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    One thing the hurricane destruction did was allow us to look at what changes we wanted to make around the homestead.

    Because we had (have) so much to clean up, it has become almost a "clean slate" type situation in a lot of areas.

    Outbuildings in our garden areas, previously used for goats destroyed in the storm along with big pines falling on most of the garden fencing.

    Garden fencing was first installed in 1998, six foot high wire mesh anchored by 4X4s. It has held up fairly well for 27 years, but it's a good time to re-do everything and the hurricane damage gives me a reason.

    One of the things we haven't done on a large scale was greenhouse gardening. I've looked at a lot of the "kits" in the $4K or less range in the approx 10x24 size. Most don't impress for the money.
    I think we are are leaning towards home built with 4X4s four OC, a 2x6 band on each side at the top, then trusses to span 12 foot with a 1 foot overhang. 4/12 pitch roof with gutters.

    Question is what type of material for covering sides? I would like something long lasting. One small greenhouse we had with "mid grade" cheap plastic sheeting lasted a season, was nice, but a PITA.
    Definitely willing to spend some more bucks to get a long lasting product.

    On one of the "Homestead rescue" TV shows the daughter uses a semi rigid material that was clear that looked like chloroplast that is used for small signs. I'm wondering how that holds up long term?

    Recommendations on clear material for sides? Was thinking the heaviest plastic "tin" type roofing for the top.

    Thoughts?
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