Today we continue our discussion on various types of greenhouse covering materials available on the market today, and see if we can make a determination about the best materials for various uses. We examine polycarbonate, polyethylene, glass, fiberglass and more.
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Listen in as Shane and Buddy discuss the many options available for greenhouse covering materials. Find out which material has the best insulation value, and which materials are easiest to work with.
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Typical (R) Values for Greenhouse Covering |
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| 3.5 mil polyethylene |
0.81 |
3.5 mm twinwall polycarbonate |
1.39 |
| 5-6 mil polyethylene |
0.87 |
5-6 mm twinwall polycarbonate |
1.48 |
| 6 mil poly double layer (inflated) |
1.43 |
8 mm twinwall polycarbonate |
1.55 |
| 11 mil woven polyethylene |
0.92 |
10mm twinwall polycarbonate |
1.89 |
| 3 mm glass (single layer) |
0.93 |
16 mm 5 wall polycarbonate |
3.03 |
| Two layers of glass (insulated) |
2.00 |
Fiberglass or polycarbonate (single layer) |
0.83 |
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“R value” measures the effectiveness of thermal insulation. Larger numbers are better. |
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In this episode, SHane and Buddy talk about heating options for greenhouses:
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In this episode of the Greenhouse Gardener Podcast, Shane and Buddy talk about preparing the spot on which your greenhouse will be set up. We discuss proper draining options, floor coverings, and picking the best spot for your greenhouse.
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There are a lot of things to consider when buying a greenhouse: how big, what part of the country are you in, what kind of gardening will you be doing? These and more questions and considerations are the topic of this week’s show.
Be sure to catch next week’s episode as well, as we finish up the conversation then. Enjoy!
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All across the world, the ideas and ideology behind greenhouse gardening are catching on, and growing fast! In this episode we talk about the top 5 reasons people are gardening in greenhouses, and why everyone should think about doing it. If you have thought about getting into greenhouse gardening, you should really take a listen to this episode.
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