Insulating a greenhouse means that you keep all climatic and mechanical negative influences of the outside world away from the plants all year round and above all constantly. So it takes a certain amount of indispensable tools, which we will introduce to you in principle.

Foil is one way of insulating the greenhouse

In principle, when there is an uninterrupted period of use in the home, there are several natural hazards to be addressed at once that could affect your plants over the 12 months of the year. in the In spring it is usually the night frosts, which often occur unexpectedly, in summer overheating is to be avoided and day after day it is a matter of having optimal humidity levels inside and ultimately the lighting must also be right. Around to insulate a greenhouse, the relevant specialist trade offers complete kits that can also be used for retrofitting, but are not necessarily available at a bargain price. Many hobby gardeners therefore prefer to do it with traditional methods.

Insulate foils by the meter for the greenhouse

The bubble wrap known from the packaging industry in particular has been very popular for many years and is preferably attached to the outside. The cut webs are from the Top edge of roof to the left and right applied to the ground and carefully fixed in order to withstand the next storm unscathed. Depending on the type of construction of the house, it can be attached with a UV-stable adhesive tape provided for this purpose. There are also slides that with a special nail border are provided to be mounted on an existing wooden frame. Depending on the substructure and the annual period of use, we recommend insulating the greenhouse:

  • Grid film (transparent or coloured; thickness: at least 280 g/m2)
  • Bubble wrap with UV protection (approx. 30 mm nubs)
  • Perforated tarpaulins (particularly easy to roll up and long service life)
  • Multi-wall sheets (thickness from 4 mm, particularly durable)

Avoid too much heat in summer

What is lacking in warmth in winter often becomes a serious nuisance for plants in early summer. If there are several hot days in a row, it gets too hot inside relatively quickly tropical temperatures, which can easily exceed the 50°C mark. Consequently, the countermeasure is: Insulate the greenhouse against possible overheating. For this we have special shade fabric proven in practice, which are available by the meter or a little more expensive, but much more convenient, in the form of roller blinds.

Low-light months require additional lighting

You should definitely insulate your greenhouse particularly well if you are growing exotic plants. Will dark film used for air conditioning, a so-called assimilation light is often required in addition, which must be used partially. In addition, older films collect dust and dirt on the surface, thus keeping the growth-enhancing sunlight away from the plants.

tips

When purchasing films for insulating the greenhouse, it is better to seek advice from a specialist retailer beforehand. It is best to choose antidust materials that are dust and dirt repellent.

Category:

Garden design