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greenhouse Greenhouse film question.

backyardpepper

backyardpepper

What type of greenhouse film should I use for my greenhouse?
 
I found this one:
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=50414214
 
and this one:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_16925-18632-RSLW610-25C_1z11vog__
 
I'd like to keep the price down as I have already spent nearly all my funds on the wood. Will the 4mil one be okay for the greenhouse or will the 6mil be better? How will each one benefit/effect the plants inside? I'd like to buy the 4mil one because, the price is low and since I live in Florida it gets pretty hot here in the summer so it will keep the heat down inside. I would like the 6mil one because of the short but cold winters we have here. It doesn't get too low, just a bit above freezing (35°-40°F), but I'm sure it can still effect the plants. Since the winter here is shorter than the summer I would think that the 4mil would be more beneficial to the greenhouse, but I am not sure. What do you guys think?
 
That isn't the uv resistant stuff, I would be surprised if it lasted a whole year in FL sun. You should get the stuff designed for greenhouses and uv. The bad news is it cost twice as much or more. I'm not saying you can't use that stuff. Just don't be surprised if it deteriorates pretty fast.
 
hogleg said:
That isn't the uv resistant stuff, I would be surprised if it lasted a whole year in FL sun. You should get the stuff designed for greenhouses and uv. The bad news is it cost twice as much or more. I'm not saying you can't use that stuff. Just don't be surprised if it deteriorates pretty fast.
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Do you know any sites/stores that sell that?
 
Oh and will that film still work out? Which one should I choose 4mil or 6mil? I guess since it wont last long I can use 4mil and just replace it next year..
 
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