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28th December 2015

A New Greenhouse for the New Year?

Is your greenhouse ready for replacing? Now’s the ideal time to think about investing in a new greenhouse and you couldn’t do better than buying the Nison EaZi-Click 8 x 6 polycarbonate greenhouse from elbec. At only £569.99, there’s a saving of £80 against the MRRP.

With a free galvanised steel base, Nison polycarbonate greenhouses are sturdy, safe and will last for years. Polycarbonate greenhouses are remarkably easy to assemble as well as being easy to clean and maintain.

Families are sometimes put off having a greenhouse because of the potential dangers of children breaking the glass. Polycarbonate is not only safe but has other advantages including excellent insulation. And, unlike earlier versions, modern polycarbonates allow plenty of light in to the greenhouse.

Order your Nison 8ft x 6ft Greenhouse now for delivery in the New Year and don't forget the range of accessories, from automatic roof vents to staging, which will make your greenhouse even more productive and a pleasure to use. 

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14th December 2015

Large Log Cabins for Tiresome Teenagers or Moaning Mums

Much as you love your teenagers, you wouldn’t be normal if you didn’t admit that there are times when they and their friends get under your feet. It’s not that you want to banish them completely - after all, they’ll leave home for good soon enough - but if only there was a room where they could go so that the rest of the family could get on with everyday living.

The perfect answer could be a log cabin sited at the bottom of the garden and elbec has a number of models which would fit the bill.

Shire Kingswood

The Kingswood is big enough to take a tribe of teenagers who could either spread out inside the building or lounge around on the verandah while they put the world to rights.

Think big - the 18ft x 20ft Shire Kingswood Log Cabin18ft x 20ft

Shire Elveden

The Elveden would work well as a den for teenagers, and with two rooms, it’s a really versatile building.  With space for messy hobbies, you’d never have to keep reminding your teenagers to tidy up at the end of the day. The second room would work well as a quiet or a noisy area, depending on mood or the time of day. Having two rooms is a real advantage and could be one of the reasons why this model is being used as a cricket pavilion in some parts of the country.

The 2 room Shire Elveden Log Cabin  - A spacious 14ft by 26ft

Shire Sherwood

The Sherwood is an attractive log cabin and, with its pretty verandah, would look good in any garden. Although the windows are made from toughened glass it is possible to upgrade them and have double glazing fitted which could be a useful addition if your teenagers are into noisy music. It’s such an attractive building that you may find that you prefer to leave your teenagers in their bedrooms while you and your partner enjoy some peace, quiet and quality time at the bottom of your garden.

 

The Shire Sherwood is a classy 20ft by 18 ft Log Cabin

So whether you want your children to temporarily vacant the house, or want to escape yourself, a log cabin will provide you with all the peace and quiet you need.

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14th December 2015

Shire Stork Playhouse Including Platform

What are the necessary ingredients for long-lasting memories of a happy childhood? We’ll all suggest different things but my list includes the ability to use one’s imagination, best friends, favourite toys, chocolate and a playhouse.

The Shire Stork Playhouse from elbec is the best place ever for stirring the imagination. Just think of all the things you could do in such a wonderful space. You could invite your best friends to tea and entertain them in sumptuous surroundings. You could stand on the platform and scan the lawn for the pirates hiding on the other side of the flower borders. You could sit in splendid isolation and wait for someone special to climb the stairs and rescue you. You could store enough chocolate to feed an army. You could …

From an adult’s perspective the Stork playhouse is ideal because it’s well made with safety hinges and styrene glazed windows and doors. The ladder can be positioned at the front or on either side of the verandah and the cabin means the children can play safely out of the sun in the summer months or be sheltered in the cooler months.

This enchanting playhouse is available in two versions:

• The Shire Stork Platform Playhouse on stilts is ideal for kids of primary school age
• The ground level Shire Stork Playhouse suitable for young (or less adventurous) kids

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9th December 2015

Suncast storage solutions for small gardens

Leaving garden tools or toys such as scooters and doll’s prams outside during the summer months may be fine, but it’s not such a good idea during the winter. But finding somewhere suitable for those smaller bits and pieces can be a problem, especially if you haven’t a lot of storage space. Have a look at the Suncast range of garden storage from elbec - there are lots of good ideas which are practical and cost effective.

The Suncast Java seat is easy to assemble, holds a surprising number of small objects and would look good on a patio or tucked into a corner of any style of garden.

Add a Suncast rattan style coffee table with a lift up lid and you’ve increased your storage space as well as owning a versatile piece of furniture. Neither the seat nor the table will rot, they won’t need painting or any other type of maintenance.

The Suncast Kensington range of garden storage is ideal for slightly bigger garden items such as larger tools, hoses, barbecue equipment or even your wheelie bins. The Kensington range is made from UV-resistant durable resin which doesn’t need any maintenance. The different models have been well designed with integral floors and rust proof hinges so whatever you decide to store you know that the contents will be kept dry.

Whether you opt for an interesting design or something more conventional, the Suncast range of garden storage is affordable, practical, easy to assemble and will last for years.

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3rd December 2015

Playhouses for boys! Whatever next?

If you associate playhouses with girls you really should think again because there’s an adventurous range of playhouses available which have been designed with lads in mind.

Take the Jailhouse playhouse, for example, which resembles a lock-up from a cowboy film set. With rails to tether horses and a verandah to sit and guard prisoners it’s the ideal gift for imaginative youngsters. The Shire Wild West Jail House playhouse is currently on sale at £389.

The Shire Command Post playhouse is another excellent buy for boys at only £319. The Command Post has plenty of room, three fixed windows to spy out the land and two ports which open just in case the enemy (such as a sister) has to be kept at bay.

Whether for boys or girls, all wooden playhouses from elbec are built to a rigorous standard with lots of safety features and will last for years.

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18th November 2015

Need Replacement Fence Panels?

Last night’s gales flattened fences and tore gates from their posts as many of us discovered when we woke up this morning and pulled back the curtains.

That’s another job to add to the list of ‘things to be done as soon as possible’.

Let elbec fill the gaps in your garden with their great range of fencing panels and gates in all sizes, styles and price ranges.

With delivery available in 3-7 working days your boundaries will soon be back to normal.

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2nd November 2015

Mercia Overlap Shed 6ft x 4ft

The Sheriff apex garden shed made for elbec by Mercia Garden Products is currently reduced by over £50.

This classic shed is an inexpensive way to solve your garden storage problems and won’t take up too much space. It’s made from FSC certified timber and has a 10 year anti-rot guarantee.

This really is a great buy and within 2 – 5 working days, it could be delivered to you and ready to use.

With five 5-star reviews from elbec purchasers, you don’t just have to take our wrd for it that this substantial shed offers great value for money. 

Find out more about the Mecia 6x4 overlap shed. This not to be missed offer closes at 11.00pm on Wednesday, 4th Novemebr, so hurry!

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2nd November 2015

Shire Stork 6ft x 4ft Playhouse

Children love the Stork wooden playhouse from Shire because it’s a great place for imaginative play in safe surroundings.

Made from high grade tongue and groove timber this playhouse has two windows, a door with safety hinges and a veranda under a shady roof.

The Shire Stork playhouse is currently in elbec’s autumn sale at £299, a saving of £99.

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16th October 2015

Grange Japanese Pergola

Introduce an area of oriental intrigue in your garden with a Grange Japanese pergola from elbec. Immensely adaptable as a garden or water feature, a shaded area to relax with friends and family or as a frame for climbing plants or hanging baskets, this pergola is ideal for all year round use. And, it’s currently available with a saving of over £75.

If your garden isn’t big enough for a full size pergola, there’s a patio version which is on sale at £489.00. Both pergolas are pressure treated for low maintenance and come with a 15 year guarantee against rot.

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13th October 2015

Light up your garden with a Shire Highclere summerhouse

Daylight may be getting shorter as the winter approaches, but keen gardeners know that October is often the ideal time to begin planning for next season. And where better to work out next year’s crops and colourful creations than relaxing in a summerhouse in your garden?  Especially as the ever popular Shire Highclere summerhouse from elbec is currently on offer.

One of the key features of this well-constructed contemporary summerhouse is the amount of light that floods in through four, full length environmentally-friendly styrene windows and two doors. This makes the summerhouse an ideal place for activities such as entertaining or carrying out a hobby which benefits from plenty of daylight.

With so many full-length windows and doors, it’s important to have a robust framework to give the summerhouse strength. That’s taken as standard, along with well constructed walls, a sturdy tongue and groove floor and felt roof.

Available in two sizes, the 10x8 Highclere summerhouse is currently on offer at £879.88 giving a saving of over £230. The slightly bigger version (10x10) is £999.88 which means you save almost £500.

The summerhouse is pre-treated with a base coat, it comes flat packed for ease of handling and assembly and is delivered free to most parts of the UK mainland within 15 to 25 working days.

So, don’t let the diminishing daylight dampen your spirits. If you’re interested in enjoying you garden all year round from the comfort of a Shire Highclere summerhouse, then you’ll need to hurry, because the offers ends soon.

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