How to secure bubble wrap to greenhouse?

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  1. PhilC

    PhilC Gardener

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    Hey,

    I'm trying to find ways to clip bubble wrap to my greenhouse (greenhouse people - Simplicity)
    But the usual clip and washer that can be used on a lot of greenhouses don't look like they'll work on this greenhouse.

    It gets too wet inside there during winter so i can't use tape either.

    What else works well?
     
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    a) ask Greenhouse people for their solution
    b) if you have open channels to take 'cropped' bolts and nuts, use large flat washers to prevent tear through,
    c) or expanding curtain wires across.
     
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    Have you actually tried some of the standard Alliplug clips ?
    The pictures of the Simplicity glazing bars seem to be the standard size for them, they seem to use the standard fixing bolts so the clips should fit.

    For the plain corner bars you can use a variety of things, single or double sided sticky tape, hot glue etc.

    Using the stand off types will give you better insulation.

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      I have greenhouse people Hercules. I find a good one is the black point that pierces the bubble plastic with push on plastic disc. Had them in b&q previously. The channels are a wee bit wide so a lot of the plastic fitments you twist to wedge don't hold well, but I think the black one is softer plastic so seems to hold. Amazon has them as
      Elixir Gardens Greenhouse Bubble Wrap Insulation Clips
       
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      bolt some timbers on to the glazing bars then use drawing pins or a staple gun
       
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