A big problem for those who use greenhouses to extend the growing season or over-winter tender plants is the high cost of warming the structure. People who have discovered bubble wrap greenhouse Oregon and elsewhere are saving on energy costs and, in some cases, doing without auxiliary heat altogether. The affordable plastic material is easy to install, long-lasting, and reusable year after year.
The wrapping is a heavy duty version of the shipping protection bubbles you can pop with your fingers. The product made for greenhouses is laminated, which adds extra strength so the insulating sheets will last for several seasons and resist friction that would destroy the lightweight stuff used in packaging. This also means that it won't fall apart during installation.
The sheets of inflated pockets are treated to withstand UV light, as well. This makes them last for several seasons. The sheets can be cut for a perfect fit over the inside windows of your greenhouse; they should cover the glass but not the frames that hold the glass panes in place. Install the bubble side against the glass. Sunlight passes through, so no worry about cutting off the light that makes your plants flourish.
Studies show that the insulating material completely protects plants from frost. It also allows gardeners to keep almost-hardy plants in good shape with no heat at all. This is much healthier for plants than spending the winter in a dark garage. Hardy greens like collards can grow all winter, and you won't have to shovel snow to find them.
Those who do heat greenhouses so they can grow all manner of plants through the Oregon winters - or start vegetables early to get a head start on the planting season - can save up to half of their usual heating costs. They can also keep the core temperature down, making it healthier for plants and more comfortable for those working inside. And the natural daylight pouring through the insulated windows makes finding your way around easier, too.
Tips for installation range from nothing more than pressing the wrap against wet glass to using specialized belting to join edges together. Special fasteners help to get a good seal in the corners. Some suggest using push pins to hold the wrap to wooden framing and simple tape to join sheets together. Manufacturers make special spray-on adhesive, or suction cups can be used instead.
Gardeners can order the wrapping by the linear foot (or meter) or get it in large rolls. It comes in widths up to 5 feet. It can be cut to fit with scissors or a razor knife. It takes virtually no carpentry skills to install the wrapping, which is so lightweight that anyone can handle it.
It's like putting a down jacket on your plants. The air-filled bubbles keep the heat in and the cold out. When spring rolls around again, take the wrapping down and roll it up for use next winter.
The wrapping is a heavy duty version of the shipping protection bubbles you can pop with your fingers. The product made for greenhouses is laminated, which adds extra strength so the insulating sheets will last for several seasons and resist friction that would destroy the lightweight stuff used in packaging. This also means that it won't fall apart during installation.
The sheets of inflated pockets are treated to withstand UV light, as well. This makes them last for several seasons. The sheets can be cut for a perfect fit over the inside windows of your greenhouse; they should cover the glass but not the frames that hold the glass panes in place. Install the bubble side against the glass. Sunlight passes through, so no worry about cutting off the light that makes your plants flourish.
Studies show that the insulating material completely protects plants from frost. It also allows gardeners to keep almost-hardy plants in good shape with no heat at all. This is much healthier for plants than spending the winter in a dark garage. Hardy greens like collards can grow all winter, and you won't have to shovel snow to find them.
Those who do heat greenhouses so they can grow all manner of plants through the Oregon winters - or start vegetables early to get a head start on the planting season - can save up to half of their usual heating costs. They can also keep the core temperature down, making it healthier for plants and more comfortable for those working inside. And the natural daylight pouring through the insulated windows makes finding your way around easier, too.
Tips for installation range from nothing more than pressing the wrap against wet glass to using specialized belting to join edges together. Special fasteners help to get a good seal in the corners. Some suggest using push pins to hold the wrap to wooden framing and simple tape to join sheets together. Manufacturers make special spray-on adhesive, or suction cups can be used instead.
Gardeners can order the wrapping by the linear foot (or meter) or get it in large rolls. It comes in widths up to 5 feet. It can be cut to fit with scissors or a razor knife. It takes virtually no carpentry skills to install the wrapping, which is so lightweight that anyone can handle it.
It's like putting a down jacket on your plants. The air-filled bubbles keep the heat in and the cold out. When spring rolls around again, take the wrapping down and roll it up for use next winter.
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