Which is better polycarbonate or glass greenhouse?

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4 жыл бұрын

Which is better polycarbonate or glass greenhouse? Well to be honest it's not that simple. In this video, I give you my experiences of both which seem appropriate given the recent storms. It's a very personal choice and everything will have good reasons for choosing one or the other. I've had both and after years of problems due to living in a high-wind area, I've switched to glass which has surprised some people, but like everything else, the build quality of your greenhouse means a lot.
So which do I prefer and why?
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@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

If you are interested in how you can get the very best out of your greenhouse, even a small one like mine, then this video will be really useful for you - How to maximise the potential of your greenhouse: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n6eKg6uh2ZnTgmw.html

@daver8125 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very nice delivery style, no wastage, no nonsense, no fluff. Thank you.

@ddub22 2 жыл бұрын

Utah here, we are finally up, big wind storm right now but have a few before and 4 inches of snow. So far, good. We did a few reinforcements thanks to your warnings and other’s. Loving the life!.

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Reinforcements are treat, I think they really help Also the polycarbonate greenhouses have changed a lot since mine, they seem to be much much sturdier these days

@nuclearknight8543 2 жыл бұрын

Down here in Southeast Texas with massive rain storms and hurricanes that will easily destroy my gardens the entire skeleton of my greenhouse is all tongue and groove and the poly carbonate panels are hammered inside of the wood. They are braced and reinforced I did all the engineering myself there has yet to been a hurricane to destroy it I had a small tree fall on it probably about 4 inches in diameter I didn’t even phase it for overall strength I choose poly carbonate because it’s almost indestructible something falls on glass it will bust I have a water sprinkler irrigation system set on a timer for 20 minutes at a time 4 times a day All provided by rainwater

@edsternet 3 жыл бұрын

No nonsense down to earth straight talking with a sense of humour. My type of channel. Thanks

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

why thank you, kind sir.... Just remember the straight-talking thing is good when I'm sarcastic to you at some point 😂😂😂

@edsternet 3 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate Ha ha ha. Wouldn't have it any other way!

@bettemidler8637 4 жыл бұрын

You are so encouraging thank you so so much for the information I listen to you like three times and I’m going to get ready to start of my greenhouse for the first time with no experience thanks to you. Wish me luck

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! You will do great. It's absolutely not hard to get gardening at all, just start small and get to know your local. The weather and temperature around you will dictate what you can and can't grow successfully.

@traceynguyen7195 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very informative. I appreciate the time you put into making this video.

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Wild.cottagegarden 2 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video!! Thank you so so much!!

@gobblygooke 4 жыл бұрын

thank you very informative been saving for a green house for a while now please keep the videos coming

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Oh exciting gobblygooke. It's a big purchase but it does open up so many opportunities for your gardening.

@hisroyalblueness 2 жыл бұрын

A very honest and helpful video, thank you 👍 If folk can’t afford a new glass greenhouse then I highly recommend that they buy a second hand glass greenhouse. People upgrade to bigger and better, or move house and don’t take them along, or simply get too old and infirm to use them. There are plenty of them about on gumtree, eBay, freecycle etc. A complete and fully functioning second hand glass greenhouse will typically cost somewhere between 25% and 35% of the new price and poorly maintained ones (covered in algae / moss / with broken panes etc. that you can fix up for a few pounds and some elbow grease) can often be had for no more than the cost of collection. So you’ll save a lot of money and the added bonus is that you’ll be helping to save the planet. Reuse - recycle - and we all reap the rewards 😊

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Very true 👍

@JohnnyArtPavlou Жыл бұрын

Came for the glass… Stayed for the charming accent.🥰

@1975Kombi1 Жыл бұрын

Had to get my wife to translate. Love it thanks.

@ml.5377 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the detailed video. My first two small 2x2m greenhouses are polycarbonate and I can totally relate to the wind problems and the material not having a good death. I got them for $150 and $100 respectively and it was great to learn with them. Now I am making myself a proper greenhouse and I was thinking that glass would be better. Your video confims it. Thanks from Peru.

@eliandkate 2 ай бұрын

Glad it’s given you some useful things to think about for your design.

@jeffhayden2737 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, you answered all my questions

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Hurrah 😀😀😀

@yorkshireseamstress 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this, so helpful for a newbie on the fence so to speak. Thanks for sharing your experience, stay safe 🌱 x

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful. It's always handy to find out about other people's experiences

@lordcondio1036 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your advice. I had a glass greenhouse, but have just bought a 6x8 polycarbonate, due to me have balance problems and worried about falling against the glass. However the polycarbonate supplied with the greenhouse is very thin (about 1.5mm !!) Kind regards

@rumi885 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! thanks Eli!

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@sirius888777 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience, i am going to use your experience in my project

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps

@BigDDaavvee 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve just bought a glass 8x6 greenhouse as it does get pretty windy up here on the coast in Banffshire but thankfully it’s a little warmer than where you are down south, loving your videos 👍

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave Awesome to have you with us, glad you're enjoying things

@amandathurston2720 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video, I’m currently wanting to invest in a greenhouse, I’m in North Jutland Denmark, but coming from Florida I’ve never needed one before, so research begins! Thanks for your help.

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Research is the fun part

@karenshields1878 2 жыл бұрын

Looking really good

@1tonymchugh 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously good vid ladies, ta!!!!! It's obvious that you just love gardening and sharing your knowledge...thanks again, from the windy heights of Laois, Ireland xx

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

😍 Are you going through our back catalogue on a rainy day Anthony?

@1tonymchugh 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate 🤣🤣Wouldn't ya think!!!!🤣🤣 but I never knew that this greenhouse buying thing is sooooo complicated...but thanks to your down to earth realnesss (sorry Rupaul!!), I'm learning!!! And glass seems to be the way for us...fingers crossed!!

@eileenjohnson7371 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the practical video. I have never owned a greenhouse and am doing loads of research. The information you provide helps me a lot. I loved BEFORE YOU BUY A GREENHOUSE. I wish I could purchase a Rhino but they aren't available in the USA. I love your accent!

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you'll find a US company making greenhouses that are just as good :D

@edwardreedy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice chat on pros and cons. You also had 9 kinds of weather in one video!

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha yup the weather is very changeable in Scotland… sunshine, rain, snow, wind all in a couple of hours is not unusual 😂

@ameliamistry6155 2 жыл бұрын

great video, loved it thanks very much have subscribed! now just got to choose a greenhouse...

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck. The new greenhouse is one if the most exciting bits of gardening 😀

@ftswarbill 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's a really nice looking greenhouse. You really do nice up keep. Cheers!

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Thanking yer kindly. 😀

@H2Dwoat 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m looking at building my own small greenhouse using the glass units from removed double glazed windows. I was thinking of using polycarbonate for the roof but now I am reconsidering. Thanks for the video 👍👍👍.

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Oh see now I think that is really exciting. I wish I had the skills or even the courage to do something like build my own greenhouse. Hope that goes well!!!

@sunflower-hs3ot Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for this video it was exactly what I was looking for 🙂

@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

Glad it’s useful

@Passionbloom52 4 ай бұрын

Only just watched this , as thinking of getting some sort of a greenhouse either this year or next year & this has been really helpful . Sounds like a glass greenhouse is so much better . Fab video ☺️

@eliandkate 4 ай бұрын

There have been a lot of changes to greenhouses since I made this video, these days you get some brilliant polycarbonate greenhouses

@Passionbloom52 4 ай бұрын

@@eliandkate I do think Glass Greenhouses last better , when I think my Dad has had his for over 40 years now & after watching some other videos , as well as yours , the polycarbonate really doesnt sound as promising lol

@waynesaunders1151 4 ай бұрын

Just about to buy a greenhouse and I'm do glad I watched this video. Thank you so much. I think I'll go for glass 🙏🙏👍👍

@eliandkate 4 ай бұрын

Ohhhh exciting times!!!!! New greenhouse days is THE BEST

@waynesaunders1151 4 ай бұрын

@@eliandkate I was going to get the aluminium base but was an extra £150 and for what it is I'll probably use some 3x2 as a base only cost £40 lol 😂

@anijohnson8082 3 жыл бұрын

Just love listening to you. The accent is so darned cute. I got a tickle from it! I prefer the glass! Pretty greenhouse you have!1

@bonnieskitchengarden 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Kentucky we are having our first warm day of the year

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Oh lucky you. So what do you consider a warm day? We were quite happy yesterday afternoon when we hit 7C with a wee bit of sun.... a few hours later we were in a blizzard. Sigh...

@Onewestward 3 жыл бұрын

In the midst of building greenhouse. Sure love the glass but budget says polycabonate. Thank you for sharing. Maybe glass later.

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@aceofspades5786 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, new to this, you can answered every question - invest in a glass greenhouse

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha if your budget allows

@gardendiarieswithdebs Жыл бұрын

Right -I'm going for glass haha thank you x

@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha It’s been a few years since this video and polycarbonate greenhouses have come on leaps and bounds. I’d say it’s definitely worth have a look and seeing for yourself these days

@JBNat 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, really informative - thanks very much! Very impressed you had the courage to do a call to action at the end as well, earned my sub for bravery!

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

lol I feel really awkward doing them but I was getting a few enquiries about how to get notified when I posted so thought maybe I should. The likes also help me work out what content is popular or not We'll see if I can keep it up :)

@JBNat 4 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate you're very natural in front of the camera and it doesn't feel forced or awkward so go for it!

@Colin-sm2iq 4 ай бұрын

Very informative thank you

@eliandkate 4 ай бұрын

This vid is a wee bit out of date now Colin. There are a lot of good polycarbonate greenhouses out there now

@user-nx8ii4ef7f Ай бұрын

Always heed the advice of a Scottish woman, especially when she is right!!

@eliandkate Ай бұрын

Well I dunno…. Things have changed a lot since this video was made 😜

@amjidali1572 3 жыл бұрын

i have a polycarbonate greenhouse,now in its 3rd year and still standing strong.when i first put it up,1 or 2 poly sheets were blown out during strong gusts of winds.The remedy to this was about 100 1in bolts with 1 inch washers.just drill holes into the frame and poly sheets and tighten to a pinch.never had a problem since

@Thewhiterabbit395 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks.

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Greg!

@lizcharles8475 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a 6x10 polycarbonate twin walled greenhouse, which I've had since 2017. ( But for the last 2 years I've not bothered with growing stuff (depression, plus chronic back pain/ being disabled doesn't help.) However, this year I'm determined to push myself, I'm back on the growing road, yay, to me.🙂 We've had some really really strong winds here in Dundee. I've had no issues with panels blowing out because... Every panel we put in, we used silicone sealant. Yes in every single groove. And it's worked. Regarding the twin walls, the downside is that Earwigs aka forkietailes are so smart that they actually get into the greenhouse by traveling up in-between the two panels. By the way, your videos are great! I'm learning so much from you.

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha glad to hear you are getting back into the swing of things …. I haven’t heard “forkietailies “ in years 😂😂😂😂 I used to live in Dundee… Kate’s from Dundee 😍😍😍

@JudithWilsonSpeaking 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. So useful and informative. I've subscribed. I'll watch your other videos. Thanks. Question: Which Rhino Greenhouse do you have? So many to choose from. Thanks

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos :D My greenhouse details are in the description for the videos (because I get asked so often) :D but just a heads up, I don't necessarily recommend Rhino greenhouse. I've never owned another brand so I can't comment on which brands are the best ones. Rhinos are incredible expensive so I would say do some shopping around and when it's safe, maybe go look at some greenhouses so you can properly get an idea of what you are looking for and what the different brands offer. :D

@mehdimmg7364 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@SirCracker 2 жыл бұрын

I have a poly carbonate greenhouse, here we call it a harbor freight greenhouse because of the main company that sells them. Eventually I would like to replace the panels with class however it’s expensive so possibly one or two panels at a time starting with the roof.

@slimjim227 2 жыл бұрын

I would make sure that the frame is sturdy enough to carry the weight of the glass before you commit to the expense

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

So given the plethora of storms recently.... how is your greenhouse holding up?

@ainegriffin8166 2 ай бұрын

I have a very small back garden and it’s a triangle shape but I have a patch of grass and the max I’d fit is the 6ft by 10ft so I’m maxing it out as I think I’d regret it. Also thanks for the clip as I would have regretted the polycarbonate also trying to clean it. Ps my husband is a glazer so replacing glass not a problem 😅. Just wish I could buy it without glass🤔

@eliandkate 2 ай бұрын

this is quite an old video now and polycarbonate greenhouses have come on so much since then. I'd defo give them another look before making a decision

@paultaylor9273 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently building a greenhouse in Southern Alabama out of wood with a clear polycarbonate roof, using old wood windows and glass on the sides. Trying to get it done before spring.

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Oh good luck, that will be awesome!!

@MikeB_UK 27 күн бұрын

Interesting that in 2024 (June) the Rhino greenhouse in olive like yours starts at £1,999. Crazy inflation in last 4 years. Thanks for your very helpful videos.

@eliandkate 27 күн бұрын

Yeah that quick a price increase. About 700 pounds in about 6 years. Although, the price of everything has risen a lot

@muffemod 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel! Subbed!

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard 😁

@amakersdream5024 4 жыл бұрын

believe it or not, I did exactly what you asked me to with the subscribe button, bell and thumbs up. Humans are so easy to influence...I guess thats why they call youtubers influencers. Thanks for an informative and interesting video, really don't know where to start with my little greenhouse donated by my neighbours, never imagined the replacement glass would be so expensive. x

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no! There's nothing worse than a huge bill like that. Exciting that you got a greenhouse though... so what are your plans? Anything exciting? Not commenting at all on you being good and doing as you are told ha ha ha

@amakersdream5024 4 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate Well, I have to buy something, be it glass or plastic to make the greenhouse warm. I managed to kill 3 of my 4 tomato seedlings, I bought them from the garden centre on the day before lockdown started. So now I have one lonely tomato plant that I am determined to get some tomatoes out of. It's starting to look like I'm going to spend a considerable amount of cash on this little greenhouse so that I can have maybe 24 tomatoes in my salad bowl over the summer period. Growning veg can be b****y expensive sometimes.

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

ha ha ha yup and you put loads of effort in as well as paying!!!!!!!!!!

@amakersdream5024 4 жыл бұрын

The Kitchen Garden with Eli & Kate I wish I could send you a picture of this greenhouse..I literally just got it, am sitting looking at it as I type

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

sooooo exciting!!!!

@Havalaf24 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Loved the video. I was thinking of switching from glass to polycarbonate but may stick with glass. I've bought a house with a greenhouse which is sturdy but the glass needs replacing and is attached with rivets. Were is the best place to get replacement glass and will the supplier drill them for me? Thanks

@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

This is an older video now and polycarbonate greenhouses have come on a lot since then. These days you get greenhouses like the poly rub which are polycarbonate with a wooden frame which are specifically design to withstand the worst weather the UK sees.

@grownathomevt1726 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Generally how much snow do you get and how did the poly hold up with snow?

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Robin, We don't get a lot of snow at all. We're in the vast so it's generally wind and rain we get. Very little snow 😀😀😀

@chuffatrainman 4 жыл бұрын

Hello . Lovely greenhouse. I'm thinking of a halls 6x10 with toughened glass. I shall line it with bubble wrap to keep the heat in . What type of heating do you use . Thanks Chris.

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I don't use any heating. My greenhouse is au natural!

@squackd 3 жыл бұрын

Been using cheap tunnels, lucky to get a couple of years out of them, was looking at the vida xl greenhouse polycarbonate was that the same as your one, thanks :)

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm sorry I've never heard of that one. Mine was a Billyoh,

@nathanlambdin8867 3 жыл бұрын

What is the Whitish broad leaf grass looking plant growing outside to the left of the video?

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

ah that is phormium I have a few of those around

@zaypeaceIslamstories 3 жыл бұрын

Good video but size is your green and do you have any heater during the wonder or fan you might install?

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mohammad, if you check out the description, your questions are answered there.

@ainegriffin8166 2 ай бұрын

In the middle of picking which one I want. And that just sorted it for me thanks. Glass it is just save a little longer. I have a home made grow house and can’t wait for a proper one. What size is your greenhouse

@eliandkate 2 ай бұрын

My greenhouse is quite small, just 6ft wide and 8ft long Much smaller in real life than it looks on camera

@clivewestacott3670 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I’ve just joined your channel and i’am enjoying it, just wanted to know where you got the folding staging from please? Regards Clive ..

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Clive, welcome aboard :D The company we use don't do it anymore but you could try www.greenhousestaging.co.uk/folding-staging/ I bought from them for a friend and she is chuffed with it. Tell them we sent you :D

@clivewestacott3670 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate thank for your reply, looking forward to getting my new greenhouse and getting started, will be watching all your videos and getting all the great tips many thanks Clive..

@overthenever4262 3 жыл бұрын

Hello again from New England 👍☘️🌴☘️🐰☘️🌴☘️👍

@great-garden-watch Жыл бұрын

Wow it’s astonishing that you could get a glass greenhouse for that price. Not here in the US

@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

Really? This is considered really expensive for a glass greenhouse here… especially you see how much more expensive when you compare it o the £300 or so that the old polycarbonate cost

@great-garden-watch Жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate ok you convinced me to look and I did find one like yours for a similar price. Yours looks gorgeous. I’ve wanted one forever. Maybe next year. I have already ordered a clear polycarbonate dome 15 foot diameter which cost $5000 US. I really hope it’s worth it. Have been concerned about wind so I looked for domes. If I lived there I would have been able to see one of these domes in person because they seem yo be at some restaurants but none here so I guess it’s a gamble.

@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

Woah that is expensive, I’m guessing it’s going to be a belter though

@charlotteinnocent8752 2 жыл бұрын

I have a wooden polycarbonate green house. As the panels age, I will be trying to replace them with glass. It does do the job I want it to do and has for the last four years I've had it though. I hope to replace the roof panels at the end of this growing year, wish me luck!

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

They so do. I had mine for 6 years and my only complaint was it just didn’t cope with our windy garden. But it churned out tomatoes and peppers and all sorts 😀😀😀

@GETGAMING99 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting a Polycarbonate one. Buy we get the odd windy day where I am every few months. Usually up to 40mph... any idea how much wind Polycarbonate can withstand???? And if I do get one, could I also do some additional work on it to reinforce it?

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

It's a but like how long is a piece of string these days 🤔 you get so many different types of polycarbonate greenhouse now some are super strong and designed for windy environments - like the polycrub. I think your best bet is to have a chat with the company of any greenhouses you are thinking about and ask them for specific advice about your situation. They would be the most knowledgeable on the specs . 😀

@GETGAMING99 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate I spoke with a few people who got the same one I've just purchased, and some said on really windy days their panels blow out... BUT.... they siliconed the panels in place and they say its flawless, completely waterproof and wind proof, no damage, and is very hot inside. 👍 excited to build it now

@charlotteinnocent8752 2 жыл бұрын

I have a wooden/ poly greenhouse. All windows and panels etc. have been sealed with silicon. We tried to place it in a less windy part of the garden (hedge nearby, but far enough to not effect light), but it has survived four years with more winds than that. We get a lot of wind. It's been very firmly bolted to the concrete. I hope yours works for you. Speak to the manufacturer for some confirmation that is should hold up?

@geoffreymaddison6434 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Eli. Just picked up this video, am I in a time warp or something. Like I said, just picked it up, July the 2nd and you are showing snow outside, or is the grouse messing with my mind. That's a great greenhouse, definitely green 😃, I noticed no shelves up, sorry for that. I've watched a few of the new incoming videos on my email address, whilst enjoying a dram or two of F G. after a frustrating day. nice to converse with, about nothing in particular. Good luck to you and kate, how did she get on with the phography the other day. 👴 that's me the ancient Britton. Regards Geoff Maddison

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh yeah that's a older video.... March 2020 before I had shelves and before everything was growing that year 🙂 if you check below the videos, there is usually a rough note of when they were published. Or if you click on the channel homepage, there is a section there called uploads which is all the videos from most recent back.... I suspect Kate might be hooked on photography 🙂

@TheACARS 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Eli I'm a new sub really enjoy your channel kudos. Can I ask what size is the glasshouse you have it looks like you have loads of room for growing

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, welcome to the channel. My greenhouse is actually one of the standard size 8ft by 6ft. It's ok for an average household but I always wish I had something bigger (I think everyone does). It looks more spacious on the videos because the lens gives a wide shot.

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

just a heads up, I'm going to do a video without the wide angle lens to specifically let everyone see what a 6by 8 greenhouse is like size wise. I'll put a note out on the community posts with a heads up before hand :)

@TheACARS 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea as I'm really considering purchasing a proper greenhouse now. This has been my first year of proper vegetable growing and I have really enjoyed it this year so thinking of the upgrade to a real glasshouse. I really do enjoy your video Eli you have a great way of explaining yourself to novices like me. You should be proud of yourself and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of making the videos

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

awwwww thanks

@Tsofanye 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your greenhouse please?

@MrJimmuck 3 жыл бұрын

`artnoon from Falkirk, I hope you are both well. The other big negative with polycarbonate ir that it degrades over time and will end up quite brittle. The only place I use it is on my cold frames simply because its easier than using toughened glass. My greenhouse ir the same size as yours and it too is built like a tank .... dont know why I want to grow plants in a tank but hey ho such is life ... atb Jim

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's probably the best use for a tank

@MrJimmuck 3 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate Yes but it would keep my garden plans on track!! lol

@aw9522 4 жыл бұрын

So which website did u buy it from and what is your greenhouse called???

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

ha ha ha My greenhouse is called Olive because the paint colour is called Tuscan Olive :) It's from a company in Norfolk called Rhino.

@robertknitzer7588 3 жыл бұрын

My neighbors are up on a hill and concerned about glare coming off glass. How does glass compare to polycarbonate with respect to glare?

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

I actually haven’t noticed any glare at all but I guess it’s like everything else, the situation will be specific. If you are friendly with them, I guess you could get them involved before you install. Test it out with a sheet of glass and ask them to tell you if there is glare as you stand in different areas ?

@MrSupertings 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Can ask what are the dimensions of that greenhouse in the video please?

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

6ft by 8ft Warning, as I keep saying in videos, it looks much bigger on camera

@MrSupertings 3 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate ok thanks

@AnantSing 4 жыл бұрын

Your Glass GreenHouse top doesn't seems transparent. Please explain .

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha yes it's transparent the same as the rest of the greenhouse, however as you can see it was snowing that day...so the snow has settled on the roof.

@jenkitching43 7 ай бұрын

Hi Eli, I am considered a greenhouse so am rewatching all your greenhouse videos. Could you tell me if the polycarbonate greenhouse you used to have had clip in panels or did they slide into grooves? Thank you. Regards to Kate. 🌱🥕

@eliandkate 7 ай бұрын

Hey Kate Mine was clips but it was a long time again now and from what I’ve seen, polycarbonate greenhouses have drastically improved since then

@jenkitching43 7 ай бұрын

@@eliandkate Thanks Eli. I have been dithering about what size and type for 2 years now! Like you, I didn't want to go to expense in case I fell out with gardening but it looks like I am hooked! I currently have a plastic one - nightmare! The sides blow in the wind and knocked all my plants and seedlings off the shelves. All my seedlings, cauliflower, broccoli, salad leaves, beets, got destroyed in the gales the other day leading me to think I must now get round to a proper greenhouse. No more dithering. And no more cutting corners. I think I am going to get a glass one. Thanks again.

@eliandkate 7 ай бұрын

@jenkitching43 oh exciting stuff Jen….. There’s absolutely nothing like the feeling of a new greenhouse…. It’s like that whole magic of Christmas thing when we were kids

@himselfwastaken 4 жыл бұрын

hello my greenhouse is very exposed and gets destroyed in the wind.. so i've been taking all the sheets out for autumn / winter each year. sick of doing this heh. so i'd like to build it strong. the frame is good. at the moment i have a glass roof and twin walled polycarbonate for the walls. however the polycarbonate is way too bendy in the wind, so once one bit of it blows out, the whole thing gets wrecked. so looking at options.. my question to you is how thick was the polycarbonate you had before? i'm in ireland, so similar climate to you. thanks for the vids.

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I totally feel your pain. I had single wall in the walls... Sounds weird saying that.... But that seemed to stand up fine to the wind. It was always the roof which was double wall, about 1cm the thick in total, which got blown out. And like you said, once one bit went. It drive me bloody nuts. I ended up gaffa taping it all in place. I used about 4 rolls of the stuff.

@himselfwastaken 4 жыл бұрын

need to fix it up quickly.. would love it to last. dunno whether to spend a load on glass, or just get thick polycarbonate. here's an example of what i've woken up to. admitedly after a particularly bad storm. but still. these happen.. i.imgur.com/WVb9YZ1.jpg

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

oh god, that's horrible!!!

@joeyjohnson8021 3 жыл бұрын

Can rhino greenhouses ship and build in Canada bc?

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joey, I don't work for Rhino so I'd recommend getting in touch with them but they've said before that they'd ship to a relative port where you could arrange further transport and installation. I'd recommend you get in touch with them and ask about your situation.

@imtinyem Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'm currently trying to weigh up between poly and glass. Maybe you could help me with your opinion? I've jst bought my first home this year, and always had a glass greenhouse back with my parents so I want me own now I've moved out. I love glass, and would defintely get myself a glass greenhouse. However, I don't know if this is my forever home, and I could be moving on in around 5 years. I don't know how easy a glass greenhouse would be to dismantle and safely move to a new property (in the same town). I'm wondering if I should get myself a glass greenhouse when I'm in that forever home (with the perfect south facing garden). What do you think? Would poly be a better option now, and then get glass when I'm in a property I know I'll be in for the very long term? Or am I over thinking it? For reference, I'm in the south east of the UK and don't have to worry about strong winds too often.

@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

Maybe worth noting that polycarbonate greenhouses have come on a huge amount since this video was made and you get some really great ones now.

@ElJohnerino Жыл бұрын

Hey Emma, if you haven't decided yet, here's something to know about poly - we got a Palram Canopia Oasis hexagonal one this year and one stand out thing about it is how noisy it is even in a light wind. It's like having three Rolf Harrises standing in the garden with wibble boards. You'll understand that if you're from the UK, otherwise just imagine a few guys out there practicing playing timpani. Anyway this was a bit of a bear to build but it looks great. I'm reasonably sure that the next time we get winds like we had at the start of 2022 here most of this thing will be on its way into orbit. We'll see. Would I buy it again? No, I'd get a normal looking greenhouse with glass. Good luck! 😃

@imtinyem Жыл бұрын

@@ElJohnerino Thank you, that is very useful to know! I haven't got one yet, but the reserved spot for it is right below my bedroom window and I think I'd go mad with one wibble board, let alone 3! This pushes me towards glass a bit more!

@TheLarryknight Жыл бұрын

Polyvinyl cuts down the ultra violet light that plants depend on so twin wall poly will keep warmer than glass but won’t encourage growth .

@LoveFlaps 3 жыл бұрын

What was the brand of your old polycarbonate greenhouse? Cheers x

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

it was a billy oh but I don't think you get that one anymore

@jameswillison2220 2 жыл бұрын

I just glazed a whole 8x6 it was £3 a panel n cost £99 for the whole greenhouse which I got for nothing so at £3 a panel it was cheap as chips

@jmad8163 2 жыл бұрын

Glazed with glass or poly? I'm struggling to understand how glass can be so much more expensive. Surely a lot of these greenhouse suppliers are ripping people off?

@roberttillotson6861 2 жыл бұрын

What is your roof made of?

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

The greenhouse roof is polycarbonate the same as the rest of the greenhouse. Those panels are corrugated and have a protective UV coating.

@neilroberts8357 Ай бұрын

Hi. Can I ask where you buy your polycarbonate sheets? £10 sounds very cheap. Thanks.

@eliandkate Ай бұрын

It was from our local BandQ but this was a few years ago now, I very much doubt they’d be that price now. 🥲

@neilroberts8357 Ай бұрын

@@eliandkate thanks for replying.

@melanphilia 3 жыл бұрын

I'm subbing for the accent. All hail the Scots

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@rochelleduff9277 2 жыл бұрын

I have been researching greenhouses in dreams of putting one up this year. Someone on another channel pulled out all of their poly panels and covered with greenhouse tape to seal up the ends from getting dusty/mouldy and kept them more secure inside. I wish I could afford glass. Maybe poly panels to start and replace with glass In a few years.

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely go with poly to start with. That's what I did and it let's you get a feel for things and see if greenhouses are for you. I'd one hundred percent recommend taping over the ends. I wish someone had to me about that at the start, would have made the job of cleaning so much easier. I also used duct tape to secure as much as I could in way of the panels to the frames. Honestly though, if it hadn't been for the problems with the wind, my little polycarbonate greenhouse did the job. It kept me going in tomatoes and peppers for 6 years.

@amogrows Жыл бұрын

did you have bar capping on your polycarbonate greenhouse?

@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

Must confess not not knowing what that is sorry Worth noting that this is quite an old video and polycarbonate greenhouses have come on a whole lot since then

@amogrows Жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate Fair play, it's just some trim that goes over the frame, supposedly it helps to keep the water out. I am complete novice in the process of setting about installing my first greenhouse, so I've been spending some time watching as many videos on the subject I can find and reading up on whatever I can (for free). Currently clearing a space and digging out a footing for it. I have my heart set on an Elite Belmont 8x4 with all the bells and whistles

@eliandkate Жыл бұрын

I think you’re doing it right…. Research away and get as much info as possible…. It’ll make a difference 😍😍😍

@yelrihsretrac4617 10 күн бұрын

Does the plastic film on the polycarbonate panel on the greenhouse have to be removed?

@eliandkate 10 күн бұрын

it's a bit difficult for me to say as I'm not there with you looking at it, but if it's like the sticky protective film you get on new items to stop them scratching then yeah, it'll come off eventually anyway so you might as well

@yelrihsretrac4617 10 күн бұрын

The polycarbonate panel has film on both sides,the instructions say,One side is clear film,another side is white color film,need to remove 2 side films from all edges before installing the Polycarbonate sheets..Also says the clear film needs to be exposed to sunlight,my question is does it have effect on the plants growing and producing fruit?

@eliandkate 10 күн бұрын

afraid I can't say. You'd be better checking with the suppliers.

@yelrihsretrac4617 10 күн бұрын

@@eliandkate Ok, thanks for the reply,have a great day☺️

@eliandkate 10 күн бұрын

Good luck

@spacestripe 4 жыл бұрын

think ill need to upgrade to glass too eli

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no. Have the storms caused havoc for you? I've seen some right horror stories of gardens and allotments on twitter :(

@spacestripe 4 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate Actually I've thankfully not had any problems. You are just making me jealous 😅. The glass one looks great.

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

I do love it. BUT they are not cheap. That's my only gripe, almost had to remortgage.

@alangaillard2988 3 жыл бұрын

You can get tape to cover the open ends of the polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is far safer than glass if you have kids or pets. Your greenhouse is high in the range of glass greenhouse, multi-panel horticultural glass greenhouses, which are comparable with polycarbonate pricewise, I'd say are quite poorer than polycarbonate.

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

You know I think there is a similar thing with polycarbonate too, in terms of different qualities. I'm sureine would have been really low on the scale.

@johnrogan9420 2 жыл бұрын

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@markhoverd4993 3 жыл бұрын

I have an aluminium framed greenhouse with glass. It costs me £5.50 for a glass panel when one breaks, polycarbonate in the same size costs £4.50 so not a huge amount of difference. I do prefer glass though for its weight and durability. I believe polycarbonate flexes quite a bit in high winds which can cause it to work loose from the frame. Being in Wales I'd definitely stick to glass 😁

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

jeez that's cheap glass :D I'm guessing it's not the toughened horticultural stuff?

@markhoverd4993 3 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate it's definitely horticultural glass which is thinner than the normal glass you'd have in your windows. About 3mm I think and 610mm X 610mm standard size. My glazier gets it in large packs precut. Not sure if it's toughened or not. I needed to replace a piece of glass the other week near the apex that was 660mm and had to get that cut from standard float glass (same stuff as windows). That cost me £14.50 for a single piece it was much heavier and 4mm thick so the smaller glass clips I normally use wouldn't fit. Luckily I had some larger types too 😂

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

ah yeah.... sorry doh moment. Mine isn't traditional horticultural glass, it's a tiny bit thicker - and it's toughened safety glass - specific to my greenhouse brand. Sorry - not enough coffee yet - not firing on all cylinders

@mobrien145 2 жыл бұрын

What size is the greenhouse

@eliandkate 2 жыл бұрын

Its a standard 6ft by 8ft but be warned, it looks much bigger than it is because I'm using a wide angle lens to film

@Growyourheirlooms 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I put up with my 10x12 poly greenhouse for 9 years. Building a glass greenhouse this summer. I will NEVER use poly again

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the glass greenhouse build. An exciting wee project for summer.

@zombie007fuck 2 жыл бұрын

like NO. 1000 :D

@ColinMill1 3 жыл бұрын

We have a smallholding on the edge of the Peak District and it's a very exposed site. An early introduction to the possibilities here was to have one of our pole barns blow about 50 yards across the road and into a neighbour's field so we don't muck about when it comes to structures! We use 10mm polycarbonate attached with wood screws and mudguard washers at no more than 300mm intervals to heavy tanalised wooden frames for both the greenhouses and cold frames. There is no way the polycarbonate is going anywhere and much of ours is over 8 years old and still perfect. Unfortunately, there are so many aluminium greenhouses sold with 4mm polycarbonate held in by clips etc and with far too big panels they give the whole polycarbonate thing a bad name. Properly done it's great but my advice is to use 10mm and forget the thinner sizes.

@RichWoods23 2 жыл бұрын

This is true. It's all about how each element works together. There's no point in having a solidly designed and built frame (whether timber or aluminium) if you then skimp on the panes. At the end of the day you get what you pay for, so it's important that you do your homework and ask the right questions of each potential supplier. Personally I intend to look for 6-8mm UV-resistant clear polycarbonate in an aluminium frame (decisions based on my local conditions, and personal finances) but if I visited a supplier and wasn't allowed to thump or jiggle a pane in their show-home greenhouse, I'd walk away.

@DAM89 4 жыл бұрын

How well do plants grow under polycarbonate? it naturally blocks about 98% of UV.

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

Actually things grew every bit as well as outdoors or under glass. Plants dont actually need UV light to photosynthesise (although there are beneficial to an extent). The positives of polycarbonate filtering UV is because like humans, too much UV can be damaging. If UV filtering is a factor in your decision ( say maybe you live somewhere very sunny) then polycarbonate is certainly a lot cheaper than having to buy shading for your greenhouse on top of the expense of the actual greenhouse.

@DAM89 4 жыл бұрын

@@eliandkate Thank You. Im thinking of building a shelter/greenhouse using polycarbonate corrugated roofing.

@eliandkate 4 жыл бұрын

ohhh. good luck! That will be awesome.

@birdieh1716 3 жыл бұрын

I am in New Zealand and I had 2 Edenlite glasshouses in the past. I loved them but during a storm, my second one lost its roof trusses and the glass panes crashed to the floor. Thankfully no one was in the glasshouse at the time. The insurers replaced it with a twin-walled polycarbonate Rion greenhouse. It stays much warmer in the evening and I am able to keep growing tomatoes right through winter. No problems growing the fruits and veggies I want to eat.

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

awesome that they were replaced easily enough - we don't need the stress of loosing a greenhouse :)