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    My First Greenhouse

    So.... Having just acquired my very first greenhouse on eBay for the bargain price of about two pints
    I'm am now in need of some polycarbonate windows for it. I deliberately got one that was just the frame and only up the road as i don't want glass.

    Anyone know where sells the polycarbonate at a good price? eBay is going to be my first point of call, but is there anywhere else good i should be looking?

    Ta muchly
    Shoot for the stars, reach the tree tops
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    I bought some from Pack of 10, 4mm Greenhouse Polycarbonate Twinwall Sheets | 1220mm x 610mm | eBay
    They send a free roll of aluminium sealing tape too.

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    • #3
      Cheepest I've seen is 14 sheets for £45 and free delivers, which i think is good... Errrrm, any idea how many i need? It's 8x6, till i pick the greenhouse up I've no idea
      Shoot for the stars, reach the tree tops

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      • #4
        This should give you an idea https://www.greenhousewarehouse.com/...reenhouse.html

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        • #5
          You lucky thing Tatty...jealous...moi?!!
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          • #6
            Originally posted by TattyJJ View Post
            Cheepest I've seen is 14 sheets for £45 and free delivers, which i think is good... Errrrm, any idea how many i need? It's 8x6, till i pick the greenhouse up I've no idea
            About 25 (1220mm x 610mm)............... 4 for each side, 4 for each roof, 5 for the back & 4/5 for the front.
            Last edited by Bigmallly; 12-04-2016, 10:58 PM.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
              About 25 (1220mm x 610mm)............... 4 for each side, 4 for each roof, 5 for the back & 4/5 for the front.
              Really? Based on the link VC posted worked it out closer to 18....
              Ugh, off to do more maths
              Shoot for the stars, reach the tree tops

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              • #8
                You'll need 16 just for the sides & roof.
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                • #9
                  Yeah my bad, i worked it out m2 needed, but doesn't work that way.
                  Damn, this stuff isn't cheep!
                  Shoot for the stars, reach the tree tops

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                  • #10
                    I reckon about 100 squid should do it with some to spare.
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                    • #11
                      Yep that's what i'm making it, not cheep, but still much cheeper than new!
                      This stuff has a good life span right?...
                      Shoot for the stars, reach the tree tops

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                      • #12
                        I have had mine at least 5 years no sign of problems at this time.

                        When fitting make sure you have it the right way round otherwise the sun can cause problems and make sure it is well secured otherwise you will be going to see your neighbours after a strong wind.
                        Potty by name Potty by nature.

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                        We hang petty thieves and appoint great ones to public office.

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                        • #13
                          Maybe this D.I.Y. greenhouse will interest you.
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