Tag: light transmission

  • Alternative Greenhouse Materials

    Alternative Greenhouse Materials

    Introduction Glass has been used as a greenhouse covering material for centuries, and for good reason. Light transmission, chemical stability, resistance to ultraviolet (UV) degradation, structural integrity, and ease of cleaning are all properties that make it very well suited to the task. However, fragility and heat transmission remain poor. Considering the cost of heating…

  • How to improve light transmission in glasshouses

    How to improve light transmission in glasshouses

    Find out the factors that influence light at crop level and the strategies that can be used to improve light transmission.