2. Glazing Classifications
Type I
Thin films, 2-8 mills .002 - .008” inch
Polyethylene, EVA, PVC films, and polyester
Type II
Flexible plastics
FRP, polycarbonate, acrylics, plastic fused to
glass
Type III
Rigid materials – float glass, tempered class,
rolled patterned glass
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20. Covered Production Area U.S. 2003*
Growing Area Millions ft2
Glass 69.4
Fiberglass 77.0
Film 334.6
Shade Cloth 348.2
TOTAL 829.1
*For reporting growers with sales in excess of $100,000. Source:Jerardo,
Alberto. 2004. Floriculture and Nursery Crops Outlook. USDA/ERS. FLO-03