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Victorian Benching

Designed to maintain the traditional feel of the greenhouse, this elegant waist-height bench combines strength and flexibility with looks. The attractive framework is manufactured using heavy cast aluminium legs and extruded aluminium sides. The deep sides allow the bench to be filled with gravel, sand or other moisture-retaining material, such as Hydroleca.

The bench top is fitted with corrugated galvanised steel sheets, which can be removed to allow plants like tomatoes to be grown from ground level in summer.

To fully utilise the space within the glasshouse Alitex have manufactured a strong and durable lower shelf to fit beneath the bench. A moulded aluminium extrusion, powder coated in black, supports the shelf, which is nominally 350mm above finished floor level and 315mm (12") wide. This allows, where necessary, heating pipes to be mounted on the dwarf walls without interference. The shelf is fitted to the maximum area possible although its size is ultimately governed by the configuration of the bench.

Please be aware that the top of the brick plinth wall is visible between the back of the bench and the side frame of the greenhouse.  This is to allow for improved air circulation.