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YourGreenhouses Polycarbonate Greenhouse 10x13 review

9.1/10ExcellentUpdated November 12, 2026 by Megan Hollis

128 sq ft under 6 mm panels and a steel arch rated for 32 psf of snow, for $2,765.

128 sq ft6 mm polycarbonateSnow: 32 lb/ft²Wind: 65 mph
$2,765at YourGreenhouses, checked November 12, 2026

At a glance: size, peak height, warranty

9.84' x 13'6'7" peak10-yr frame, 5-yr panels

Free US shipping; pre-orders are built in batches in Europe and delivered from mid-January, in-stock units sooner at a higher price (YourGreenhouses).

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Review

Our review

Verdict

YourGreenhouses Polycarbonate: excellent, 9.1/10

This is the value pick of the serious kits: 128 sq ft for $2,765 (pre-order, November 12, 2026), so about $21.60 per square foot, on a 3.07 in galvanized steel arch rated for 32 psf of snow and 65 mph of wind. It is also modular, so you can add 6.5 ft sections later. The catch is the low 6 ft 7 in peak, plus the pre-order wait, extra-cost roof vents and no base in the box.

Buy it if

  • You want a big growing floor without a $4,000 bill
  • You get snow and want a steel frame
  • You might want to extend it next year

Skip it if

  • You are well over six feet tall
  • You want the kit before winter is out

A lot of floor for the money

At 9.84 by 13 ft, this tunnel covers 128 sq ft. That is room for two long raised beds and a path, or a propagation bench plus a summer crop of tomatoes and peppers. At $2,765 for the 13 ft length on November 12, 2026, it works out at about $21.60 per square foot, the best ratio among the three steel tunnels on our list rated for 30 psf of snow or more. YourGreenhouses calls it the "World's Most Popular" polycarbonate greenhouse; the name is theirs, the numbers above are what we checked.

The modular design is the quiet bonus. YourGreenhouses sells the tunnel in 6.5 ft steps, so you can start at 13 ft and add a section once you have filled it (you will).

Built for winter weather

The arch is 3.07 in heavy-duty galvanized steel, rated by the brand for 32 psf of snow (about 3 ft) and 65 mph of wind. The panels are 1/4 in (about 6 mm) double-wall polycarbonate with 99% UV blocked, and YourGreenhouses rates them from -4°F to 104°F. For a northern backyard, that is a combination you usually only see in much pricier kits.

The headroom question

Here is the trade-off. A wide, round arch keeps the structure strong and the price down, but it peaks at 78.7 in, 6 ft 7 in, and comes down low at the sides. Most people stand comfortably in the center path; anyone tall will be ducking near the beds. If headroom matters, the Arrow from the same brand gives 8 ft at the peak for $45 more, on a narrower footprint.

What to budget on top

Ventilation is a front door and one back window, so add at least one roof vent ($95 each) if you get hot summers. No base is listed in the kit contents. And the $2,765 price is a pre-order with delivery estimated mid-January to March; an in-stock unit at the same length was $3,072.21. US shipping is free, and the warranty is 10 years on the frame and five on the panels, with a $260 lifetime add-on.

The good and the catch

What we like, and what to know

  • 128 sq ft of floor for $2,765, about $21.60 per square foot
  • Steel arch rated for 32 psf of snow and 65 mph of wind
  • Modular: extends later in 6.5 ft sections
  • 6 mm double-wall polycarbonate, rated by the brand from -4°F to 104°F
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

The catch: The peak is only 78.7 in (6 ft 7 in), so tall gardeners duck near the sides. The $2,765 price is a pre-order delivered from mid-January, roof vents are $95 each and no base is listed.

Specs

YourGreenhouses Polycarbonate specifications

Price$2,765 at YourGreenhouses, checked November 12, 2026
Footprint9.84' x 13' · 128 sq ft
Price per square foot$21.60/sq ft
Panels1/4 in (about 6 mm) double-wall polycarbonate, 99% UV blocked
LightDiffused light; 99% UV blocked (YourGreenhouses)
Frame3.07 in heavy-duty galvanized steel frame, arched
Peak height6'7" (78.7 in)
Eave (wall) heightNot stated
DoorOne front door and one back window
Snow load32 psf, about 3 ft of snow (YourGreenhouses)
Wind rating65 mph (YourGreenhouses)
VentilationOne back window; roof air vents are an option at $95 each
BaseNo base listed in the kit contents
GuttersNot listed
Warranty10-year limited warranty on the steel frame, 5 years on the polycarbonate panels, 30-day money-back guarantee; a lifetime warranty add-on costs $260 (YourGreenhouses).
AssemblyTwo people over a weekend, per YourGreenhouses; parts labeled, manual online.
DeliveryFree US shipping; pre-orders are built in batches in Europe and delivered from mid-January, in-stock units sooner at a higher price (YourGreenhouses).
Model / SKUWMP-FUL-0400X0300
How it scores

9.1/10, criterion by criterion

Each criterion is scored out of 10 from the published figure; anything not published scores 2. Full method.

Price per square foot (dated, US) (20%)7.2/10
Panels: insulation and thickness (20%)7.5/10
Published snow load (15%)9.2/10
Warranty (15%)7.5/10
Published wind rating (10%)8.0/10
Headroom (peak height) (10%)5.7/10
Ventilation in the box (5%)6.0/10
Base or anchoring in the box (5%)Not published: 2.0/10
Price

Price and where to buy

$2,765 at YourGreenhouses on November 12, 2026 (YourGreenhouses product page (13 ft length, pre-order)). Pre-order price for the 13 ft length, delivery estimated mid-January to March; an in-stock unit at this length was listed at $3,072.21. Roof vents ($95 each) are extra.

Free US shipping; pre-orders are built in batches in Europe and delivered from mid-January, in-stock units sooner at a higher price (YourGreenhouses). 10-year limited warranty on the steel frame, 5 years on the polycarbonate panels, 30-day money-back guarantee; a lifetime warranty add-on costs $260 (YourGreenhouses).

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Where these figures come from

YourGreenhouses Polycarbonate: questions

How tall is the YourGreenhouses Polycarbonate greenhouse?
It peaks at 78.7 in, about 6 ft 7 in, at the center of the arch. The sides are lower, so plan benches or low crops along the walls.
Can I extend the YourGreenhouses Polycarbonate later?
Yes. YourGreenhouses sells it as a modular tunnel that extends in 6.5 ft sections.
Is it strong enough for snow?
YourGreenhouses rates it at 32 psf of snow, about 3 ft, and 65 mph of wind, on a 3.07 in galvanized steel arch. Clear heavy, wet snow off after big storms.
Is a pre-order worth the wait?
If you are planning for spring, yes: on November 12, 2026, the pre-order was $307 cheaper than an in-stock unit, with delivery estimated mid-January to March.
Prices you can date

Every price was read on November 12, 2026 on the maker's or dealer's own page.

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Eight criteria, the same for every kit. What isn't published scores low.

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