The Great British Rhino Greenhouse

How does it work? It's simple really! Each vent is fitted with an opener, which features a wax cylinder. The warmth of the sun melts the wax, causing it to expand, pushing the piston out and opening the vent. As it cools, it returns to a solid, contracting the piston, gently bringing the vent to a close.

One of the things that makes Rhino greenhouses unique is the integral base and wheelchair-friendly threshold. Most greenhouses require the purchase of a separate base or the building of a brick plinth. With a Rhino, the base is part of the greenhouse structure itself, making it stronger and easier to install. The integral base also allows gardeners more groundwork options because our greenhouses can be built on a hardstanding base or prepared soil.

We believe our 4mm toughened glass is the best glazing option for greenhouses. Alternatives like polycarbonate and horticultural glass are susceptible to the elements and create dangerous shards when broken. Toughened safety glass can take more impact without breaking and, if it does, will shatter into tiny pieces.

Rubber glazing beads are used on every Rhino greenhouse to secure the panes of glass. Unlike W-clips or spring clips, our beads ensure an airtight finish that, once installed, will hug the glass tightly in place no matter how hard the wind blows. This method also means we install long panes of glass that maximise light, avoiding small overlapping panes.

You'll find every Rhino has extensive bracing at the eaves and ridge to give the frame as much strength as possible. The Premium has an upgraded T-section bracing system.

Every gardener knows the value of rainwater. Being less reliant on tap water is not only of benefit to your plants but the environment too. That’s why every Rhino comes with gutters and downpipes as standard. The metal gutters also double as additional eave bracing, giving extra support to the frame.

As part of our mission to maximise the strength of our greenhouses, we install aluminium bars along the inside of the roof, between the door and gable end. But we also had the smart idea to make them functional as well as practical. By pre-drilling holes into the bar, they can be used to tie climbing plants or install hanging baskets.