Clearly energy has become more and more of a concern over the years. With a higher frequency of polar vortex events, growers are looking for ways improve efficiency when it comes to saving energy. If your greenhouse covering is due to be replaced, now is the time to research alternatives to help cut energy costs and drive down your expenses.

By switching to a twin-wall material like Solexx, growers are able to save hundreds of dollars on energy expenses. Check the numbers for yourself on the USDA’s virtual grower analysis: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Research/docs.htm?docid=19961.  Just enter your structure features and you will get side by side comparisons of energy consumption using different types of covering, including Solexx .

With a 2.3R value, Solexx maximizes energy efficiency. Re-covering is quick and easy on any structure; it is particulary useful on a hoop house. Unlike polycoarbonate, Solexx is flexible and easily conforms to the hoop house shape – no more double-poly blowers needed!

For some additional energy saving tips for those who are not in the market yet for new covering, check out this article about simple steps to saving energy in a greenhouse that was recently published Grower Talks. http://www.ballpublishing.com/GrowerTalks/ViewArticle.aspx?articleID=21113