Moruga Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hi All, I'm looking into getting a greenhouse and have found that polycarbonate is a great deal cheaper than glass. My only concerns are what effect it has on sarracenia, and does it fade to a less clear state,causing it to allow less light. Would I be better off going traditional and having glass? Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropfrog Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Lucky you! In my country the polycarbonate are more expensive than glass. I use polycarbonate anyway. It is far superior in my climate because it hold the heat of the day longer into the night. The greenhouse is built primarily for food in summer and for overwintering less hardy plants in winter. My sarracenias is still seedlings and I dont have anything to compare yet. But I am quite sure it is beneficial to them. Br Magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moruga Posted November 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thank you. I'll do a bit more research, I'm lucky enough to have some time before committing. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 If it is just for Sarracenia I'd go for glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moruga Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Thanks. I was leaning towards glass. Need to save a few extra quid now. I'm sure its the right way to go though. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'm also looking for a mini greenhouse for my sarracenias and am considering the same as you. I believe that glass would let more light through but the polycarbonate would filter light and keep it cooler on hot, summer days. I could be wrong though. Which shops have you been looking at for your greenhouse? These are the two I'm considering as I don't have a lot of space. https://www.twowests.co.uk/collections/mini-greenhouses/products/access-growhouse?variant=32276914470963 https://www.summergardenbuildings.co.uk/products/greenhouses/summer-greenhouse-30601385.html?rc=00101&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv6Gb6djk7QIVVeDtCh15gAM3EAQYBiABEgKtevD_BwE As you've said, the price difference is quite noticeable in the UK. Don't suppose anyone could offer any opinions in which they think would be best? Sorry, don't mean to hijack your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Reolon Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 the best thing in my mind : glass for the wall, polycarbonat for the roof (be carefull with hail in some county or region) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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