Wind Battered greenhouse

Hi folks, after replacing my greenhouse glass with twin wall polycarbonate I have realised that it's totally unsuitable due to the force of the wind that my greenhouse catches. It's been torn in half where it was screwed down. I'm reluctant to get glass as I've got kids and don't want them slicing themselves on broken bits. Any suggestions for a suitable affordable alternative? Was considering going with flexibility and covering the entire frame with white tarpaulin or waterproof parachute material. Has anyone tried this? Thanks for any advice

 

Do you have a budget in mind? Can it be moved to a less windy site? Your idea of tarpaulin was also my first thought too.

 

Welcome to GC Rachiepache. I too live in a windy area and when I bought my aluminium greenhouse I bolted it down to a concrete base. I opted for toughened glass and although slightly more expensive it's more than paid for itself. It's heavier, which helps to keep the greenhouse stable and less likely to blow out in gale force winds, it's withstood a force 10 with the exception of one pane. If the glass breaks it shatters into tiny pieces like a car windscreen which is less dangerous should your youngsters come across it.

 

Thanks folks for your replies. I hadn't thought of toughened glass thinking that standing up to the wind wasn't an option but if it can withstand a force 10 gale I'm inclined to give it a try just to avoid starting from scratch. I wish there was something like a tent on the market. Flexible but allowing in plenty of light and a decent size too.

 

Hi how about a poly tunnel regds Alex