Glass Greenhouse

glass greenhouse advantages

Common types

There are basically two types of glass used for planting in glass greenhouses. The top is covered with 5mm single-layer tempered glass. This type of glass will not form sharp fragments after being broken, and will become granular after breaking, so it is also relatively safe. There are also some users who choose diffuse reflective glass with higher light transmittance to meet the needs of planting. Hollow toughened glass is often used for the surrounding glass, and the commonly used specifications are 4+9+4, 5+6+5, 5+9+5, etc.

The other is the more economical glass for greenhouse gardening, but this type of glass has poor strength and weather resistance, and it shatters into larger and sharper shapes when broken, so it is not recommended. Focus on greenhouse engineering technology and serve

Before making a greenhouse, it is best to consider the needs first, choose the type of greenhouse according to your own budget, and then put it into action after you have an overall concept, such as what crops to plant, the planting method to use, and whether to use it for ornamental purposes or not. Speaking of tourism, or simply want to plant for a bite. Then decide which one to do.

Advantages and disadvantages of glass greenhouses

1.Transmittance

The most important job of some crops is to transmit light. Whether it is plastic or glass, single-layer glass generally has a light transmittance of more than 90%, and double-layer glass has a light transmittance of about 80%. So far there is not much difference between the two but other factors also play a role in light transmission such as the angular position of the greenhouse and the direction of the sun.

2. beautiful

As I stated in my introduction, the main reason for choosing glass is that it is more aesthetically pleasing than any polycarbonate greenhouse. For example, the greenhouse of Shanxi Botanical Garden is built in a spherical bird's nest style, which will be eye-catching in a modern agricultural park or a place where Internet celebrities check in. Favorably.

3.Durability - Maintenance

While both plastic and glass are strong materials, there is a difference between the two. Glass is generally a more durable material than plastic and will last longer without any signs of degradation. The higher the glass cost, the longer the greenhouse will last.

4.strength

The glass used in greenhouses is safety glass, which is almost as strong as polycarbonate glass in greenhouses. Don't worry about extreme weather such as violent storms or hail.

shortcoming

1. cost

The main reason why most new peasants do not choose glass is the cost. The biggest disadvantage of this type of greenhouse is that it is expensive, usually 2 to 3 times the cost of a plastic greenhouse.