct to you, our Rhino staging really is superb value for money
Whenever we exhibit our Rhino greenhouses this integral staging always proves hugely popular. It is so strong yet so neat and tidy that it attracts a large number of favourable comments. The only drawback is that we dare not sell it to fit into any greenhouses other than Rhino. - quite simply most greenhouse frames just aren't strong enough.
Most integral staging is quite flimsy, deriving its strength from the greenhouse frame. Rhino integral staging is a very different quality - it will considerably strengthen your greenhouse and provide a wonderful surface for your plants. |
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Perfect Height!
No one staging will be the perfect height for all gardeners unless it is adjustable to exactly suit your height and requirements (minimum 740mm) |
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Maximise your growing space
Here (see below) we show 3 different levels of staging/shelving to really make the most of your greenhouse. |
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The 600mm (2ft) deep staging is the workhorse, use it for potting up (also see our potting station ) taking cuttings and storing your plants. The 300mm (1ft) deep staging will fit above the main staging and provide a further 50% of growing space for your plants. Full size seed trays will fit perfectly along the length of the 300 deep integral staging. A constant problem is lack of space for your plants, every greenhouse will benefit from a Rhino 300 deep staging. |
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Top it all off with this sturdy Rhino shelf (see above). This measures 5ft x 6" and is the perfect place for all those sundries and seeds which need to be well out of the way of water drips and splashes and yet always need to be close at hand.
The support legs are angled back to the greenhouse sides, providing and unobstructed area below the staging. This allows perfect access for wheelchairs to tuck under, or for anyone wanting to sit and work at the staging. |
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Rhinos can be supplied with doors at both ends. This may be particularly useful with longer models to improve access. We have also found that this option suits greenhouses used by several people at once - schools, care homes, prisons etc.
Rhino 8x12 with a second set of double doors
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The unique Rhino Growbed runs the length of the greenhouse creating a 4” deep framework which provides a very versatile growing area. You can make this growing area as wide as you wish thereby maximising the precious growing space in your greenhouse.
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The Growbed can be filled with soil or compost and used to grow any shallow rooted crops in the warm and controlled environment of your greenhouse. Alternatively the growbed can be lined with plastic and shingle to create the perfect reservoir for growing tomotoes by the ring culture method or indeed just keeping pots well watered.
Not only is the Growbed very versatile but it is also the best way to keep your new Rhino neat and tidy. |
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There are ways of fixing shading fabric to the inside of greenhouses with clips but whilst this method provides shading the sun has already hit the glass and raised the temperature inside the greenhouse. Only an exterior blind can reduce heat build up as well as provide shade.
The GroBlind is a high quality exterior roller blind made from rust proof aluminium, with fabric designed especially for horticultural use.
This system not only stops the heat build up and shades tender plants but also:
- is very simple to operate
- is free of cords or pulleys
- is robust and looks great too!
GroBlinds could not be simpler to operate. Just pull the central handle down with the pole and clip it to the greenhouse eave or bracket supplied. No cords or pulleys are involved at all! The blinds do not impede the operation of the roof or louvre vents, they simply expand or contract as the window opens and closes. The GroBlind is suprisingly good in windy conditions - the weight of the fabric, bottom bar and clip combine to hold the blind firmly in place. |
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Simply pull it down... |
...and clip it over the eave. |
Rhino blinds allow vents to open fully. |
Questions and Answers
Q Will GroBlinds fit my greenhouse?
A Almost certainly. We are not aware of any incompatible greenhouses but will publish the details here, should any problems come to light.
Q How do GroBlinds fit to an aluminium greenhouse?
A GroBlinds are fitted to the ridge of aluminium greenhouses. The back of the blind simply clips firmly into "gazelle clips." In the case of Europa Manor Consort and Viscount models and Alton greenhouses, the gazelle clips are screwed into the ridge. In most other greenhouses the gazelle clips are fitted to aluminium brackets which are bolted to the ridge.
Q Will GroBlinds foul on the roof vent?
A GroBlinds are fitted above the line of the ridge, allowing the roof vents to open fully. The GroBlinds are spring loaded allowing the fabric to unwind as the vent opens and rewind as it closes.
Q How are GroBlinds held in place at the eaves?
A Most greenhouse eave sections allow the GroBlinds to hook into place. Where the eave section does not provide this anchor point we can supply a bracket to secure it.
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Q Will GroBlinds be the right size for my greenhouse?
A Aluminium greenhouses use a standard 2ft wide pane of glass, GroBlinds are made to suit this. A wider version of the GroBlind is available for Alton cedar greenhouses and others which use the "dutch light" panes, approx 30" wide. GroBlinds are supplied in one size to suit 5, 6 and 8ft wide free standing greenhouses and 4ft leant tos. GroBlinds can be supplied with longer fabric to suit 10 and 12ft models and 6 and 8ft wide lean tos (at a modest extra cost).
Q How are GroBlinds affected by the wind?
A GroBlinds are stable even in relatively windy conditions. The aluminium end to the blind keeps the lower edge stiff, holding the fabric firm. GroBlinds are spring loaded so any slack is automatically taken out of the fabric.
Q How do I gain access to the ridge of my greenhouse to fit the GroBlinds?
A In the case of aluminium greenhouses the roof vents slide in a channel along the ridge. By sliding the vent to the side, access can be gained to at least 3 roof bays. Access into the end roof bays is gained by placing a stepladder at the front or rear of the greenhouse. In the case of Alton greenhouses it may be easier to remove the glass retaining clip at the eave and slide a pane of glass out.
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Technical
GroBlinds are designed to fit most greenhouses without drilling holes, Designs of greenhouse ridges and eaves vary. In some cases the slide on brackets retaining the GroBlind will be substituted for clips and hooks. These will fix to the ridge and eaves with self tapping screws (supplied in the kit). The GroBlind fabric absorbs 63% of the solar incident energy. GroBlinds can withstand temperatures from -25°C to 80°C. GroBlinds are made in Gt. Britain.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us on
0844 493 1929
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at Phillimore Garden Centre,
Cambridge Road,
Melbourn,
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