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Old 26-05-2008, 12:19 AM
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does anyone know where we can get some replacement greenhouse glass for our second hand greenhouse, quite a lot of panes were missing when we bought it and a few got broken in transit, we thought B&Q sold the stuff but unfortunately not any ideas??
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Old 26-05-2008, 08:31 AM
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I got rid of a shed-full of panes via Freecycle. You can post a 'wanted' ad.southend_freecycle : Southend Freecycle Network
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Old 26-05-2008, 10:33 AM
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thanks for that twosheds, have just signed up to freecycle!!
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Be careful. The trouble with old glass is just that; its old and tends to be brittle, and damned difficult to cut, unlike new glass.
I know its a pain (excuse the pun) but you would be better off laying out for new glass from a glass supplier, cut to the right size, rather than muck about trying to get the size you want for nothing.
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I have a local glazer who sells greenhouse glass cut to size for a few quid a pane - might be worth hitting Yellow Pages if Freecycle can't provide.
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Old 28-05-2008, 04:59 PM
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thanx for your help will keep you posted!!
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Old 28-05-2008, 08:14 PM
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Hi Sallw

I use the company Roman Glass, not sure if a branch near you. Check on Google, find them very reasonable have 2' * 2' panes always in stock and will cut to size if required.

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