Which Acrylic Is Best for a Greenhouse?
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8mm Works Well
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Acrylic panels protect against inclement weather, including snow and hail. 8mm clear acrylic panels work well in a greenhouse. Almost all varieties of acrylic are "long lasting" and "do not discolor," reports the Growing Plants In A Greenhouse website. Specifically, 8mm clear acrylic, according to Greenhouse Megastore, offers "superior impact resistance, heat retention" and impressive "light transmission."
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16mm May Be Better
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16mm clear acrylic panels may even be a better buy. The concentrated durability and enhanced thickness of 16mm panels--because of their twinwall design--can offer additional energy savings. According to Gothic Arch Greenhouses, high concentrated acrylic is beneficial by providing "rapid growth, energy savings, higher yield and excellent quality."
Bottom Line
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Light transmission is a vital consideration when choosing greenhouse paneling. 16mm clear acrylic panels are best for a greenhouse. The 8mm sheets offer substantial protection and heat transmission, but 16mm acrylic, according to Greenhouse Megastore, offers a higher heat retention, resulting in ample energy savings. Other greenhouse paneling choices to consider are glass, fiberglass and/or polycarbonate.
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