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The downside to corrugated glass is the cost. You'll pay a
little bit more for it. In this case, you will get what you pay
for. Corrugated glass is much more durable and will last much
longer.
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It doesn't ever need to be shaded. Hail stones will not
create any damage to the corrugated glass. Nor will it be
bothered by heavy snow. Corrugated glasss are also good because
you won't have to worry about termites chewing on your
greenhouse. Corrugated glasss will transfer up to 85% of the
sun's visible rays. Another downside to using corrugated glass
is you'll be a little more limited on what types of plants you
can grow in your greenhouse.
A corrugated glass greenhouse wouldn't be suitable for
plants that need a lot of direct sunlight. Plants such as
annuals, geraniums, cacti, etc…These greenhouses will do very
well for such plants as orchids, African violets, anthuriums,
Rex Begonias, ferns and similar plants which only need medium
to low light levels.
One problem for glass greenhouses is effective ventilation.
Most glass greenhouses have hinged sashes on the walls, instead
of on the roof. It's advisable that you put sliding panels for
ventilation on the gable ends. By doing this, you will allow
greater air flow and better ventilation.
One other thing to keep in mind about corrugated glass: As
it ages it becomes darker. When the corrugated glass is brand
new, it has a minor tint of rust to it. As mentioned, as it
gets older this tinting can become darker, which will cause
some of the light to be shut out.
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