Glazing Used in Greenhouses Explained

Glazing Used in Greenhouses explained

Horticultural Glass comes as standard in the Elite Greenhouse Range. 3mm thick overlapping sheets are used. It is a bit thicker than standard glass and generally less optically clear. Manufactured from the rolled glass process; a continuous stream of molten glass is poured between rollers that are water cooled. It is a cheap method of manufacturing glass. The resulting glass has imperfections and is generally less optically clear than standard float glass or flat glass used in window panes.

The main disadvantage that it breaks into large jagged pieces when broken and the glass sheets can over time collect green algae. Where Children are around especially when playing ball games, care should be taken to where the greenhouse should be placed to ensure it is sited in as safe a place as possible.

Upgrading to Toughened Glass on the elite greenhouse range is a safer option. In the event of breakage the glass granulates removing any danger of injury. Only Grade A Toughened Glass is used in Elite Greenhouses to standard EN12150.

Supplied mainly in full length glass sheets it provides a very neat finish to the greenhouse. When combined with bar capping the greenhouse will look very stylish indeed. The Toughened Glass option for the greenhouse removes overlapping glass where algae and moss can be a problem.

Top of the Range as regards to price is Polycarbonate. UVI treated 6mm thick and twin walled with silvered edges, like toughened glass it comes in full sheets and is a great option for a greenhouse where children and pets are concerned. It maintains temperature marginally better than toughened glass and is opaque (cloudy) in appearance.

A disadvantage with Polycarbonate is that there is a danger of the panes blowing out of the greenhouse frame in stormy weather, especially where the greenhouse is exposed to high winds.

Elite Greenhouses though would opt for the toughened glass option as the preferred choice for a greenhouse. Toughened glass offers safety, stylish greenhouse appearance and is more cost effective than polycarbonate.

No matter what you decide on an Elite Greenhouse will offer you a fantastic greenhouse experience.