Energy is a critical cost factor for commercial greenhouse operators. In North America, growers spend an average of $1 to $2 per square foot on heating their greenhouses. With ACRYLITEŽ multi-skin acrylic sheet's natural insulation qualities, it's possible to save up to 55%* in annual energy and heating costs when compared to single glazing. Backed by the industry's leading light transmission, no yellowing and hail warranties, ACRYLITEŽ multi-skin sheet is the premier choice in greenhouse coverings.
Len Busch Roses - Competitive though energy savings
Since 1981, all the greenhouses at Len Busch Roses have been glazed with ACRYLITEŽ Resist multi-skin, now covering a total area of 15 acres or 500,000 square feet. The material offers significant savings as compared with glass: "We have halved our energy costs," Busch says. The savings are due to the material's heat-insulating properties.
Rising electricity prices prompted Otto Bulk to look for alternatives to conventional energy sources. One energy solution is that his company has been building its greenhouses with ACRYLITEŽ Resist multi-skin for many years: "The material's high heat insulation saves us a lot of energy. Compared with glass, we save about one million dollars a year."
*This figure is confirmed by the Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering (IMAGDLO), which established that energy savings of 24 to 55% can be achieved using ACRYLITEŽ acrylic sheet.
