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which greenhouse? Help very much appreciated.
"Phil Gurr" wrote in message ... "kerrygirl" wrote in message ... Hello, I hope someone can help me.I want to purchase a greenhouse for germinating flower seeds. I've done some research and have decided to go for polycarbonate. The thing is I live in the west of Ireland, the site is somewhat exposed, there is a small hedge at the west of it. I have seen greenhouses by different companies ( I don't know if I'm allowed to mention names here ) but some are priced in the 2000 euro range, another same size 750 euro. The difference is the thickness of the polycarbonate, 6mm/4mm. I need advice please. Which should I go for. Is there a difference in the thickness of the structure. Hi Kerrygirl For many years I lived on the west coast of Scotland and I think that our weather was very similar to yours. In a gale, things blow about and polycarbonate is far more resistant to things blowing into it than glass. Also remember that most greenhouses are designed for use in the London suburbs and would not last 5 minutes in one of your gales. Go for strength - and that does not always relate to price. If anyone near you has a greenhouse, go and talk to them and see what it is like. And remember (and everyone on the group will tell you this) get the biggest one you can afford - and then get one size bigger (:-)) Phil Northern Highlands of Scotland, 40 miles N. of Inverness ............................................. Phil sorry I have to disagree with you ......... """ In a gale, things blow about and polycarbonate is far more resistant to things blowing into it than glass """ The Poly greenhouse down the road to me has blown out twice 'at least' whereas ours, Ali and glass has been no trouble at all . Also, Poly doesn't give the 'right sort' of light. My daughter has a large 'Victorian' Style greenhouse , which used to supply the Manor House Hotel when she had it, but doesn't have the success my wife does in our 10 x 8 ;-) "Quantity? Yes, Quality? No" ........... but my wife does have well over 50 years of gardening experience ;-) Mike South East Coast of the Isle of Wight |
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