coverings
Acrylic panel |
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Very translucent, lightweight, double- walled green house covering made to endure snow.
Advantages: Durable, high light transmission, and lasts very long; 20 years.
Disadvantages: Degrades over time, is easily scratched, expensive, low service temperatures, and high expansion/ contraction.
Advantages: Durable, high light transmission, and lasts very long; 20 years.
Disadvantages: Degrades over time, is easily scratched, expensive, low service temperatures, and high expansion/ contraction.
Polyethylene film
A thin, double layer plastic material.
Advantages: Inexpensive, easy to install, and readily available.
Disadvantages: Doesn't last long; 3-5 years, low service temperature, and high expansion/ contraction.
Advantages: Inexpensive, easy to install, and readily available.
Disadvantages: Doesn't last long; 3-5 years, low service temperature, and high expansion/ contraction.
Polycarbonate
Sturdy, hard insulated plastic
Advantages: High transmittance, high impact resistance, and lasts long; 10-15 years.
Disadvantages: Easily scratched, expensive, and has poor UV resistance and weather ability.
Advantages: High transmittance, high impact resistance, and lasts long; 10-15 years.
Disadvantages: Easily scratched, expensive, and has poor UV resistance and weather ability.
Solexx panel
Double walled, insulated white colored material. Solexx panels are white because they provides an even diffusion of light to accelerate plant growth.
Advantage: Energy saving.
Disadvantage: Doesn't last long.
Advantage: Energy saving.
Disadvantage: Doesn't last long.