[fallen angel]

Hi guys I lost 2 panes of glass from my greenhouse in the bad weather and don't want to replace it with glass. I know there is a more expensive but more durable option I just can't for the life of me remember what it is?

Anyone know what I mean?

Having never had a greenhouse until I moved here 18 months ago and so far only used it to store stuff in I am determined to have it as a working greenhouse this season I just have no idea where to start :-)

Many thanks.

[BabbyAnn]

why don't you want to replace with glass?  I much prefer my glass greenhouse to the polycarbonate one - more sturdy and solid, easier to clean, whereas the polycarbonate is easily scratched and in time becomes brittle, plus the wind pushes it out of the frame more times than I like.

If just replacing 2 panes, anything will do to be honest - make a note of the exact dimensions and thickness, you might be able to go to the local diy and get a piece of polycarbonate or perspex (either ask them to do it or cut it yourself if you have the right tools)

[fallen angel]

Glass worries me as I have a dog and a cat so when it falls out and smashes if I don't get to it first there is a chance they will end up at the vets. I also have a granddaughter who was born in November and looking ahead I hope she will enjoy long summer days in my garden so again it's the risk factor.

I also read somewhere there was something better than glass just can't remember what it was?

Many thanks.

[surbie100]

Do you mean toughened (safety) glass as opposed to horticultural glass which is thinner and more fragile?

I have a palram greenhouse as I am also very clumsy... but it's very noisy when the wind gets up. The other option is polycarb as BabbyAnn points out.

[fallen angel]

Hi no not toughened safety glass maybe it is polycarbonate I am thinking of just the name doesn't ring any bells. Oh well maybe I should stick to glass for now just to get the hole closed in and decide later if I want to change it all.

[BabbyAnn]

safety glass is expensive anyway, but .............. why not get safety glass film instead and cover it? (glass will still break but be stuck to the film) http://www.chesterford.co.uk/acatalog/Safety_glass_film__glasshouse___greenhouse_glazing.html

[Baldy]

The safety film might not be a bad idea - hadn't come across that before. I bought polycarb t replace two broke glass panels - to make sure it didn't blow out I drilled through it and the aluminium cross member and secured it with a bolt and washer. Has been fine for the last three years in a blustery coastal location. Without the bolt and washer one or the other would end up in the neighbours garden on a fortnightly basis.

Pip pip,
Bladers

[surbie100]

Never heard of that either - nice tip! 

[fallen angel]

I love that idea best of both worlds thank you :-)

[Beekissed]

Plexiglass? 

[fallen angel]

Maybe I honestly can't remember someone mentioned it on a facebook group and I can't remember what one of those either lol.

Never mind as I think I'm going to go with the glass film idea :-)

Thanks everyone :-)

[Snoop]

On another thread, someone posted a link to a series of competitions, including one for a Keder greenhouse. The material, apparently known as Polydress LP Keder or Polydress SolaWrap, looks amazing. Here's one link, but it looks like there's plenty of info on the Web:

http://www.kedergreenhouse.co.uk/Enthusiastic-Structure/Enthusiatic-Keder_Cladding.html

That said, it looks very expensive and not easy to get hold of unless you buy a whole kit, so not very appropriate for replacing a couple of panes of glass.