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Monday, March 09, 2020 Matt D. Connecticut

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Greenhouse Covering (6mil Polyethylene Film) Sides Secured

This shows the long sides and the ends. A trench is pre-dug along the long sides of the structure that is about 8 inches deep and 12 inches wide. This allows an area for the plastic to lay into and then it is easy to toss the soil back on the plastic which creates a very strong anchor and seal. The end walls are held on by many 1.25” x 4” snap clamps which do a great job of holding, as long as you use enough of them.

The plastic is greenhouse grade single layer 6mil clear. It is strong enough to take the wind for multiple years and still provide a good light transmittance. There are always little tears/holes and the silver tape marks some of the patch areas to prevent any issues during the season.
 



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