13'1" × 8'8" · 114 sq ft
13' Glasshouse
4.2 · 5 reviewsThe easiest way to start. Enough room for salad greens, herbs, and a serious tomato habit — sized for a city backyard.
- • 10-year frame warranty
- • Bolted 1mm galvanized steel — no welded joints
- • Best for: First-time growers & small urban lots
- • Shipped across Canada
Measurements & materials
Exact specs for the 13' Glasshouse
- Length
- 13'1" (4m)
- Width
- 8'8" (2.64m)
- Ridge height
- 7'11" (2.42m)
- Side wall height
- 4'11" (1.5m)
- Roof slope (each panel)
- 5'3" (1.61m) — the diagonal from eave to ridge, derived from the width and rise
- Footprint area
- 114 sq ft (10.6 m²)
- Frame material
- 1mm galvanized steel, 275g/m² zinc coating (both sides)
- Frame profile
- 60mm omega-profile, fully bolted — zero welded joints
- Covering material
- Twin-wall channeled polycarbonate, CE-certified, UV-stabilized
- Covering thickness
- 4mm or 6mm
- Snow & wind load
- Engineered to the same structural spec sold into harsh Baltic and Northern European winters — bolted omega-profile hoops and diagonal cross-bracing are what carry snow load, not the polycarbonate. We don't publish a lab-tested kg/m² rating; if your site sees exceptional snow accumulation, clear the roof after major storms the same as you would a shed.
- Foundation
- No concrete footing required — ground anchor feet with cross-bracing hold the frame against wind uplift. A level gravel or paver base is recommended for long-term stability.
- Estimated planting capacity
- 30–35 tomato-sized plants — assumes typical tomato/pepper spacing; more if growing smaller crops like greens or herbs.
- Warranty
- 10-year frame warranty
What's included
- • Reinforced double doors on both gable ends, aluminum handles + locks
- • 2 roof vents for passive ventilation
- • 10cm foundation base rail
- • Ground anchor feet with crossbars
- • Numbered assembly instructions
- • Complimentary folding shelf
Built to last
Why the frame doesn't rust, sag, or fail at the joints
Most of what separates a greenhouse that lasts fifteen years from one that fails in three comes down to four decisions the manufacturer made before it ever shipped.
Omega-profile steel, not tube
Most budget kits use round or square tube. Ours uses a 60mm omega (Ω) profile — wider than most kits on the market — which resists twisting under snow load far better than tube of the same gauge.
Zero welded joints
Every connection is bolted, not welded. Welding burns through the zinc coating and creates a rust starting point at every joint — the first place a cheap frame fails. Bolted joints keep the galvanization intact everywhere, including at the connections.
275g/m² galvanization, both sides
The steel is hot-dip galvanized to 275 grams per square meter on both faces before it's ever formed into a profile — this is what actually determines how long a steel frame lasts outdoors, not the paint on top.
1mm gauge throughout
A full 1mm of steel in every structural member, not just the main hoops. Thinner gauge is the most common place cheaper kits cut cost, and it's invisible until the first heavy snow load.
Airflow, access, and what holds it to the ground
Doors — 2 — one at each gable end
Wide, tall, double-panel doors with aluminum handles and a locking mechanism. Each door opens halfway for everyday access or fully for wheelbarrow and equipment clearance, and doubles as a through-draft vent on hot days.
Ventilation — 2 roof vents
Positioned at the ridge, opposite the rising heat from the growing bed below. Paired with both end doors open, they create a chimney effect that pulls hot, humid air out without a fan — the single biggest factor in preventing fungal disease in a closed structure.
Foundation & anchoring
10cm foundation base rail, included with every kit. Sits between the ground and the polycarbonate, so the panels never sit directly in mud, standing water, or lawn chemicals.
Ground anchor feet with cross-bracing. Driven into the soil at each upright and cross-braced for wind resistance. No concrete required — a level gravel or paver pad is recommended but optional.
Because nothing is welded or set in concrete, the entire structure can be unbolted and relocated if you move or want to reposition it for better sun exposure.
Assembly
How it goes up
A weekend, with two people and a cordless drill — no welding, no cutting polycarbonate on site.
- 01
Lay out the base rail
Square the 10cm foundation rail to your footprint and stake the corners.
- 02
Raise the hoops
Bolt the pre-formed omega-profile hoops to the base rail at marked, numbered points.
- 03
Tie in the ridge and cross-bracing
Connect the ridge beam and diagonal braces — this is what gives the frame its snow and wind rigidity.
- 04
Hang the doors and fit the vents
Both gable-end doors and the two roof vents install last, after the frame is square and true.
- 05
Panel the polycarbonate
Pre-cut panels drop into the channel and are capped — no cutting or trimming on site.
Grow into it
Accessories to round out the setup — coming to the store soon. For now, ask us about availability when you order.
Raised garden beds
Slot-in cedar-style beds sized to the interior width, for keeping soil off the base rail.
Interior shelving units
Modular wire shelving that bolts straight to the frame — no extra hardware to source.
Plant support / trellis kits
Vertical netting and stake supports for tomatoes, cucumbers, and climbing beans.
Drip watering systems
Gravity-fed irrigation lines that run the length of the bed, on a timer.
Automatic vent openers
Wax-cylinder openers that push the roof vents open as the interior heats up — no wiring needed.
Pathway border strips
Keep gravel or mulch paths defined and separate from planting beds.
Questions about the 13' Glasshouse
Will the 13' Glasshouse fit my yard?+
The 13' Glasshouse has a footprint of 13'1" by 8'8" (114 sq ft). We recommend leaving at least 60cm of clearance on all sides for door swing and maintenance access.
How long does assembly take?+
Most customers assemble this size in a single weekend with two people. Every component is bolted, pre-cut, and numbered — no welding, no cutting polycarbonate on site.
Does it come with a foundation?+
Yes — a 10cm foundation base rail and ground anchor feet with crossbars are included. A level gravel or paver pad is recommended but not required.
What's the warranty?+
The frame is covered by a 10-year manufacturer warranty. The polycarbonate is CE-certified and UV-stabilized.
Can it handle Canadian winters?+
The frame is 1mm galvanized steel with a 60mm bolted omega-profile, engineered for heavy snow and wind loads. It's the same core structure sold into harsh European winters before we brought it to Canada.
Growers with the 13' Glasshouse
Good starter size, docking a star for price
“We have a pretty tight urban lot so the 4m was really our only option and it fits nicely against the fence line. Doors are heavier than I expected which is honestly reassuring given the wind we get off the water. Only reason it's not 5 stars is I still think about the price more than I'd like to admit. Good product though.”
Priya S.
British Columbia · First-time grower, small lot
Good kit, shipping was a headache
“Product itself is fine, no issues with the actual greenhouse once it arrived. My complaint is entirely about the delivery window - it slipped by almost two weeks with not a lot of communication until I emailed asking what was going on. Once it showed up everything was in good shape and assembly was straightforward for a retired guy with a bad knee. Just manage your expectations on timing.”
Graham P.
Nova Scotia · Retired, hobby grower
love it
“Perfect for our small yard in Ottawa. That's really it, that's the review. Very happy.”
Elena F.
Ontario · Urban lot, herbs & greens
good for beginners
“never grown anything past a windowsill herb pot before this lol. the folding shelf that came with it was a nice surprise, gave me somewhere to start seedlings right away without buying extra stuff. still learning what im doing but the greenhouse itself has been easy”
Nadia
Alberta · First-time grower
!!!
“obsessed with this thing. bought it a month ago so cant speak to the long term yet but so far so good, easy to put together with two people, basil is going crazy in there already. will update if anything changes but right now 10/10”
Steph
Manitoba · Herbs, first year