RE: Greenhouse problems/PVC

Hmmm I have some schedule 40 PVC that has been exposed for 15 years. No
problems.

Cyndi


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
Behalf Of Daryl
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 11:17 AM
To: gardenchat
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Greenhouse problems/PVC

We used sched 40. It's great when it isn't exposed to strong sun. And
there
are a few pieces that are still hanging in after a few years, but most
got
brittle fairly quickly.

d


----- Original Message -----
From: <TeichFauna@aol.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Greenhouse problems/PVC


> There are two types of white PVC.  There is the cheaper thinner one,
and
> then Schedule 40 which is rated for outdoor use, and is much stronger,
and
> lasts
> a long time.  We use the schedule 40 on our water garden
installations
> and
> other applications.
> Noreen
> zone 9
> Texas Gulf Coast
>
> In a message dated 11/3/2008 11:40:49 AM Central Standard Time,
> justjess01@gmail.com writes:
>
> I've had  trouble with white PVC here in GA. It lasts for a year or
two,
>> then  fails, presumably because of the effects of strong sunlight.
And
>> the
>>  gray PVC will sag when it gets hot, even though it doesn't get
brittle
> like
>> the white stuff.
>
>
>
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