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shadehouse

 

Solid timber shadehouses — designed for strength, flexibility, and NZ conditions

 

Our original timber shadehouse is a durable, adaptable growing structure suited to a wide range of plants and uses. Commonly used for post-propagation and plant hardening, shadehouses can also, in mild climates, serve as an effective alternative to a traditional greenhouse.

 

We offer custom shadehouses and hybrid shadehouse/greenhouse designs, combining shadecloth with polycarbonate roofing to extend the growing season and improve weather protection where needed.

 

These structures are ideal for schools, marae, community gardens, and shared growing projects, where robustness, safety, and versatility matter. Whether you’re growing vegetables, native or forest species, or running mixed planting systems, our shadehouses provide a strong, practical solution built to last.

shadehouse

 

Solid timber shadehouses — designed for strength, flexibility, and NZ conditions

 

Our original timber shadehouse is a durable, adaptable growing structure suited to a wide range of plants and uses. Commonly used for post-propagation and plant hardening, shadehouses can also, in mild climates, serve as an effective alternative to a traditional greenhouse.

 

We offer custom shadehouses and hybrid shadehouse/greenhouse designs, combining shadecloth with polycarbonate roofing to extend the growing season and improve weather protection where needed.

 

These structures are ideal for schools, marae, community gardens, and shared growing projects, where robustness, safety, and versatility matter. Whether you’re growing vegetables, native or forest species, or running mixed planting systems, our shadehouses provide a strong, practical solution built to last.

Also available with a perspex roof to act as a hybrid Greenhouse/Shadehouse

shadehouse

 

Solid timber shadehouses — designed for strength, flexibility, and NZ conditions

 

Our original timber shadehouse is a durable, adaptable growing structure suited to a wide range of plants and uses. Commonly used for post-propagation and plant hardening, shadehouses can also, in mild climates, serve as an effective alternative to a traditional greenhouse.

 

We offer custom shadehouses and hybrid shadehouse/greenhouse designs, combining shadecloth with polycarbonate roofing to extend the growing season and improve weather protection where needed.

 

These structures are ideal for schools, marae, community gardens, and shared growing projects, where robustness, safety, and versatility matter. Whether you’re growing vegetables, native or forest species, or running mixed planting systems, our shadehouses provide a strong, practical solution built to last.

The Shadehouse

2.4m or 3.6m wide Models Available | Kitset (DIY) or Full Installation

STARTING FROM $2,950 for a 2.4m x 2.3m model

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STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES:

NZ-wide delivery available
Designed and built in New Zealand using quality materials suited to real NZ conditions.

Solid timber greenhouse structure
• Strong timber framing designed for long-term outdoor use
• Built to handle wind, weather and everyday use
• Proven, no-nonsense design focused on reliability
• Range of sizes available

Shadecloth
• Medium shadecloth (45–50%) in Green/Black
• 10-year UV pro-rata warranty

Optional cladding & hybrid upgrades:
• Tinted polycarbonate roofing for partial or full weather protection
• Polycarbonate wall sections or enclosed end walls
• Hybrid shadehouse/greenhouse configurations available
• Fully custom layouts – one end, one side, or full enclosure possible

Ventilation & access
• Single timber door for easy access, or doors at both ends

Finish options
• Optional Stain to suit your garden and home
• Standard stains: Black Bean, Cedar, Rustic Oak, Teak, Charcoal
• Custom colours available

Optional Extra Features
• Garden Beds
• Potting Bench
• Floor Kit
• Shelving
• Extra High Wind Bracing Kit
• Automated Roof Vent / Solar Fan
• Miniflo Gutter System
• Stainless Fixing for Coastal Areas

Hardware & fixings
• All fixtures galvanised or stainless steel

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Quotes are free and obligation-free — we’ll help you figure out what suits your site.

BUILT ON A PROVEN DESIGN

The structure focuses on strength, simplicity and long-term reliability – without unnecessary extras.

*Additional Delivery Surcharge for South Island Orders

  • Fantastic shadehouse, looks really sturdy and cant wait to get more plants into it once the floor is completed.

    Kirsten

  • We are really impressed with the Shadehouse and how solid it is! The shade house looks amazing and we are really loving the space to work with plants, especially our natives.

    Tracey, Principal of Tirohanga School

KITSET pricing

delivered to your local Mainfreight Depot

2.4m Wide Model

  • x 2.3m long = $3290
  • x 3.1m long = $3590
  • x 3.8m long = $3890
  • x 4.6m long = $4090
  • x 5.3m long = $4390
  • x 6m long = $4690

3.6m Wide Model

  • x 2.3m long = $3690
  • x 3.1m long = $3990
  • x 3.8m long = $4390
  • x 4.6m long = $4790
  • x 5.3m long = $5390
  • x 6m long = $5790

Optional Extras:

+ Paint or Stain –  From $400
+ Garden Beds –  From $160 each
+ Perspex Roof – From $140
+ Extra High Wind Bracing – From $120
+ Potting Bench $90
+ All Stainless Fixings (Coastal) $50
+ Extra door – $90

Note: Larger sizes also available, please enquire.

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Quotes are free and obligation-free — we’ll help you figure out what suits your site.

FULL INSTALL pricing

delivered and installed on your site

2.4m Wide Model

  • x 2.3m long = $4190
  • x 3.1m long = $4590
  • x 3.8m long = $4990
  • x 4.6m long = $5490
  • x 5.3m long = $6190
  • x 6m long = $6590

3.6m Wide Model

  • x 2.3m long = $4690
  • x 3.1m long = $5190
  • x 3.8m long = $5790
  • x 4.6m long = $6390
  • x 5.3m long = $7190
  • x 6m long = $7890

Optional Extras:

+ Paint or Stain –  From $400
+Garden Beds –  From $230 each
+ Perspex Roof – From $190
+ Extra High Wind Bracing – From $230
+ Potting Bench $114
+ All Stainless Fixings (Coastal) $50
+ Extra door – $90

Note: Larger sizes available. 

Get a Quote

Quotes are free and obligation-free — we’ll help you figure out what suits your site.

FIXED SPECIFICATIONS:
Bottom Plates  H4 Treated Pine
Shadecloth
Medium 45/50% GreenBlack, with 10 year UV pro-rata warranty
Framing & Joinery Rough Sawn H3 Treated Pine, 75x50mm Framing, 100/150×50 Rafters, Dressed 45×45 Joinery. Macrocarpa may be available, please enquire
Fixings  All Galvanised or Stainless Steel
Height Front 2.1m. Back 2.4m
Width 2.4m or 3.6m
Bracing Strip Bracing Roof and Longer Walls (over 2.3m).
Bowmac Angle Brackets to secure roofing
Anchoring Standard : 500mm Star Pickets fixed to Bearers 
Extra Bracing: includes 1 or 2 @ 800mm
CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS:
Length 2.3m, 3.1m, 3.8m, 4.6m, 6m, 7.5m, 9m
Basic Potting Bench Rails: H3 Treated Pine. Benchtop: Macrocarpa. Removable
Heavy Duty Potting Bench Rails: 3×2, Benchtop: 150×40 Timber Slats. H3 Treated Pine or Macrocarpa.
Garden Beds 300mm/450mm/600mm High.
H4 Treated Pine, can be Painted or Stained. Lined with Polythene.
Door Either end, or Doors both ends.

Request More Information or a Callback

 

Ready to learn more? Simply fill out our information request form and a member of our team will be in touch!

Why buy a Shadehouse?

For growing shade loving plants

 

The shade cloth helps create a cooling breeze, protecting your plants’ leaves from intense sun and aiding in moisture retention in the surrounding soil.

Versatility

 

Whether you are nurturing orchids, starting vegetable seedlings, or growing sensitive ferns, a shadehouse can be adapted to suit a wide variety of plants. Its flexibility makes it an ideal choice for gardeners who have diverse interests.

Full Installation Available

 

Thats right, you don’t have to try to put these up yourself or organising someone to do it for you, happy days! Reasonably easy access and a level site is required. Available to most regions, check out our Installers locations here.

You can choose Macrocarpa Timber

 

Macrocarpa is one of the most naturally durable softwoods grown in NZ, and is resistant to insect and borer attack. It contains natural oils that give it the same treatment ratio as H3.2. Macrocarpa will weather to a beautiful soft silver grey.

Please note that Macrocapra isn’t always available, please enquire

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