Save Money With Bubble Wrap Greenhouse Oregon

By Della Monroe


One of the biggest problems for people with greenhouses is the cost of keeping them warm during cold periods. By using bubble wrap greenhouse Oregon gardeners can protect plants from frost in unheated enclosures or cut heat loss (and therefore the cost of heating) by up to 50%. Other benefits of this plastic insulating material are its low cost, long life, and ease of installation. This really is a DIY solution that even un-handy men and women can use.

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.

Another inescapable natural enemy which reduces the useful life of plastics is ultraviolet light, but this insulation is specially treated to resist UV rays. This help prolong the life of the sheets when they are lining the glass. Simply cut the sheets to fit snugly inside the framing of each pane. Daylight passes right through the wrapping to keep your plants thriving.

Using the bubble-wrap means that heat transfer is reduced as much as 50%. Some people don't use any heat in a lined structure, over-wintering plants that are almost hardy enough to survive outside but need some protection. Frost is kept out as well as much of the cold. Hardy greens like collards might grow all winter in Oregon.

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.

Manufacturers give installation tips, as do gardening blogs posted by people who've used this economical sheeting. Some wrap can be pressed against wet glass, where it will stay until you peel it off. Users say that push pins (for wooden frames) and shipping tape are handy tools. There are also spray adhesives, special corner supports, and tough belt-like strips made to keep joined sheets in place.

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.

The bubbles trap air to keep heat transfer to a minimum. It's like putting your plants in down jackets for the winter. Once things get warmer, just remove the wrapping, roll it up, and store it for use next winter. This helps extend the product life, since it won't be exposed to harsher summer sun. Marking the sheets to show which glass panel they covered makes next year's work easier, as well.




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