Greenhouse covers include plastics and glass among other things. Polyethylene films are popular options, as well as polycarbonate. Fiberglass and acrylic coverings are two other available options.
The different types of greenhouse covers may be compared by their ability to insulate and transmit both light and heat. The expense and average lifetime are other things to consider. How difficult the installation of a particular material is also matters to many people.
Other greenhouse covers include metal wall and roof options as well as insect screens. Metal surfaces are generally used for shade. This shade can offer heat retention or simply protection from the sun. Insect screens, as the name suggests, are used to satisfy needs related to pest control.
