Little Cottage Co. 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse

Is the Little Cottage Co. 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse the right size for your garden? Size: 8x8 64 sq ft Lead time: 4-6 weeks Transit: 2-9 days from Ohio Panelized kit LP SmartSide siding & trim The Little Cottage Co. 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse is the most compact Colonial Gable Greenhouse size, giving home gardeners 64 square feet of enclosed growing space for seedlings, herbs, potted plants, and a small backyard garden setup. It is built for gardeners who want the Colonial Gable look and walk-in greenhouse function without committing a large section of the yard. This 8x8 panelized greenhouse kit includes LP SmartSide siding and trim, a corrugated polycarbonate roof, tempered-glass windows with screens, transom windows, a Colonial Dutch door, interior wooden shelving on three sides, hanging basket rods, hardware, and an assembly manual. The siding and trim arrive primed and ready to paint, so you can finish the greenhouse to match your home, shed, garden fence, or outdoor space. Why Choose the 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse? Compact greenhouse footprint: The 8x8 size gives you 64 square feet of usable greenhouse space, which works well when you want a dedicated growing area but still need to preserve room for paths, patios, raised beds, or other parts of the yard. Practical starter size for home gardeners: This size is a strong fit for seed starting, herbs, small potted plants, overwintering select plants, and storing basic gardening supplies without stepping into a larger greenhouse budget. Bright interior for its size: The 8x8 model includes 25 tempered-glass windows with screens and 12 tempered-glass transom windows, helping bring natural light and visibility into a smaller greenhouse footprint. Built-in shelving and hanging space: Wooden shelving on three sides and rods for hanging baskets help you use the interior right away for trays, pots, tools, and decorative baskets without needing to plan every surface from scratch. Panelized design for more manageable assembly: It arrives in large panelized sections with hardware and an instruction manual included, which can make assembly more manageable than cutting and building everything from raw materials. 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse Dimensions This 8x8 greenhouse should be installed on an exact-size 8 ft x 8 ft floor, frame, footer, or slab. Roof overhang extends beyond the base, so plan extra clearance around the greenhouse location. Base size 8 ft x 8 ft Overall width including overhang 8 ft 6 in Overall depth including overhang 8 ft 6 in Sidewall height 6 ft 4.5 in Exterior peak height 10 ft 1.25 in Interior peak height 9 ft 1.75 in Overall height without 4x4 runners 120 in Overall height with 4x4 runners 124 in Square feet 64 Cubic feet 513 Window count 25 Transom count 12 Door opening 34 in x 72 in Window size 18 in x 22 in Transom size 10 in x 18 in Materials and Interior Details The 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse uses the same core materials as the larger sizes: LP SmartSide siding and trim, a corrugated polycarbonate roof, tempered-glass windows, tempered-glass transoms, and a Colonial Dutch door. Inside, the shelving and hanging basket rods help make the compact footprint more useful for daily gardening. 8x8 materials 8x8 interior Included Features LP SmartSide siding and trim, primed and ready to paint Corrugated polycarbonate roof with 5/12 roof pitch 25 tempered-glass windows with grids and screens 12 tempered-glass transom windows Colonial Dutch door with 34 in x 72 in opening Interior wooden shelving on three sides Rods for hanging baskets Hardware and assembly manual Construction Specifications Brand Little Cottage Co. Kit type Panelized greenhouse kit Construction Amish-built Siding and trim LP SmartSide engineered wood, primed and ready to paint Roof Corrugated polycarbonate Roof pitch 5/12 Windows Tempered glass with grids and screens, 18 in x 22 in each Transoms Tempered glass, non-operable, 10 in x 18 in each Ventilation Operable windows with screens Door Colonial Dutch door, 34 in x 72 in opening Interior storage Wood shelving on three sides and rods for hanging baskets Included Hardware and assembly manual Foundation Install on an exact-size 8 ft x 8 ft floor, frame, footer, or slab Lead time Typically 4-6 weeks production Transit time Approximately 2-9 business days from Ohio Delivery and Offloading This 8x8 greenhouse kit is delivered by freight truck. The customer is responsible for offloading the shipment at delivery. Plan to have either a forklift available or 2-3 people on site to unload the pallet piece by piece. FedEx will schedule the delivery date and time. Individual pieces may weigh from about 1 lb to 100 lbs, so many customers arrange help from friends, neighbors, family, or hired assistance. Delivery Instructions Assembly Manual View Assembly Manual Foundation and Floor Kit Notes The 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse should be installed on a substantial exact-size floor, frame, footer, or slab. The walls need a solid structure to attach to and should not be assembled directly on gravel. Optional floor kit: The optional floor kit includes treated 2x4 floor joists spaced 16 in on center, 5/8 in CDX plywood flooring material, and treated 4x4 runners. The floor size should match the 8 ft x 8 ft base size exactly. If you are not purchasing a floor kit, you can build your own floor or prepare a cement or concrete slab. The slab should be exactly the same size as the greenhouse base. If the slab is larger, the 3 in skirt below the bottom plate may need to be trimmed. Customer Provides Paint Floor, if the greenhouse is not purchased with a floor kit Exact-size foundation, frame, footer, floor, or slab for installation Forklift or 2-3 people for offloading at delivery 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse FAQ Who is the 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse best for? The 8x8 size is best for gardeners who want a compact walk-in greenhouse for seed trays, herbs, small potted plants, and basic garden storage without taking up a large backyard footprint. How much growing space does the 8x8 greenhouse provide? This greenhouse provides 64 square feet of floor space. The exact base size is 8 ft x 8 ft, while the overall footprint including roof overhang is 8 ft 6 in wide by 8 ft 6 in deep. How many windows are included with the 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse? The 8x8 model includes 25 tempered-glass windows with grids and screens, plus 12 tempered-glass transom windows. Can the 8x8 greenhouse be assembled directly on gravel? No. The greenhouse should be installed on a proper exact-size frame, footer, floor, or slab so the wall sections have a solid structure to attach to. Is the floor kit included with the 8x8 Colonial Gable Greenhouse? The floor kit is optional. If you do not add a floor kit, you will need to build your own floor or prepare an exact-size concrete slab for the greenhouse. Does the 8x8 greenhouse arrive painted? No. The LP SmartSide siding and trim arrive primed and ready to paint. You will need to provide paint and finish the exterior after assembly. How is the 8x8 greenhouse delivered? The greenhouse ships by freight truck. You will need a forklift or 2-3 people available at delivery to unload the pallet piece by piece. 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