Annealed glass can be dangerous for greenhouse applications.
Glass roof for greenhouse.
At eplastics we carry a wide range of plastic sheets designed for greenhouse roofing and siding including.
Many growers that build a new greenhouse decide to incorporate diffused glass.
Call a greenhouse megastore sales representative toll free at 1 888 281 9337 if you would like to order polycarbonate instead of glass for your traditional greenhouse.
Today all of the glass we use in our greenhouses is tempered glass giving you added safety and strength.
For the same price we can provide 6mm polycarbonate on roof or on the entire greenhouse.
When it comes to greenhouse designs the most expensive but the highest quality is one that is built of glass.
Each completed greenhouses is the end result of a careful process taking into account glass specification heating ventilation cooling airflow and location on the property.
Tempered glass is four to six times more shatter resistant than annealed glass and when it breaks it breaks into small square pieces making it unlikely to cause injury.
With a glass greenhouse you can see clearly what is inside or outside of your greenhouse.
It is also known as annealed glass.
Why glass is considered the best.
Tempered glass which can be up to five times as thick as regular glass poses the least risk of cracking or shattering.
Traditional greenhouses come standard with tempered glass covering.
Glass is heavy and could be the toughest material to install in a greenhouse.
Greenhouses with diffused glass have been a trend for the last couple of years especially in the cultivation of vegetables.
Glass can be made diffuse in two ways.
Chemical etching or by structure rolling.
Horticultural is a standard glass of 3mm thickness.
Therefore it is the cheapest glass option.
In addition laminated glass can block up to 99 percent of incoming uv radiation making your greenhouse safer for seedlings.
Basically it is the lowest type of glass which can be used for a greenhouse.
Laminated glass is an excellent choice for greenhouse roofs many people choose to use it for walls as well and the only major drawback to this is the additional cost over other glasses.
Our acadian glass greenhouses offer several options including a victorian ridge decoration and 3 different styles of roofs.
Glass is often the best choice for permanent greenhouses solariums or sunrooms.
When it breaks annealed glass shatters into long sharp shards which may cause injury.
One of the important materials a greenhouse needs to have is one that can transmit light to its walls and roofs.