Polyfilm vs. ETFE: A 30-Year Cost Case for Smarter Greenhouse Glazing
The choice of greenhouse covering material is rarely as simple as comparing price per square foot. Upfront material cost is only one variable in an
The choice of greenhouse covering material is rarely as simple as comparing price per square foot. Upfront material cost is only one variable in an
For many greenhouse projects, the glazing decision eventually narrows to a familiar comparison: Polycarbonate or something newer like ETFE? Polycarbonate has become a common choice
If you’ve spent any time researching greenhouse design, you’ve probably noticed that most conversations about materials tend to circle around the same options. Glass. Polycarbonate.
At some point in the process of every greenhouse project, the focus narrows to a deceptively simple question: What should we use for glazing? It’s
When ETFE comes up in greenhouse design, it’s often described as lighter than glass, highly transparent, and long-lasting. Those are useful starting points, but they
Developing a greenhouse lighting strategy for your grow operation might seem overwhelming. How much do I need to use greenhouse supplemental lighting? Does light intensity
Solar greenhouse design begins with choosing the correct orientation for your greenhouse on your given site. For those in the Northern hemisphere, the length of the
Get A Free Quote At Ceres, we help our clients become smarter growers by staying at the forefront of greenhouse technology. We conduct our own
For the second installation of our greenhouse lighting series, we will be discussing the difference between the two most commonly used artificial lights in commercial greenhouse
The Relationship Between Greenhouse Design and Supplemental Lighting The benefit of growing in a greenhouse, rather than growing indoors, is the ability to utilize free
The following is an excerpt from The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse, with additional content provided by expert greenhouse grower Paul Alaback. Year-round greenhouse growers and all gardeners
