Can I use plexi glass for my greenhouse?

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Stone_Family3

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I would like to use plexiglass for my greenhouse since I will be getting it for free. I know it will crack and get brittle over time. But is it still a good material? Also what if I just did a plexiglass roof and windows but had an actual building (like converting an old shed)?

Any thoughts?
 

Kya D

Active Member
I don't know where you live but as a roof I don't think Plexiglass would hold snow.
Also it tends to get kinda milky color after sun exposure.
I might say "for free take for buy waste time" like my Mama used to say.
Do you know how thick the plex is?
 

Stone_Family3

New Member
It all varies in thickness. We were going to put extra supports on the pitched roof. I'm still trying to think of a way to make it retain more heat to melt the snow. I might just have to go out there and poke it with a broom.

We aren't looking to do something big maybe big enough for a 6 ft table on one side and walking on the other. Just enough to keep some plants going through the winter and get the starts growing.
 


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