bubblewrap

I've been reading all the posts advising on the use of bubblewrap.i have two questions, where is the best place to buy from and do you recommend small or large bubbles
thanks in advance

 

Hi Alan
Larger bubbles would allow more light through.

The important thing is getting a still air gap between the bubblewrap and the glazing itself.
If warm air can get around the bubblewrap to the cold glazing the heat is gone

uv resistant bubblewrap is ideal for glass greeenhouses, cheap normal bubblewrap for poly covered ones as uv protection is in the poly.

 

Hi Alan

I think Hex is right about the larger bubble wrap. I bought the small bubble wrap as it was cheaper. Mine came from Focus in a roll of about 35 meters. It was the cheapest I could find.

Hex is right about UV resistance, but if you are only going to use it in the winter it may not matter too much.

 

do people think the bubble wrap you get from remoals people is better value? They come in various sizes of bubble. It seems that if you mention "gardening" the price doubles!

 

nixon
thats why i was asking where everyone had brought from
buy on ebay cheap
buy on "gardening sites" much dearer
seems you pay for all hobbies be it gardening or what ever

 

I do not remember the exact details of the bubble wrap from Focus. I think it was �£15 per roll 75 cms wide and 35 metres long. It was half the price or less of garden centres. But you did have to buy complete rolls.

http://www.phflexible.co.uk/acatalog/Bubble_Wrap___Small_bubble.html

This place is a third that of Focus - but carriage is �£12.

 

ta 4 info - will check with local removal firms and report back

 

peters
thanks for the reply
that company is 5 mile up the road at the most didn't know we had one so close
cheers will give them a call in the morning
thanks again
alan

 

so does the bubblewrap have to touch the glass then? i am just getting into gardening as the new house i moved into has a large garden and a greenhouse, but i am not sure what to do greenhouse - wise

 

GD
You need the airgap ..an inch or two at most.

Don`t make it too big as it`s easier for convective currents to circulate the air inbetween the glass and bubblewrap and reduce the insulation value.

The important thing is to seal the bubblewrap layer so it`s as airtight as possible from the rest of the greenhouse.

Usually easier said than done