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3mm Horticultural Glass for aluminum greenhouse and garden house

3mm Horticultural Glass is the lowest grade of glass produced and as such is the lowest price glass available. As a consequence, unlike float glass, you may find marks or blemishes in horticultural glass, which won’t affect its main use as glazing within greenhouses.

Only available in 3mm thick glass panels, horticultural glass is cheaper than toughened glass, but will break more easily – and when horticultural glass breaks it breaks into sharp shards of glass. However you are able to cut horticultural glass to size – unlike toughened glass which cannot be cut and must be bought in exact size panels to suit what you are glazing.

The mode of transportation can be selected by sea or rail .We will buy insurance for the goods, and the beneficiary company of the insurance is our client company.

The loading of FCL cargo is done by our professional team, and the loading of LCL cargo is done by the port warehouse.

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    Any size and shape of glass customization is accepted.
    Popular sizes are below:
    610 x 457mm (24 x 18 inches)
    610 x 610mm (24 x 24 inches)
    730 x 1422mm (28.7 x 56 inches)

    Standard greenhouse glass or 3mm horticultural glass as it’s known is the cheapest greenhouse glazing and is in 2 pieces per panel. The individual panes measure 2ft x 2ft (610mm*610mm). The disadvantages of Horticultural or Standard greenhouse glass are that when it breaks it does so into large dangerous shards .

    3mm Horticultural Glass

    Float glass grade

    A grade

    Thick tolerance

    ±0.2mm

    Application

    Aluminum Greenhouse, Garden house ,Shed house.

    Shape

    Rectangle,Irregular,Square,Trapezoid,triangle

    Edge

    Flat edge ,Seamed edge ,arrised edges,Round edge

    Min order

    100M2

    Custom size

    Yes

    Trademark

    LYD GLASS

    Customized logo

    NO

    Packing

    Paper or powder ,Cork mat mat between the glass

    Transport Package

    Safety Plywood Crates Packing

    Customized packaging

    Yes

    Origin

    Qinhuangdao,China

    Port:

    Qinhuangdao Port or Tianjin port

    Price

    FOB or CIF

    Payment Terms:

     T/T

    Warranty:

    2-10 Years

    Type:

    Non-Tempered

    Supply Ability

    Supply Ability: 75 tons per day

    Lead Time:

    Within 15 days after confirming order

    Certificate or test report:

    CE EN-12150-2:2004,CAN CGSB 12.1-2022 , ANSI Z97.1-2015(R2020), CPSC 16 CFR 1201-2024 .

    Enhanced Strength

    LYD GLASS only uses A-grade float glass to produce horticultural glass. The edge of the glass is treated to avoid scratching the personnel.

    • Superior Safety

      Horticultural Glass is non-tempered glass

      Cutting: Large sheets of annealed (float) glass are cut to the exact required dimensions and shapes using automated glass cutting machines.

      Edging: All edges of the cut glass are ground .scratching people.

      Edging can be flat, pencil, beveled, etc.

      Washing: The prepared glass sheets are thoroughly washed with de-ionized water and brushed to remove any dust, debris, oils, or particles. This ensures a clean surface .

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    3mm Horticultural Glass
    What it is:
    3mm horticultural glass (also known as greenhouse glass) is a type of glass specifically designed for use in greenhouses, garden centers, and other horticultural applications. It's a standard thickness and grade of glass used for the panels/glazing of greenhouse structures.
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    Key Characteristics & Considerations
    Composition: It is typically made from float glass, an industry-standard for its clarity, durability, and consistency.

    Thickness: The 3mm thickness is a common and cost-effective option. It provides a balance of light transmission, weight, and cost. It is usually lighter than thicker panes, making installation easier.

    Light Transmission: Horticultural glass provides a high level of light transmission which is crucial for plant growth. Adequate light is essential for photosynthesis, the process by which 
    Strength and Durability: While not as strong as toughened glass, 3mm horticultural glass is durable enough to withstand wind, rain, and the general stresses of a greenhouse environment.

    Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to other types of greenhouse glazing materials (like polycarbonate or acrylic), regular horticultural glass is often a very cost-effective.

    Fragility: The most notable disadvantage is that horticultural glass is not tempered, making it more susceptible to breaking when impacted.

    Installation: Proper installation is critical. Glass is installed in greenhouses using glazing clips or rubber gaskets to help with the stability of the glass.

    Maintenance: Regular cleaning of the panes is required to ensure plants always get the full benefit of maximum light transmission.

    Sizes: Commonly available in standard sizes designed to fit common greenhouse frames. You'll encounter different sizes depending on the particular frame design.
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    Purpose & Uses
    Primarily used as the glazing (the transparent panels) for greenhouses.
    Also employed in garden cloches, cold frames, and similar structures where light and protection for plants are needed.
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    Summary
    3mm horticultural glass is an essential, cost-efficient option for greenhouse owners. It's known for its excellent light transmission and is suitable for many gardening conditions to help to facilitate plant growth. However, as it's not tempered, it is more fragile compared to toughened glass, so care should be taken during handling and installation.
     
    The shape of customized  Horticultural Glass glass can be Rectangle, Custom Horticultural Glass is produced under strict quality control.

    We have a professional sales team with more than 15 years of experience in the glass industry. Modern equipment supports us to quickly deliver orders and strict quality control to ensure perfect products are delivered to each of our customers. Customers first, win-win cooperation.

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