Gardening

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1. I have one suggestion for you that will save you a lot of grief long term.

Fri Jun 22, 2012, 08:29 AM

Jun 2012

Don't use cheap sheet poly from the hardware store (as is shown in the photo). It isn't UV stabilized, and can break down in as little as 4 to 6 months, tearing, flaking, and crumbling.

It will initially cost you about 4 times as much, but invest in some UV stabilized greenhouse poly. It should last a minimum of 5 years in most climates, and here in Michigan, the stuff rated 5 years actually lasts about 10 for me.

Something like this basic type:

http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/4-year-greenhouse-film/plastic-greenhouse-film

Or something like this that has better anti-condensation coating:

http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/thermal-ac-greenhouse-film/plastic-greenhouse-film

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Thank you. jtuck004 Jun 2012 #2

And then I read this... jtuck004 Jun 2012 #3

Good ideas. Thank you again. n/t jtuck004 Jun 2012 #5

very cool NJCher Jun 2012 #6

I agree, don't use cheap plastic BlueToTheBone Jun 2012 #7

That's a cool design. Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #8

There are, and I don't have a link. light tubular steel car covers, jtuck004 Jun 2012 #9