Advice on protecting greenhouse glass

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Advice on protecting greenhouse glass
« on: April 10, 2009, 20:00 »
Hi

I am in the process of putting together a greenhouse on my allotment. The site has a history of a lot of vandalism (not much recently though) and the glass always seems to be the prime target.

Has anyone any suggestions on how to protect the glass as I do not want to use polycarbonate?

I was thinking along the lines of netting or wire mesh but not really sure.  Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Aubergine.

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Re: Advice on protecting greenhouse glass
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2009, 20:05 »
Chicken wire, but I think it would have to be quite taught so it may distort the frame.
Fablon on the inside would stop it shattering if it was broken
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Re: Advice on protecting greenhouse glass
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2009, 20:25 »
thanks richy,still loving those pots :)
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Re: Advice on protecting greenhouse glass
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2009, 06:51 »
There are some green houses on our site that have chicken wire up and over the top, i havent got round to doing mine yet.  i have palced it next to the hedge and on the side of the shed i know lose some light to it but it might save some glass.   

Nice long lengths of inch and a half square should be enough to hold the wire if its fixed in nice an deep in the ground. 
Thanks
Kris



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