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BIOBUBBLE Bubble wrap for insulation
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Posted by sharingjoy 6 (My Page) on Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 14:17
| Has anyone attempted the use of the Biobubble wrap for insulation? I have been searching for a good deal on bubble wrap found a ton on ebay and came across the biobubble, just wondered if anyone has used this and if it like the light penetrate through the bubbles.
I have constructed a 10X12 hoop house for the winter months. I'm am using the 6mm Plastic I bought from Home depot for 79 bucks- 20X100 roll. It was cheap and we have few uses we can get out of this roll. I have read post against using this stuff, and will consider changing it in the spring if it makes it through the winter here in NE Kansas.
I appreciate any input.
Joy =) |
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RE: BIOBUBBLE Bubble wrap for insulation
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| I've used the 6 mil stuff (from their rival) and haven't had a problem with it. It will deteriorate quicker if it's in the summer sun, but if you take it down in summer it will probably last at least two seasons. As far as biobubble, my only question would be how much light it would let through. I do think it would help retain heat, but you're already loosing about 20 percent of the sun since the "clear" 6 mil stuff is a milky white. I think the posts against using it is a combination of how quickly it breaks down in relation to the dedicated UV protected film and the amount of light it blocks. Perhaps the biobubble could be layered over the very top of the hoophouse--or on the sides only--and still keep the house warmer and let the sun through?? |
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