. Agri-news. Agriculture. January 5, 1981 12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A NEW IDEA FOR GREENHOUSE INSULATION by Clive Schaupmeyer Alberta Horticultural Research Center, Brooks We've expressed concern about the Ohio method of energy conservation using a double inflated layer of polyethylene over an existing glass greehouse. We think it will cut out too much light. But here is an interesting if untried alternative from Cornell University. Add a single layer of poly, supported by small inflated, non-perforated poly tubes over the top of an existing fiberglass or glass greenhouse. Why use poly tubes? B
. Agri-news. Agriculture. January 5, 1981 12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A NEW IDEA FOR GREENHOUSE INSULATION by Clive Schaupmeyer Alberta Horticultural Research Center, Brooks We've expressed concern about the Ohio method of energy conservation using a double inflated layer of polyethylene over an existing glass greehouse. We think it will cut out too much light. But here is an interesting if untried alternative from Cornell University. Add a single layer of poly, supported by small inflated, non-perforated poly tubes over the top of an existing fiberglass or glass greenhouse. Why use poly tubes? Because when they are inflated they will tighten the poly and form an insulating air space between it and the glass or fiberglass poly • Form in- sulating air space. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Alberta. Alberta Agriculture. Communications Branch; Alberta. Alberta Agriculture. Print Media Branch; Alberta. Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Publishing Branch. [Edmonton] : Communications Branch, Alberta Dept. of Agriculture
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