standard Home-D plastic roll ?'s

[Bud-Boy]

Do the white plastic rolls (100x10) at any local hardware superstore block beneficial rays into the greenhouse?

I'd like privacy with my walls that it will give but for the roof, i need weather protection, not visual

 

[budsmen]

Yes ... this type of plastic is used in the horticultural Industry to over winter trees, shrubs etc. It keeps hoop houses at a steady cool temp by keeping it void of sunlight into the growing area thus avoiding heat fluctuations.

 

[Bud-Boy]

Hmm

I meant translucent not white, i've never actually seen white at the hardware store.

If I use hardware plastic rolls that are translucent, do I create sun deficiency besides it's 25% or so diffusion?

Like am I blocking vital UV's or color spectrum?

 

[budsmen]

you'll be fine, That type of plastic sheeting is either 4ml or 6ml thick... this type of plastic does not have uv blockers to keep the plastic from breaking down.....it'll last 1 to 2 yera maybe longer depending on weather conditions. I've used it greenhouses for many years..no problems.

 

[Bud-Boy]

I've used it before for later fall harvests, just wasn't sure if I was short changing myself.
Came out kinda fluffy but I'm assuming it was from the light levels available.

Just checking, I just need it temporarily this spring

Our sun out here eats that stuff up in months.

Craigs listing a carport frame to setup a G house
Should be plenty of them lying around, I see wrecked ones all the time...

 

[doublejj]

Regular 6mil sheeting

Regular 6mil sheeting

I'm using regular 6mil plastic sheeting from Home Depot, lasted about 1 year.

Check out my Costco greenhouse thread here on IC for more details.

Peace
doublejj

 

[badmf]

If you get more than a year my hats off to you!! It breaks down very quickly so plan on changing it out seasonally. After then harsh Sun if any serious wind hits it; holes or worse. If you can afford better sheeting skin get it, less hassle than replacing often.