Ryewater Nurseries's Issue - Solution - ETFE Panels by Holscot Background The Nurseries were seeking a new environment in which to cultivate authentic Thai vegetables in the UK specifically to service exclusive Thai restaurants in London. Problem A glass Greenhouse did not afford the right climate to encourage the vegetables to grow. Additionally the glass is prone to damage and is very heavy – typically 10 times the weight of ETFE. Solution Holscot put forward ETFE as an alternative to glass. Advantages: Better light transmission and heat retention than structures using glass. Plants grow faster and healthier because they receive the full spectrum of light. All year Gardening Internal temperatures can be up to 50% above ambient 30% higher temperature retention than single thickness glass

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