When building a greenhouse, you need to have greenhouse plastic unless you’re building a permanent structure with solid-sheet panels of glass, acrylic, or polyethylene plastic. So what should you use? How do you figure out how much you need, and what’s the best greenhouse plastic for your needs?
Today we’ll dive into the world of greenhouse plastic, both greenhouse film and semi-rigid or rigid, and discover some of the options available to you. There’s a lot out there to choose from!
This 6mil greenhouse plastic film has been treated to reduce infrared and ultraviolet sunlight. At 6 mil thickness, it’s certainly sturdy enough to hold up to the weather. It’s mostly clear to offer good light transmission to the plants underneath, while providing good diffused light.
The manufacturer says that it will last about four years, and can last longer if regularly cleaned. They offer a limited warranty, but warn that the warranty will be voided if you use it against bare PVC. Be sure to put something between the greenhouse plastic and the pipes! All in all, this is a great solution for most gardeners to choose, and should hold up to the task well.
