Diy Greenhouse Plastic Sheeting Mil

Cut a piece the same size as.

Diy greenhouse plastic sheeting mil.

When selecting a plastic greenhouse covering you should select a thickness of at least 6 mil. Greenhouse plastic is made to be more durable than regular plastic. A good quality polyethylene greenhouse plastic should last you at least 4 years even in high uv environments when installed properly. Regular plastic sheets will tear easily when cut because the ends fray but greenhouse plastic is specially made to resist tearing and stand up to weather.

If you are using a quick low cost build like our tutorial it may be best to invest in something economical like our standard 6 mil or 10 mil. There is a wide variety of plastic sheeting for greenhouses. The type that is best for you will depend on the specifics of your installation. It is actually knitted instead of just formed into sheets.

Cut a piece of 6 mil plastic sheeting to fit each wall. This type of plastic is perfect for wrapping around different. Check out our tutorial on how to build a simple greenhouse making outdoor growing easier than ever.