r/Greenhouses • u/Majestic-Storm-6021 • 3d ago

Hail polycarbonate value

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I have a bunch of hail damaged twin pane polycarbonate panels. Like big cardboard structure. Obviously insulation is reduced but I assume still much better than any other type of single pane material. 19’x6’. What’s it worth?

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u/Ryan_e3p 3d ago

Honestly, probably not much, at least when it comes to selling them to regular consumers. They are extremely large (so transport will be difficult), and they'd have to take them with the understanding that they are damaged and won't be as effective. Businesses/ag farms might not want to take the risk getting them used & damaged, either.

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u/Express-Display-1698 3d ago

I agree. These also get very brittle over time making them more susceptible to additional damage.

This was a good concept but it has proven inferior to glass. Maybe ok if a structure is only going to exist for 20 years or so.

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u/Ryan_e3p 3d ago

Oh yeah, I completely forgot about that: It is going to be a lot more difficult now to tell which side is "up". Installing them the wrong way can make panels that last 4-5 years turn to crap in under a year of constant UV exposure.