I have this 6×8 greenhouse made of polycarbonate panels. The panels are breaking and this needs constant repair, especially after every storm.
I was thinking about having a wood frame built and then attach clear film that could be easily replaced when it breaks. The only greenhouses built near me use panels similar to what I'm already using so I'm hesitant to go that route.
Any suggestions, or are constant repairs expected for these?
I'm in SW Idaho.
by etherreal
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Are the panels physically cracking from sun stress and such? Or just blowing out?
What’s your weather and climate like? If you have high winds, lots of snow, actual seasons, etc, your greenhouse is going to be put under a lot of stress. If your wife actively uses her greenhouse I would highly suggest something a bit more high end. There are oodles of well made greenhouses available. I have a planta and it was very reasonably priced and great quality. There’s lots of plans put there too if you want to fully build one. Check out gardening groups/gardening centres in your area and ask people what they use. You’d be surprised at how many greenhouses you can’t see in your neighborhood.
New, undamaged polycarbonate is extremely tough… It is what bulletproof windows are made of (though obviously vastly thicker than greenhouse panels). It will endure far more than plastic sheets if properly mounted and secured.