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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

Glass might not work well here...first, because we usually get some 
wicked hail damage every year, and second, it would allow too much light 
and create a for real hot house.  But, now you have me thinking about 
using old patio sliding glass doors (tempered for safety).  I used them 
for the walls, so why not the roof?  I guess I would need 9 doors..hmm
I remember, years ago, Lee, our MIA moderator and friend, talked about 
greenhouse roofing here in the South.  I don't have the post anymore, 
but she made a good argument for a metal or conventional roof over 
translucent or transparent materials.

Bev

Wendy wrote:
> That's about right for Polycarbonate.  The cheap stuff you need to replace 
> every year to two.  The only greenhouse covering I know of that will last as 
> long as you is glass.  I had looked into greenhouse coverings a few years 
> ago and decided that any greenhouse I would put up would be glass.
>
> Wendy
>
> > We'll see..I paid $27/sheet for the Suntuf Polycarbonate that's up there
> > now, all cracked and brittle from UV damage.  If anyone is interested in
> > building a greenhouse, I don't recommend this stuff-it lasted only 5-6
> > years.
> >
> > Bev
>
>
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