What are the pros and cons to building a flat roof instead of a triangle roof on a greenhouse?
Mike asked:
my girlfriends building a small greenhouse for our apartment balcony, and we were thinking it would be easier to build a greenhouse with a flat roof instead of a triangle roof, just like some commercial building have flat roofs.
my girlfriends building a small greenhouse for our apartment balcony, and we were thinking it would be easier to build a greenhouse with a flat roof instead of a triangle roof, just like some commercial building have flat roofs.
Is there a reason why every greenhouse I’ve ever seen has a triangle roof?
Flat roofs, glass that is, do not reflect sun rays as eficiently as an angled roof. glass. (triangle).
Well it would depend on the kind of material you are using. If it is a soft vinyl/plastic, then it could get ruined by rain. An angled roof lets the water run down the sides easier, while a flat roof can sometimes collect water, making the roof sag down or even burst if it builds up enough.
I would have to guess the reason would be that the roof is made of glass. Any weight, rain or snow, would crack or break the panels.