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06/27/10, 04:29 PM
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I was at Lowe's today and saw that they are carrying the Poly panels for boarding up windows in an event of a hurricane. The brand name through Lowe's is Hurriguard (tm)
Besides the usefulness of the product for hurricanes, I thought about using this stuff for a small greenhouse walls. I know I've seen ads for greenhouses for sale using a product like this, but how do I know if any of these products are going to let enough of the right light through?
I looked on this product for some kind of spec / tech data, but didn't see anything about how much / little light was going to pass through. I'm sure clear glass is the first choice, but what if you want or need protection from hail or storms?
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06/27/10, 06:44 PM
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Find yourself:
The Solar Greenhouse Book by James C. McCullagh
Don't get put off by the word "solar". It has all the technical, design and construction information you need for any kind of greenhouse including answers to your question about solar transmission.
I took a class at NAU by a friend of his - overwhelming amount of information!
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06/27/10, 06:46 PM
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The website says it's Miami/Dade approved.
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06/27/10, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SirDude
I was at Lowe's today and saw that they are carrying the Poly panels for boarding up windows in an event of a hurricane. The brand name through Lowe's is Hurriguard (tm)
Besides the usefulness of the product for hurricanes, I thought about using this stuff for a small greenhouse walls. I know I've seen ads for greenhouses for sale using a product like this, but how do I know if any of these products are going to let enough of the right light through?
I looked on this product for some kind of spec / tech data, but didn't see anything about how much / little light was going to pass through. I'm sure clear glass is the first choice, but what if you want or need protection from hail or storms? |
Dude:
Don't over think a green house. You can build a huge one (like mine12X24) for $400 and dont have to worry about wind or hail.
Clear glass is not the first choice for a greenhouse. You will smoke your plants the first day you forget to put the shadecloth up. You need a covering that diffuses the light. UV inhibited greenhouse plastic works well..Lots of folks use it.
http://s961.photobucket.com/albums/a...ouse018.jpg%26
http://s961.photobucket.com/albums/a...ouse022.jpg%26
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06/27/10, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO
The website says it's Miami/Dade approved.
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Yes, the website / Lowe's video says it's FL and TX approved. It's some pretty cool stuff when it comes to hurricane protection. Light enough for most elderly people to lift, but strong, lets in sunlight, not like plywood, etc. And all for $12 /sheet! The last time I boarded up, I paid $17 - $23 / sheet for plywood.
Wolf Mom, thanks, I'll check out the book. One more book to read! LOL
Just Cliff, thanks, I wasn't sure what the best product was, and wasn't too happy with the thought of using Glass in some states. I see what one medium size hail storm can do to a house, roof, car, etc. so I was not in a hurry to use Glass. But didn't want to block out the light that a plant would need by using the wrong product.
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06/28/10, 07:27 AM
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$12 as sheet is a Great price! I'll check and see if it's that price here.
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06/28/10, 07:53 AM
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There was a thread on here awhile back which indicated the Lowe's panels deteriorate very rapidly. There are several really wonderful threads about inexpensive greenhouses from kits. One was about pros and cons of a Northern Tools kit. It had a great series of photos and descriptions of what Lorie Christy did to build hers better! I think I recall a farmtek kit thread, too. I concluded from reading these that the kits, with extra bracing, cost less and are better than designing and building your own especially with the short life Lowe's panels. Now, this was the roof panels made by duraguard I think. Perhaps the hurricane panels are different or better?
But get your land, Dude! By then maybe there will be a whole new very best product!! Not made from oil.....
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06/28/10, 09:21 AM
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my greenhouse is made of double wall polycarbonite corrugated panels..and it works fine..i have used plexiglass panels for my front porch and am enclosing my back porch with a comb of recycled glass and plexiglass.
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06/28/10, 09:46 AM
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I am guessing here, but I think these are intended for temporary use. Panels that are intended for permanant use would be treated to hold up to extended UV exposure.
This product from the link I provided mentions what I am talking about.
It can withstand hailstorms, snowfall and high variations in temperature. Verolite Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheet is supplied with a UV (ultra-violet) protected surface on one side giving it excellent durability to weathering. It makes almost no contribution to the growth of fire through flame spread.
http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/P...info/CPC-CL10/
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06/28/10, 11:05 AM
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....I think these are intended for temporary use. Panels that are intended for permanant use would be treated to hold up to extended UV exposure.
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Do believe the panels at Lowe's say the same thing, "treated with a UV protection on one side" But from my experience, anything plastic that is left out in the sunlight will yellow and break-down.
And the fact that they are marketed for Hurricane protection makes me wonder if they are not the same product as some of the other Dbl-walled Poly panels I have seen for sale. That's why I was hoping to learn how to compare apples to apples.
Navotifarm, yes, I agree with both your statements...I'm working on getting the land. LOL But since that is going to take a little time, I figured I would do a little research. And the second yes, is I also agree that it would be nice to find something that isn't made from oil these days. Even more since this oil mess in the Gulf, I'm tired of hearing about "oil" in general.
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06/28/10, 02:35 PM
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VERY nice hoop house!
Not trying to hijack the thread, but where did you get the louvers?
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06/28/10, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by hippygirl
Not trying to hijack the thread, but where did you get the louvers?
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Sure, just butt right in and take it over! :smiley-laughing013:
J/J'ing, I didn't even notice them, I was looking at the hoop design, and the nice shelving units. So glad to mentioned it.
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06/28/10, 07:11 PM
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VERY nice hoop house!
Not trying to hijack the thread, but where did you get the louvers?
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Thanks! Very easy to build and cheap if you try hard enough.
the windows are crank out windows from an old camper. I finished uploading all the pics that I have of it if you want to see how it was constructed.
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07/01/10, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SirDude
Sure, just butt right in and take it over! :smiley-laughing013:
J/J'ing, I didn't even notice them, I was looking at the hoop design, and the nice shelving units. So glad to mentioned it.
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07/01/10, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Just Cliff
Thanks! Very easy to build and cheap if you try hard enough.
the windows are crank out windows from an old camper. I finished uploading all the pics that I have of it if you want to see how it was constructed.
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Just so you know, I just copied some of the greenhouse pics over to my album for future reference. 
I like the way you've attached the PVC to the base and how you've framed out the ends.
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07/01/10, 07:30 PM
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Let me know if you need any real specifics.
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