Choosing and Comparing Greenhouse Panels

The material used for the construction of greenhouse is a very significant factor in terms of heat transfer and heat retains, durability, and the cost. Maintaining the temperature and warm environment in the greenhouse throughout the year is not silly as you think. The construction of panel is most important factor to achieve the required environment.

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The panels are made of glass, PVC, fiberglass, and polycarbonate are a few of the common and most popular materials today. You have to consider many factors while selecting the panels. It should transmit the light energy to inside the greenhouse for the growth of the plant. The material should be weatherproof and strong to withstand the natural calamities. Easy installation, heat-retaining capability, durability, economical and light in weight.

Plastic panels are commonly used in commercial large scale greenhouses, however it is not durable and requires frequent replacing.Glass can be a good choice for paneling due to its very pleasing appearance, easy and reasonable maintenance. Glass permits large amounts of light rays than all other paneling materials. The main disadvantage of glass material is that it will break easily.

The glass material is heavy and foundation of greenhouse must be stronger to withstand the heavy glass. The drawback of using glass for paneling is that glass is a breakable material, initially very expensive to construct, needs a very strong framing and foundation to support heaviness.

Polycarbonate, is not attractive as glass, even then it is durable and weather proof. However, sunlight that passes through this material is slightly less concentrated ultra violet rays and plants will not be affected by the ultra violet radiation. For retaining heat, double or even triple polycarbonate paneling sheets can provide excellently.

Fiberglass is a strong, lightweight, and essential hail-proof paneling material. However, you should use good quality fiberglass because the poor grades can discolor as well as reducing the penetration of light rays. Tedlar-coated quality of fiberglass is more durable up to 20 years. The resin coating that the glass fibers have ultimately will wear off and cause for the dirt and dust deposit on the fibers. So it is necessary to provide a new resin coating, after about 15 years.

Double-layered rigid plastic paneling sheets of polycarbonate and acrylic are available, which is heat-saving and long-life, covers. The acrylic paneling is a long lasting, does not discolor; however, the polycarbonate generally turns yellow faster, yet typically is shielded by a "UV-inhibitor" covering on the surface that is exposed to sun and rain. Both paneling do carry warranties on light transmission characteristics for up to10 years. Both are ideal for curved surfaces, especially the polycarbonate is the most bendable paneling material

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