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Chatting => Equipment Shed => Topic started by: Dave f on April 03, 2010, 20:58

Title: Plastic for Greenhouse Glazing
Post by: Dave f on April 03, 2010, 20:58

I was given an Alton wooden greenhouse which I have erected on my plot.  Several panes of glass got broken and I am trying to find a cheap and preferably unbreakable replacement.  I thought that double walled plastic would be suitable but have been unable to find a source for the quite large sheets that I will need.

Any advice much appreciated.  Dave F

Title: Re: Plastic for Greenhouse Glazing
Post by: Cazzy on April 03, 2010, 21:45

Most of the greenhouses on my site are constructed from wood and perspex from old bus shelters and it works a treat.  I'm not sure if thats the kind of thing you are thinking of but it will maybe give you an idea.

Title: Re: Plastic for Greenhouse Glazing
Post by: mumofstig on April 04, 2010, 09:35

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unable to find a source for the quite large sheets that I will need.

what size sheets do you need then?

Title: Re: Plastic for Greenhouse Glazing
Post by: tosca100 on April 04, 2010, 10:34

B&Q have them but can't remember how much.

Title: Re: Plastic for Greenhouse Glazing
Post by: DavidT on April 04, 2010, 19:35

Good evening Dave and welcome to the site, :D Alton glass is Dutch light size isn`t it, 56" x 28 3/4"? Have you tried contacting Altons to se if they do twin walled polycarb for it?

Title: Re: Plastic for Greenhouse Glazing
Post by: Plottered on April 10, 2010, 08:30

there's  twin walled polycarbonate on Ebay and they cut to size but im not sure on price.