Glazing

Juliana compact greenhouses are available in the UK with two glazing types. These being toughened glass or polycarbonate glazing, however, both variants are normally sold at the same price, so choosing between the two isn’t about cost, but about your preference.

Toughened glass is the more traditional option, being long-pane pieces of real glass but with the added bonus of being durable. It’s safer than horticultural glass which other brands provide, as toughened glass, if ever broken breaks into tiny pieces, rather than large shards of potentially dangerous glass pieces, making it safer for when children and pets and playing nearby.

Polycarbonate is thought to be a better alternative in regards to providing an improved atmosphere for your plants, but at the cost of it being opaque, rather than transparent - which some gardeners are not too keen on. Although not actually glass, polycarbonate is a highly-durable plastic, and in the case of Juliana is 6mm thick, twin-walled polycarbonate. This is basically like two sheets combined together, with an air gap in between. The air gap is great at trapping heat, letting your plants make the most of the Sun’s natural warmth for longer, as the heat isn’t as easily lost.

When purchasing a Juliana compact greenhouse, the glazing choice will all depend on if you prefer the traditional look or transparent toughened glass, or the added benefit of the polycarbonate opaque glazing.