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Greenhouse Materials Quick Comparison Chart

	Advantages	Disadvantages
Acrylic	High visibility Durable Impact-resistant	Potential plant damage due to sun overexposure
Glass Greenhouses	High visibility Maximum light and heat absorption Strong and durable Low maintenance	Poor insulator unless double layered Heavy; difficult to install Breakable Potential plant damage due to sun overexposure
Polycarbonate Greenhouses	Lightweight, durable, impact-resistant Energy-efficient Light diffuses through, reducing plant damage due to sun overexposure Easy to install	High initial cost Lower visibility than glass
Polyethylene Greenhouses	Easy to install Low cost Effective transmitter of light	Replacements required about every couple years Prone to rips and tears More than one layer is needed for maximum energy-efficiency
PVC Greenhouses	Lightweight Portable, lightweight High visibility Retains heat	Less effective in larger greenhouses

	Advantages	Disadvantages
Aluminum Greenhouse Frames	Strong, durable No maintenance required Will not deteriorate over time	Higher initial cost Requires more material to make as strong a structure as steel (therefore increasing shadow in the greenhouse)
Plastics	Lightweight, portable Low cost Energy efficient	Not as strong as metal frames; requires more material to make a sound structure (therefore increasing shadow in the greenhouse) More prone to damage; less durable than metal frames
Steel Greenhouse Frames	Strongest material available Low cost Less material is needed to create a strong frame (therefore decreasing shadow in the greenhouse)	Heavier than other materials Will eventually rust and wear, requiring replacement
Wood Greenhouse Frames	Aesthetically pleasing Strong Easily accommodates mounting of accessories	Will deteriorate over time Requires more material to make as strong a structure as metal (therefore increasing shadow in the greenhouse) Requires regular maintenance

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