Typical HAF layout in production greenhouse

 

Ventilation and Cooling

Ø    Mechanical

o      Fans and Shutters

o      Evaporate Cooling

Ø    Natural

o      Roof Vents

o      Roll-up sidewalls

Ø    Shading

 

Mechanical Ventilation

 

Natural Ventilation

Energy Efficient

        Economical

 

Roll-up Sidewalls

 

How natural ventilation works:

Air enters through roll-ups on south or west walls and is “vacuumed out” through the roof vents.

 

External or Internal (pictured) shade curtains can reduce both temperature and light levels in summer.

 

Doors, Floors and Benches

 

Greenhouse Floors – Open, wide surfaced isles, CLEAN!

 Pavers

         Concrete

         Stone/Gravel

         Avoid asphalt

 

Floors and Mobile Benches

 

Water Supply

 

Greenhouse Location – The way we lay things out greatly affects the final result.  “Think Before You Act!”

 

Look around, up and even down, before you build!

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