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1. Better Insulation
A polycarbonate greenhouse will provide you with better insulation than a classic greenhouse.
Plastic lets out less heat compared to glass, as it has better heat retention properties. Polycarbonate greenhouses are also more cost-effective, generally coming out at a cheaper price. It’ll be keeping in the heat and costing less overall. Heat retention is important for an effective greenhouse performance!
Polycarbonate is also a great noise insulator alongside heat. So if you’re looking for a quiet building then a polycarbonate greenhouse is the way to go.
2. Longer Lasting
Polycarbonate materials last longer over time and are more durable than glass. This means they can take more pressure before the polycarbonate windows break. For example, if a football were kicked into the window, you’re unlikely to see any damage whilst a glass window would shatter.
You’ll also find these windows easier to fit and handle. The polycarbonate material is much lighter compared to standard greenhouse glass. So if you were to drop your polycarbonate glazing, it’s far less likely to break or get damaged.
Constructing a glass greenhouse can be a difficult and tedious job. It needs to be done with precision and concentration. This is when a contractor will be brought in to get the job done. A polycarbonate greenhouse has a lightweight nature and strong durability. You’ll be able to build and repair your greenhouse yourself.
![Plants in a greenhouse](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shed.jpg" alt="Polycarbonate shed with a metal frame and leaves" width="853" height="537" data-srcset="http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shed.jpg 1023w, http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shed-300x189.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px" /></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h2><span class="ez-toc-section" id="3_Shatter-resistant"></span>3. Shatter-resistant<span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h2> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-offset-key="9p32o-0-0">As </span><span data-offset-key="9p32o-1-0">briefly</span><span data-offset-key="9p32o-2-0"> mentioned above, polycarbonate panels are <strong>more durable compared to glass glazing</strong>. Damage will be less likely with any breaks or shattering almost non-existent. </span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-offset-key="3s9g-0-0">Polycarbonate glazing is a great solution if you want a </span><span data-offset-key="3s9g-0-1"><strong>toughened glass</strong>. This is because of</span><span data-offset-key="3s9g-0-2"> its <strong>strong nature and durability</strong>. You won’t find a broken panel with this type of greenhouse!</span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><div data-block="true" data-editor="4883v" data-offset-key="23pae-0-0"><div data-offset-key="23pae-0-0"><span data-offset-key="23pae-0-0">Standard greenhouse </span><span data-offset-key="23pae-0-1"><strong>glass is generally a lot thinner</strong>. It</span><span data-offset-key="23pae-0-2"> can become damaged or break </span><span data-offset-key="23pae-1-0">easily</span><span data-offset-key="23pae-2-0">. This is one of the many cons of glass greenhouses. Often, even </span><span data-offset-key="23pae-2-1">bad weather conditions can cause the standard glass to shatter. </span><span data-offset-key="23pae-2-2">Ensuring you have a strong material for the windows of your greenhouse is important as <strong>strong glazing can bring down the element of risk</strong> in everyday use.</span></div></div> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-offset-key="ego73-0-0">A big advantage of buying a greenhouse without glass is that </span><span data-offset-key="ego73-0-1">polycarbonate is the c<strong>heapest greenhouse glazing</strong></span><span data-offset-key="ego73-1-0">!</span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><noscript><img class="alignnone wp-image-23207 size-full" src="http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/plants-e1625581469270.jpeg" alt="Plants in a greenhouse" width="632" height="729" srcset="http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/plants-e1625581469270.jpeg 632w, http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/plants-e1625581469270-260x300.jpeg 260w" sizes="(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px" /></noscript><img class="lazyload alignnone wp-image-23207 size-full" src=)
4. Extended Growing Season
This material is perfect for you if you’re looking to grow plants and vegetables long term. This is because of the light being spread out evenly throughout the building. You’ll have plenty of time to get everything right!
This will save you time and money on any electricity and heating you might need for your garden. Light transmission can be a key factor in growing the perfect plants so lots of direct light is essential.
5. Better Light Diffusion and UV Protection
Alongside this, polycarbonate materials better protect your plants against UV sun radiation. This is because as a material, polycarbonate has a natural ultraviolet filter. So if a UV protectant roof is something you need, a polycarbonate greenhouse is perfect!
![BillyOh 4000 Lincoln Wooden Polycarbonate Greenhouse](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/gbd-best-greenhouse-building-2-billyoh-lincoln-wooden-polycarbonate-greenhouse.jpg" alt="BillyOh 4000 Lincoln Wooden Polycarbonate Greenhouse with Opening Roof Vent" width="697" height="697" data-srcset="http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/gbd-best-greenhouse-building-2-billyoh-lincoln-wooden-polycarbonate-greenhouse.jpg 800w, http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/gbd-best-greenhouse-building-2-billyoh-lincoln-wooden-polycarbonate-greenhouse-150x150.jpg 150w, http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/gbd-best-greenhouse-building-2-billyoh-lincoln-wooden-polycarbonate-greenhouse-300x300.jpg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px" /></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h2><span class="ez-toc-section" id="6_More_Shapes_and_Sizes_Available"></span>6. More Shapes and Sizes Available<span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h2> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p>Greenhouses made out of polycarbonate materials are <strong>much easier to find</strong>. With a range of styles and sizes available, you’ll never find yourself short of options.</p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-offset-key="iq82-0-0">Many greenhouses come in a </span><span data-offset-key="iq82-0-1"><strong>modular design</strong>. This would </span><span data-offset-key="iq82-0-2">allow you to fit your new greenhouse anywhere in your garden. </span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p>If you’re still unsure of what greenhouse is best for you, take a look at our <a href="http://www.haimengchen.cn/wooden-greenhouses/4000-lincoln-wooden-polycarbonate-greenhouse-vent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BillyOh Wooden Polycarbonate Greenhouse.</a> You can get this greenhouse in a range of sizes to fit your needs. This is a <strong>great option if you’re looking for a greenhouse with vents at an affordable cost</strong>!</p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h2><span class="ez-toc-section" id="7_Quicker_Installation"></span>7. Quicker Installation<span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h2> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p>You won’t need to be as precise handling polycarbonate windows. This is because they’re <strong>more durable</strong> and would <strong>allow for quicker installation.</strong></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><div data-block="true" data-editor="4883v" data-offset-key="73tg6-0-0"><div data-offset-key="73tg6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="73tg6-0-0">Many greenhouses which </span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-1-0">are made</span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-2-0"> of </span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-2-1">glass would </span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-3-0">require</span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-4-0"> professional assembly. </span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-4-1">This would often take much longer than a polycarbonate greenhouse would. <strong>P</strong></span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-4-2"><strong>olycarbonate is shatter resistant and longer-lasting</strong>. This means t</span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-4-3">he installation could most likely </span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-5-0">be done by</span><span data-offset-key="73tg6-6-0"> yourself and with ease! This will <strong>save you that extra cost</strong> of hiring a builder! Unlike you would have to with glass panels. </span></div></div> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-offset-key="b4lhk-0-0">One advantage of polycarbonate glazing in a greenhouse is quicker installation. You don’t need to hire anybody!</span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-offset-key="b4lhk-0-0">This is a great advantage of polycarbonate glazing! </span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h2><noscript><img class="alignleft wp-image-19787" style="font-size: 16px;" src="http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/cheaply-keep-greenhouse-heated-winter-1-what-is-greenhouse.jpg" alt="BillyOh 4000 Lincoln Wooden Polycarbonate Greenhouse" width="638" height="638" srcset="http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/cheaply-keep-greenhouse-heated-winter-1-what-is-greenhouse.jpg 800w, http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/cheaply-keep-greenhouse-heated-winter-1-what-is-greenhouse-150x150.jpg 150w, http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/wp-content/uploads/cheaply-keep-greenhouse-heated-winter-1-what-is-greenhouse-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></noscript><img class="lazyload alignleft wp-image-19787" style="font-size: 16px;" src=)
8. Cheaper to Buy
In recent years, the process in which plastic is made has advanced. This means that now when you buy a polycarbonate greenhouse, the price will be much lower.
Before they became popular, polycarbonate greenhouses used to be much more expensive. Often they would cost far more than a traditional greenhouse would be, made from glass. The cost of glass is now much higher than the cost of polycarbonate. Now is the perfect time to buy a cheap polycarbonate greenhouse that’s still of high quality.
9. More Customisable Frame
More often than not, a polycarbonate greenhouse would have a wooden frame. This allows you much more freedom with the overall design. This is a great additional benefit!
A glass greenhouse would generally have a metal frame. A wooden frame on a polycarbonate greenhouse would allow for you to paint it, treat yourself and generally customise and maintain it. Meaning you can give your greenhouse a beautiful appearance, the perfect way for you!
TIP: If you’re looking for a DIY project, paint the inside of your wooden greenhouse with your family! Paint their hands and press them against the wood. You’ll have a lifelong mural!
Finding the right greenhouse for you is simple! Find yourself a wooden greenhouse with polycarbonate glazing. These are better than the traditional glass greenhouse. It’s the perfect type of greenhouse for all green thumbs out there. If you’re unsure of what to grow, take a look at what plants you can grow in your brand new greenhouse!
With plenty of opportunities for direct light to flow in, you can now make an informed decision. Choose a wooden greenhouse frame with polycarbonate windows. Many will come with a frosty appearance meaning you can even get some private time away from the world!
Is glass or polycarbonate better for a greenhouse?
Polycarbonate is better. Although glass is great, the benefits of a polycarbonate far outweigh the benefits of a glass greenhouse.
Does a greenhouse need a glass roof?
No, it doesn’t. A polycarbonate roof is a great option!
What’s the lifespan of polycarbonate glazing?
The lifespan is 20 years!
How thick is polycarbonate glazing?
We have polycarbonate greenhouses that have a glazing thickness of 0.4cm! Take a look at our range of cutting edge greenhouses!
Are polycarbonate roofs noisy?
Polycarbonate materials are known for their soundproofing qualities. Great for a quiet conversation in your brand new greenhouse.
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