Solexx | Premium Professional Greenhouse Covering - Panels

Description

Solexx™ greenhouse covering (greenhouse plastic) is an insulated, flexible plastic covering that easily turns nearly any structure into a high-performance greenhouse. Made from high-density polyethylene plastic (HDPE), the superior twin-wall covering provides optimal diffuse light, significantly lowers energy costs, reduces condensation, and protects plants from harsh conditions without shattering, cracking or discoloring.

Whether you're ready to build a custom greenhouse, re-cover an aging greenhouse or rescue an old carport and turn it into a sunroom, the possibilities are endless with Solexx™ flexible, twin-wall greenhouse covering. Solexx™ is easy to install while providing the best insulation possible.

Solexx™ tops the charts for greenhouse covering options due to its superior performance, which means high heat retention and less temperature fluctuation for your plants and lower heating bills for you!

Unmatched Durability in Extreme Weather

• Withstands hail, wind and snow
• Won’t discolor or reduce light transmission over time
• Won’t crack in cold

Solexx Creates Ideal Growing Conditions

• 100% diffuse for optimal light
• Up to 25% faster growth
• Sun- and shade-loving plants grow side by side
• Reduced temperature fluctuations mean less stress

Energy Savings and Efficiency

• Superior insulation
• Qualifies for energy rebates
• Stays cooler in summer
• Reduces condensation

Reduced Labor and Liability Costs

• Guaranteed with 10-year limited UV warranty
• No yearly repairing and replacing
• No seasonal whitewashing – reduces injuries
• Consistent growth throughout means no plant rotations to sunnier locations

Versatile and Flexible

• Installs on any structure
• Continuous rolls eliminate seams
• Bends over corners and roof
• Trimmable

Sustainable

• Inert and BPA free – can be disinfected without off-gassing
• Keeps plastic out of the landfill
• Recyclable

Premium Professional Solexx™ Greenhouse Covering Features

• R Value for 3.5mm is 2.1. R Value for 5mm is 2.3.
• Strong and shatter proof greenhouse covering protects against wind and snow.
• Solexx™ greenhouse panels diffuse the light throughout the greenhouse for optimal plant growth.
• The double-walled insulated greenhouse material helps hold in the heat.
• 10-year limited UV warranty.

Installation and Ordering Tips

• Solexx™ is flexible and can wrap around peaks and corners for a watertight seal
• Solexx™ scores and cut easily - no power saw required Installs both horizontally and vertically (unlike polycarbonate) for less waste
• Available in pre-cut panels or custom length rolls up to 900' long (fewer seams means better insulation and less work)
• Two thicknesses: Use 3.5mm for almost all applications. Choose 5mm for high altitude, heavy snow areas. Join panels together with optional H-Channel or, simply overlap the panels (panels are an extra 1" for overlapping)
• For optimum support, set studs or trusses 2' apart on center

Specifications

Installation Video

INSTALLATION GUIDE

How Solexx™ Works – Science

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. 

Solexx™ greenhouse covering creates diffuse light providing more light to plants for better plant growth.

Solexx™ light is best for your business:

• Eliminates directional light that results in hot spots and shadows
• Lowers labor costs that are associated with rotating plants (plants mature at the same time)
• Accelerate plant growth by up to 25 percent
• Minimize extreme temperature fluctuations - temperature changes gradually
• Keeps the greenhouse from overheating and plants from burning
• Reduce the risk of employee injuries from falls that occur while whitewashing the greenhouse

Designed for Efficiency and Longevity

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 – including snow, wind and hail – 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.

Solexx™ Retains Heat 65% Better Than Poly Film
Compare the insulation quality of Solexx™ to other greenhouse coverings on the market.

R-Value - The measurement of insulating ability of the material. The higher the R-Value number the greater the insulation value.
U-Value - The measurement of heat loss through the material. The lower the U-Value the less heat is escaping.
*Independent testing, Solexx™ with caulked flutes. ** Requires constant inflation to maintain R-Value.

Energy Saving Analysis
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.

Both examples assume:

EXAMPLE 1: Salem, Oregon – Somewhat mild climate, temperatures generally above 30°F

EXAMPLE 2: Fort Collins, Colorado – Fairly cold conditions in winter

Technical Guide