The Evergreen Workshop can also repair / restore most timber greenhouses including those made from other timbers. Many of these are custom made or bespoke structures commisioned by the homeowner.             There are a few producers who make greenhouses in timber that is not Cedar, Modified timbers such as ACCOYA or even some Hardwood being used to make beautiful structures, but they are a considered investment because of the high costs.  They do however often have very long guarantees of 25 years.

    In the past a lot of early greenhouses from companies like F. Pratten & Co.  or Messenger and Co. Ltd were produced using Scandinavian Red Deal lumber a naturallly durable and very stable material and many still survive today.

     More commonly today, we see domestic greenhouses that are made from all sorts of material inclufding, Pressure treated softwood, Dip treated softwood and most recently 'Thermowood.'  Whilst we would not dismiss such structures it should be noted that all of these WILL require regular treatment (most need it anually inside and out) to achieve even a reasonable life expectancy or to meet the makers guarantee requirements.

     Failure to do so especially with painted greenhouses will lead to catrostophic failures as shown below all after 10 years or less outside.      The UK climate is particularily harsh, stormy wet winters and long hot summers really tests timber outside.

    Some of these structures can be saved but in truth most are only made 'for a life.' that is they cannot be repaired certainly not economically.

Do You repair old timber greenhouses ?

We specialise in restoring timber greenhouses and have a wealth of experience with these sort of building. Most of the work involves repairing rotted frames which often need careful dismantling as they become very fragile.

We are a joinery workshop and making frames and complex timber parts is what we specialise in and as part fo our work we replace glass if required However we do not undertake purely glazing work on any buildings.

We also are workshop based company and most of the work we undertake is based on rebuilding structures back to as new rather than a spot repair that may last a few years.

Some projects can be stunning...

   At an overall size of 45 feet long and 12 feet wide this huge lean-to greenhouse is divided into three seperate growing zones. The steep slope and southerly facing made it ideal for Grapes and peaches as well as a whole host of other kitchen staples. It was severely rotted, the wall had huge cracks in it and the tiled floors were unstable.

    Fully restored it does make quite an impression on visitors.

AS THE CLIENT SAID, 'She is quite the envy of her neighbours....'

Some Greenhouses can be historic and rare survivors of local crafts.

A Victorian Vinery, once part of a large London estate now still surviving in the front garden of a house that was originally the stables.

The Client was very keen to see the building and its unique character restored and made useable again.

The client was away at time of install on a business trip. Her first sight of the greenhouse on her return, so stunned her that she simply emailed  'WOW'.......

Some projects are more 'reasonably sized'

A clients new home purchase included this rather derelict greenhouse that was hanging on thanks to copious amounts of Mastic

Too far gone to save as a frame but reusing The wall and the intact glass we created a new building with more ventilation, greater height and fold down benches.

The client was delighted with the new greenhouse and invited nieghbours round for a Barbeque and nibbles to celebrate it. Planting plans abound as ideas to utilise the space develop.

    These are just a few examples of the work we have undertaken, we hope to show that what we do is sympathetic to the original structure but is also based on best practise and quality material and common sense where costing is concerned. 

     There are many companies that specialise in onsite restoration  and glass replacement or very large structure including commercial greenhouses but this is not an area we cover. 

     These buildings deserve better than the bodged attention of a local handyman and when dealt with properly can give decades more service and add value to a property.