"Tom Summerlin" wrote in message
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'Jeff Layman[_2_ Wrote:
;969126']On 19/09/2012 10:19, Tom Summerlin wrote:-
Hello all, I was just looking for some advice on the idea of plastic
greenhouse panels. I feel like I'm replacing the glass in my
greenhouse
all-too often and it's starting to become a bit of 'Trigger's Broom'.
Either through accident or blustery weather the panels get cracked or
broken almost every year, and I'm starting to think about tidying
things
up before the winter really sets in.

There's a lot of talk about using plastic, does anyone on here have
any
success stories to share?-

Why not use toughened glass panels?

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Jeff

Thanks all!

I think I'm set on polycarbonate because of the advantage of low price
over toughened glass, though twin wall polycarbonate is a consideration
because of the insulation aspect.

I'm considering twin wall for the roof and clear polycarbonate sheeting
for the sides and door, using bubble wrap or something for additional
insulation. What do you think?

--
Tom Summerlin

UV stabilized bubble wrap is not as cheap as ordinary sorts so it may turn
out to be a similar out lay over as little as two seasons I would go for
twin wall sides and not do the bubble wrap, my small greenhouse are all
bubble wrapped and its not quick or easy to do and if there are already
plants in the greenhouse life gets even trickier!


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Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall
Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella
and Lapageria rosea cvs
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk