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karpes
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Posted: Thu 19 Apr, 2007 4:13 pm

What do you guys think of this product?
Karl

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Millet
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Posted: Thu 19 Apr, 2007 5:52 pm

I suppose it would be OK to use. The information says it has an ultraviolet treatment to protect it from the sun. To tell you the truth I have never heard of twin wall glazing made from polyethylene. My twin wall glazing, and all of the twin wall glazing that I have ever seen on greenhouses is made from polycarbonate. Solexx offers an eight year warranty, whereas most polycarbonate sheets offer 20 year, but you know what they say about warranties. Also, I have never heard of, nor have never seen twin walled glazing joined to each other by overlapping the sides or bottoms. Twin walled glazing is always attached to the greenhouse frame, and the panels are joined to each other by double U shaped aluminum framing. The framing comes twenty feet long, but most suppliers will cut to size. However, polyethylene should be a cheaper in price than polycarbonate, but would be no where near as strong. For a non commercial structure it might be OK, however, as I have never seen it used in the industry, I can't say for sure. - Millet
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karpes
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Posted: Wed 25 Apr, 2007 5:09 pm

Millet
I have been like a dog chasing its tail regarding greenhouse glazing. I keep looking at different materials and always return to air inflated double poly because of economy and insulation value.
Just one question. Does poly really last 4 years?
Thanks Karl
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