A Glass Greenhouse or A Plastic Greenhouse

Greenhouses are perfect garden furniture for horticulturists as they allow them to make the most of the seasons, experiment with growing more exotic plants and grow more tender vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes for many years. In the current market, there is a range of different glazing options for greenhouses and they all have advantages and disadvantages when compared.

In most cases, gardeners who greatly value the aesthetics of their garden tend to go for glass greenhouses as it gives the ‘traditional’ look. In addition, glass is clear so it lets in a lot more direct light. Polycarbonate plastic distorts the light that it lets in, which is called diffuse light. Plants actually do better with diffuse light since direct light can scorch or overheat them. Diffuse light is able to reach all around the plants so that they are lit evenly instead of the majority of light going to the top portion. In this situation, plants tend to grow faster. However, one negative of glass is durability. If your greenhouse is in the flight path of any birds or footballs, you could find yourself replacing the panes regularly. Glass is very fragile as a material and can become damaged off a small bump.

In recent years, plastic greenhouses have become increasingly popular and look set to overtake glass as the main material used for covering greenhouses. One of the obvious benefits of plastic greenhouse is that plastic greenhouses come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. Some retailers even provide modular designs, which can be extended or reduced depending on exactly what you’re after. Given the high number of offers available today, finding a suitably plastic-covered greenhouse that will meet specific demands for quality and size isn’t that difficult. A modular design will enable you to fit such a structure anywhere in your garden, regardless of how big or small it is. And another significant advantage is that you can install plastic greenhouses more quickly. If you want a quick and simple assembly, that you can do yourself it, a small greenhouse would generally only take a day to do. A similar-sized glass greenhouse would require much more time and effort, with some greenhouses needing professional assembly.

Dong Peng Bo Da Steel Pipe Group is a famous steel pipe manufacturer in China. We are committed to producing various types of steel products for your choice in your greenhouse project in future. Our products are all designed for the fast and easy installation in applicaitons. Contact us if you have any need in your project.