{"id":898,"date":"2018-07-05T20:24:25","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T20:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adapt8.client-staging-sites.com\/?page_id=898"},"modified":"2024-08-19T16:46:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T23:46:37","slug":"how-solexx-works-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adapt8.us\/solexx-greenhouse-covering\/how-solexx-works-science\/","title":{"rendered":"How Solexx Works \u2013 Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Capturing the Benefits of Diffuse Light<\/h4>\n<p>Solexx covering is designed to diffuse light evenly. Light bends and reaches into every corner to touch all foliage, not just the upper canopy. Such consistent growing conditions allow plants to develop uniformly for an even crop ready for market simultaneously and up to 25 percent faster.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2756 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adapt8.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/light-diffusion-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Solexx greenhouse covering creates diffuse light providing more light to plants for better plant growth\" width=\"736\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adapt8.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/light-diffusion-image-2.jpg 736w, https:\/\/adapt8.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/light-diffusion-image-2-300x109.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><br \/>\n<br clear=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Solexx light is best for your business:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Eliminates directional light that results in hot spots and shadows<\/li>\n<li>Lowers labor costs that are associated with rotating plants (plants mature at the same time)<\/li>\n<li>Accelerate plant growth by up to 25 percent<\/li>\n<li>Minimize extreme temperature fluctuations &#8211; temperature changes gradually<\/li>\n<li>Keeps the greenhouse from overheating and plants from burning<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the risk of employee injuries from falls that occur while whitewashing the greenhouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Designed for Efficiency and Longevity<\/h4>\n<p>Solexx provides superior insulation, holding in warmth to keep heating costs low. Solexx has one of the highest R factors of 2.3R on the market, indicating it holds heat better than the competition and provides hundreds or thousands of dollars in energy savings. Solexx withstands the harshest elements \u2013 including snow, wind and hail \u2013 without fading, yellowing or cracking over time. Coverings have a 10-year limited UV warranty, but an even longer life expectancy. Best of all, maintenance is simple, and panels are readily available and easy to replace if needed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Solexx Retains Heat 65% Better Than Poly Film<\/h4>\n<p>Compare the insulation quality of Solexx to other greenhouse coverings on the market.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-adapt\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"12\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table-header\">\n<td>Greenhouse Covering<\/td>\n<td>R-Value<\/td>\n<td>U-Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5mm Solexx Panels*\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2.30<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.43<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3.5mm Solexx Panels*\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2.10<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0.48<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8mm Triple-Wall Polycarbonate<\/td>\n<td>2.00<\/td>\n<td>0.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Double Pane Storm Windows<\/td>\n<td>2.00<\/td>\n<td>0.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10mm Twin-Wall Polycarbonate<\/td>\n<td>1.89<\/td>\n<td>0.53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Double Polyethylene Film 6 mil<sup>**<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>1.70<\/td>\n<td>0.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8mm Twin-Wall Polycarbonate<\/td>\n<td>1.60<\/td>\n<td>0.63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6mm Twin-Wall Polycarbonate<\/td>\n<td>1.54<\/td>\n<td>0.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Double Polyethylene Film 6 mil<sup>**<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>1.50<\/td>\n<td>0.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4mm Twin-Wall Polycarbonate<\/td>\n<td>1.43<\/td>\n<td>0.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Single Pane Glass, 3mm<\/td>\n<td>0.95<\/td>\n<td>1.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Corrugated Polycarbonate<\/td>\n<td>0.88<\/td>\n<td>1.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Poly Film 6 mil<\/td>\n<td>0.83<\/td>\n<td>1.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Corrugated Fiberglass<\/td>\n<td>0.64<\/td>\n<td>1.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>R-Value &#8211; The measurement of insulating ability of the material. The higher the R-Value number the greater the insulation value.<\/li>\n<li>U-Value &#8211; The measurement of heat loss through the material. The lower the U-Value the less heat is escaping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Independent testing, Solexx with caulked flutes.<br \/>\n** Requires constant inflation to maintain R-Value.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Energy Saving Analysis<\/h4>\n<p>Below are comparisons of annual heating costs with different greenhouse covering options. A significant amount of money is saved by using Solexx plastic. With rising gas prices and a trend toward weather extremes, the savings are substantially greater than shown below. To receive an energy comparison based on your specific structure, submit your information on our <a href=\"\/contact-us\/request-a-solexx-quote\/\">quote form<\/a> or you can follow the link to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/services\/software\/download.htm?softwareid=309\">USDA Virtual Grower<\/a> to calculate it yourself.<\/p>\n<p><em>Both examples assume:<\/em><\/p>\n<table class=\"table-test\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Structure Size:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>30\u2032 x 100\u2032 greenhouse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Temperature:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Greenhouse kept at a minimum temperature of 45\u00b0F year-round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Heating Fuel:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Propane, $2 per gallon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Data Resource:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Compiled from the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/services\/software\/download.htm?softwareid=309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDA Virtual Grower software<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>EXAMPLE 1: Salem, Oregon \u2013 Somewhat mild climate, temperatures generally above 30\u00b0F<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"content-image img-responsive alignnone\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Virtual-grower-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"Energy costs for a commercial greenhouse in Oregon with various types of greenhouse coverings. Solexx is the most efficient reducing energy costs.\" width=\"700\" height=\"491\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>EXAMPLE 2: Fort Collins, Colorado \u2013 Fairly cold conditions in winter<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"content-image img-responsive alignnone\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Virtual-grower-colorado1.jpg\" alt=\"Energy costs for a commercial greenhouse in Colorado with various types of greenhouse coverings. Solexx is the most efficient reducing energy costs.\" width=\"700\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capturing the Benefits of Diffuse Light Solexx covering is designed to diffuse light evenly. Light bends and reaches into every corner to touch all foliage, not just the upper canopy. Such consistent growing conditions allow plants to develop uniformly for an even crop ready for market simultaneously and up to 25 percent faster. 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