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Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Greenhouse Silver Frame | Palram-Canopia

Regular price $2,599.00 CAD
Regular price $3,999.00 CAD Sale price $2,599.00 CAD
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Built for Canadian winters?

Rated to 75 kg/m² (15.4 lbs/ft²) snow load and 90 km/h (56 mph) wind.

What is it made of?

Aluminum frame. Roof and walls: 4 mm twin-wall polycarbonate.

What foundation do I need?

A level, firm surface such as compacted gravel, pavers or concrete. See our Mounting Base Foundation Guide.

Do I assemble it myself?

Yes. It is a DIY kit you assemble yourself; we do not offer installation. The step-by-step manual is in the Manuals tab below.

How much room is inside?

The footprint is in the product name above. Interior height and door size are in the Dimensions tab below.

What is included?

See the Included tab below for the full list of what comes with this model. Shelving is sold separately.

Shipping?

Free delivery anywhere in the ten provinces on orders over $125. Ships from Mississauga, Ontario, and most in-stock orders arrive within 6 to 15 business days. Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and remote addresses are quoted before you order, never added at checkout. See our Shipping Information page for the full freight table.

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Palram Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Silver Frame with Twin-Wall Panels on the Roof and Walls

Upgrade your happy place with the spacious Palram Canopia Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Greenhouse. This greenhouse kit, measuring 8 feet in width, features high headroom for comfortable movement and ample working space to store your tools and plant your garden favourites.

The Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Greenhouse kit makes it easy to regulate temperature, humidity, and airflow in your DIY greenhouse with four manually adjustable vent windows. It also ensures effortless entry and exit with arms full of trays or when pushing a wheelbarrow, thanks to two wide doors and a low threshold. The kit includes a galvanized steel base and a built-in gutter system for comprehensive support.

Your plants will thrive in a nurturing environment, while you enjoy all the space needed to make it happen with an Essence Greenhouse.

A Palram-Canopia Anchoring Kit, which can be added to the greenhouse, is recommended for use in conjunction with an appropriate mounting base for enhanced stability.

Essence greenhouse twin-wall polycarbonate panels

Polycarbonate Panels

  • Virtually unbreakable, high-impact resistant
  • 4 mm twin-wall Polycarbonate protect from strong sunlight exposure
  • Provide complete UV blockage, and are 100% UV protected; they do not discolour, fracture or shatter
  • Panels maintain their integrity and withstand extreme weather conditions for many years of use
  • Ready to assemble pre-cut panels
Essence silver aluminum frame

Aluminum Frame

  • Provides a highly durable, rust resistant, and extra-rigid structure
Essence lockable silver door handle

Lockable Door Handle

  • Wide, hinged double door locks for extra protection and safety (lock not included)
Low threshold ramp for easy access

Easy Access

  • Low threshold
  • Large hinged double doors
  • Magnetic door catch
Sliding panel assembly system

Easy DIY Assembly

  • Sliding assembly system
  • Ready to assemble pre-drilled uniform profiles
  • All hardware included
Essence built-in gutter system

Built-In Gutters

  • Gutter and gutter heads allow water collection for a sustainable irrigation system
Essence roof vent window

Roof Vents

  • Includes 4 manual vent windows
  • Provide air flow and allow regulation of heat and humidity
Essence reinforced structure support beams

Reinforced Structure

  • For added strength

Enjoy the Essence of gardening to the fullest

  • Spacious Greenhouse Design: Offers ample space to work and move around, ideal for large gardening projects.
  • Durable Structure: Features a silver aluminum frame that is strong and rust-resistant, ensuring long-term durability.
  • Strong Support: Includes support beams and a galvanized steel base for added strength and stability (anchors not supplied).
  • Resilient Polycarbonate Panels: Equipped with 4 mm twin-wall roof and wall panels that are 100% UV protected, virtually unbreakable, and resist yellowing or brittleness over time.
  • Light Transmission: The diffused panels provide 82% light transmission, protecting plants from strong sunlight exposure and extending the growing season by protecting against fall frosts.
  • Year-Round Weather Resistance: Designed to resist wind, snow, and hail. Tested to withstand winds up to 56 mph and 15 lbs/ft² of snow load.
  • Built-In Gutter: Features an included gutter system to channel rainwater, which can be utilized for irrigation purposes.
  • Ventilation: Offers four manually adjustable vent windows to enhance ventilation within the greenhouse.
  • Easy Access: Designed with a low threshold ramp and lockable hinged wide and high double doors (75"H x 47"W) for easy access by wheelbarrows, lawn mowers, or wheelchairs (padlock not included).
  • Self-Assembly: The sliding panel system comes with pre-drilled profiles and pre-cut panels for straightforward installation.
  • Warranty: Includes a 5-Year Limited Warranty for added peace of mind.

4 Manually Adjustable Vent Windows Included

Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. greenhouse dimensions diagram

Palram Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Greenhouse Silver Frame Twin-Wall Panels

  • WIND RESISTANCE – 90km/hr | 56mph
  • SNOW LOAD – 75kg/m² | 15.4lbs/ft²
  • LIGHT TRANSMISSION – 82%
  • POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANEL – 4mm 100% UV protected
  • POLYCARBONATE WALL PANEL – 4mm 100% UV protected

Palram Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Silver Frame with Twin-Wall Panels on the Roof and Walls

Upgrade your happy place with the spacious Palram Canopia Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Greenhouse. This greenhouse kit, measuring 8 feet in width, features high headroom for comfortable movement and ample working space to store your tools and plant your garden favourites.

The Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Greenhouse kit makes it easy to regulate temperature, humidity, and airflow in your DIY greenhouse with four manually adjustable vent windows. It also ensures effortless entry and exit with arms full of trays or when pushing a wheelbarrow, thanks to two wide doors and a low threshold. The kit includes a galvanized steel base and a built-in gutter system for comprehensive support.

Your plants will thrive in a nurturing environment, while you enjoy all the space needed to make it happen with an Essence Greenhouse.

A Palram-Canopia Anchoring Kit, which can be added to the greenhouse, is recommended for use in conjunction with an appropriate mounting base for enhanced stability.

Essence greenhouse twin-wall polycarbonate panels

Polycarbonate Panels

  • Virtually unbreakable, high-impact resistant
  • 4 mm twin-wall Polycarbonate protect from strong sunlight exposure
  • Provide complete UV blockage, and are 100% UV protected; they do not discolour, fracture or shatter
  • Panels maintain their integrity and withstand extreme weather conditions for many years of use
  • Ready to assemble pre-cut panels
Essence silver aluminum frame

Aluminum Frame

  • Provides a highly durable, rust resistant, and extra-rigid structure
Essence lockable silver door handle

Lockable Door Handle

  • Wide, hinged double door locks for extra protection and safety (lock not included)
Low threshold ramp for easy access

Easy Access

  • Low threshold
  • Large hinged double doors
  • Magnetic door catch
Sliding panel assembly system

Easy DIY Assembly

  • Sliding assembly system
  • Ready to assemble pre-drilled uniform profiles
  • All hardware included
Essence built-in gutter system

Built-In Gutters

  • Gutter and gutter heads allow water collection for a sustainable irrigation system
Essence roof vent window

Roof Vents

  • Includes 4 manual vent windows
  • Provide air flow and allow regulation of heat and humidity
Essence reinforced structure support beams

Reinforced Structure

  • For added strength

Enjoy the Essence of gardening to the fullest

  • Spacious Greenhouse Design: Offers ample space to work and move around, ideal for large gardening projects.
  • Durable Structure: Features a silver aluminum frame that is strong and rust-resistant, ensuring long-term durability.
  • Strong Support: Includes support beams and a galvanized steel base for added strength and stability (anchors not supplied).
  • Resilient Polycarbonate Panels: Equipped with 4 mm twin-wall roof and wall panels that are 100% UV protected, virtually unbreakable, and resist yellowing or brittleness over time.
  • Light Transmission: The diffused panels provide 82% light transmission, protecting plants from strong sunlight exposure and extending the growing season by protecting against fall frosts.
  • Year-Round Weather Resistance: Designed to resist wind, snow, and hail. Tested to withstand winds up to 56 mph and 15 lbs/ft² of snow load.
  • Built-In Gutter: Features an included gutter system to channel rainwater, which can be utilized for irrigation purposes.
  • Ventilation: Offers four manually adjustable vent windows to enhance ventilation within the greenhouse.
  • Easy Access: Designed with a low threshold ramp and lockable hinged wide and high double doors (75"H x 47"W) for easy access by wheelbarrows, lawn mowers, or wheelchairs (padlock not included).
  • Self-Assembly: The sliding panel system comes with pre-drilled profiles and pre-cut panels for straightforward installation.
  • Warranty: Includes a 5-Year Limited Warranty for added peace of mind.

4 Manually Adjustable Vent Windows Included

Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. greenhouse dimensions diagram

Palram Essence 8 ft. x 20 ft. Greenhouse Silver Frame Twin-Wall Panels

  • WIND RESISTANCE – 90km/hr | 56mph
  • SNOW LOAD – 75kg/m² | 15.4lbs/ft²
  • LIGHT TRANSMISSION – 82%
  • POLYCARBONATE ROOF PANEL – 4mm 100% UV protected
  • POLYCARBONATE WALL PANEL – 4mm 100% UV protected

  • 5 stars: 13 (76%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (18%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (6%)
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Eric McNabb
Everything went very well ! Hopefully the

Everything went very well ! Hopefully the greenhouse will be longlasting! We will see after one winter season!

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Paul
Decent

Be sure to take the time to put it on a proper square and level foundation. A bit challenging to assemble, take your time. I modified the install a bit and ran the bracing vertically, then bolted these to custom corrugated steel raised beds. Likely helped stifen it a lot. The polycarbonate panels were “lighter” than i expected. I will probably build a wood frame structure over it with heavier polycarbonate panels to ensure it stands up to our snow loads.

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Michelle
Fantastic Product

My greenhouse is now 6+years old and it's still going strong. Built raised beds along sides and back, will install an exhaust fan in back wall as it gets really hot even with doors and windows open. It's worth the money....no regrets. Tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, flowers, peppers and melons housed in this beauty.

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Vee
Amazing Greenhouse!

I took my time shopping greenhouses, and the essence 10x12 really seems to be great value. It checks off all the boxes of what you need from a greenhouse. I've had it a few months now and am very happy with my purchase.

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Kathleen

Greenhouse came in a timely manner and was in excellent condition. I love the Greenhouse and am already planning springs seedlings.

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Raed

Not sturdy. Broke apart at 30km/h winds even though it claims to be rated for 100km/h. This happened less than a year after installation and when the manufacturer was contacted they refused to refund, offering to send me replacement parts. I counted over 30 broken parts then gave up on my request as I would not want to just have it break the next year. I will also add that it arrived missing one panel and I had to contact them to get the panel shipped. I would not recommend this product to anyone

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Louis Martel
Outstanding Build

Since I installed my 8 X 12 greenhouse, in May 2023, I immediately planted cucumbers and tomatoes plants inside the greenhouse and now, July 2023 harvesting cucumbers and tomatoes like crazy. I have been canning all of it and also, eat some. When you walk in the greenhouse you can smell the Amazon Jungle, moisture and nature. Should had bought this a long time ago. I strongly suggest to all to buy, especially if you are enjoying gardening. If ever, you want to see some pictures, contact me and I will be happy to share some of my pictures.

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John Shefer
Solid Construction

This was a very nice looking greenhouse. It was not too hard to assemble. It was a perfect size and functionality for my purposes.

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Stephen Nishio
Sturdy and Reliable

We bought a 8X12 Essence and put the greenhouse together in April 2021. Avi was a rock star, answering my endless questions and helping us settle on the Essence. We are REALLY happy with the greenhouse.

Some advice:
1. Lay everything out, to make sure you have the right stuff and to familiarize yourself with the myriad of parts.
2. Build a good foundation. Timbers, blocks, gravel, whatever materials you choose, make a solid and level base with good drainage.
3. If you can, raise the entire greenhouse. It will feel much larger because the sloped roof is higher, meaning you can stand closer to the walls. I raised ours 12" and the difference is huge. I added small panels on the bottoms of the doors to make up the extra height.
4. Read the directions twice before you start and then again as you are building. The directions are sometimes a bit sketchy to follow but it gets easier as you go along.
5. You really need two people to do most of the work so find a GOOD helper i.e a friend, sibling, nephew etc. Putting this greenhouse together with your wife is taking your life in your hands and you may be sleeping in it when you're finished.
6. Apologize to your wife again. I'm sorry I said what I did when we were putting the roof on. I love you. Your hair looks great. I'll get you those heritage tomato seeds.
7. Put a couple of chairs in the greenhouse and have a glass of wine while it is sunny and still cold outside. You'll feel like you are retired if you're not already.

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Candice
Great Investment

I don't often write reviews, but I was so impressed by the customer support. When I first got my greenhouse I had many questions on how to put it together. There customer support Avi was very patient and helpful explaining to me everything I needed to know. The customer support made all the difference. Since it's been up I've been loving my essence greenhouse. Thanks! - C

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Ismet
Fantastic Product

Hi,

I purchased my first Greenhouse-Essence- 8x12, in Nov, 2020.

I waited for the weather to worm up before installing.
It takes me a lot of time to put together and now I`m very happy with the final product.

I am not disappointed with my purchase and I will be recommending your products to everyone.

The service and your help are excellent.

Thank you.

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Deven T
Outstanding Build

When the parts first showed up I couldn't envision how it would all come together. Once it was assembled, I couldn't be more pleased! The greenhouse is incredibly stable, has so much space, and really is a gardeners dream. Because of the size, I have easily moved plants in and out as the weather requires, and my family has been thrilled with all of the fresh produce grown this year.

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Scott
Best Greenhouse Yet

I couldn't believe it's as nice as it is when I first got the box. The pieces don't seem like much, but once it's all put together it's great. Some of the pictures could have been more clear when building but I managed to get it standing. Very happy with the final product.

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Adrian
High-Quality Kit

I waited for the weather to warm up before installing, and started with a level base. I followed the instructions step by step (some were more confusing than others) but managed to put it all together. Take your time installing because it's well worth it when you do it right.

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Katie
Exceeded Expectations

My biggest advice is be patient when building. It takes a lot of time to put together and there are a lot of partds. Make sure you build on a level ground. If you follow everything properly you should be happy with the results.

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Roy
Sturdy and Reliable

happy with the size n space. looks good on the outside n functional on the inside. good quality also

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Adam
Best Greenhouse Yet

Hi Diane

I would just like to thank you for the ease of shopping for our Essence Greenhouse.

We absolutely love the model that you suggest and the Essence Prestige Package that we choose with the side louvre is gorgeous.
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