Construction details: multilayer pole top, and side poles prior to connection to the anchors and tensioning. Cables and fabric are tensioned very taut to minimise flap which leads to abrasion and fatigue failures in a storm.
Winterizing is a way of trapping heat during the winter. It is shown here rolled away. The upper layer of this house is white for optimum light diffusion.
Usual Size Range
These illustrations show systems optimized for hail protection. The same arrangements are used for shade and for shade/hail protection. Click here for more information on these systems.
Below is a dedicated shade house system for cars that has also provided hail protection.
Optimize plant growth and protect crops with a custom-designed shade house. Our shade house structures are engineered to withstand storms and wind uplift so you can rest easy knowing your plants are protected from the elements.
Our shade houses are designed with you in mind. We understand that many rural areas accept lower standards for agricultural buildings, referring to them as “temporary” or “low risk”. Sure, they may be a “low risk” to the general public, but are they low risk to you?
When Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne blew through Southern Florida, many shade houses were destroyed while our shade house structures remained virtually untouched. We are committed to designing durable and reliable structures so you can rest assured knowing that your shade protection can withstand even the toughest storms.
The increase in cost for a well designed and constructed shade house is small, and the financial savings after a big storm more than make up the difference.
Here’s why:
Our shade house structures feature:
Those in agricultural know that winterizing growing environments is critical. For some crops, trapping heat during the colder seasons can mean the difference between healthy growth and complete crop loss. All of our plant shade houses are equipped with fully retractable panels to provide year-round protection.
Poor construction can cost more than just the replacement value. You must also consider the loss of specialized root-stock, the loss of plants to sun if the fabric has blown away and cannot be quickly replaced, and the loss of markets that look elsewhere for their supply. Growers with poor shade houses for plants also talk about the loss of sleep every time there is a moderate storm- will their shade house be there in the morning?
This does not need to be you.
Shade house strength comes down to the 3 F’s: Foundations. Fabric. Fatigue.
Download the complete Shade House Strength Guide and get expert insights on building a better, tougher shade solution.
This article was written in response to queries after Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne wrecked a number of shade house in South Florida, but had virtually no effect on WeatherSolve shade house
There is a wide range of crop protection options. Whichever one is chosen needs to be individually engineered to ensure it is reliable and meets the environment amelioration requirements of the crop and cropping system.
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