Systems
The systems that run inside every structure.
A structure is the shell. Climate control, screening, irrigation, cultivation equipment, automation, and the frame and covering materials themselves determine how it actually performs.
Climate & Screens
Screens are used within a greenhouse for climate control, as well as protection against birds and insects. Multiple screen types can be combined within a single unit.
Horizontal screens
Energy screens
Conserve interior energy and climate control.
Shading screens
A "summer screen" for natural ventilation without direct sun exposure.
Black-out / light-reduction screens
Tight blackout control, low maintenance, long lifespan.
Roll & roof-roll screens
Vertical roll screens
Shading, energy-saving, external light reduction, or preventing outgoing light — operated by tube-motors or external motors.
Roof-roll screens
Often installed in garden centers and wide-span greenhouses, improving temperature and climate circulation.
Insect screens
Insect screens & curtains
Prevent insect infestation, available in multiple mesh sizes for large flying/crawling and small/microscopic insects.
Cultivation & Automation
Six equipment categories make up a complete cultivation system, from growing media to process automation.
Climate & heating
- Heating
- Cooling
- Climate Control Systems
- Air Circulation Systems
- Dehydration Systems
Irrigation
- Fertilization Injection Unit
- Drip Irrigation
- Irrigation Room
- Irrigation Boom
- Pond Liners
Growing system
- Growing Media
- Pots / Containers / Trays
- Ground Cover
Internal transport
- Chain-driven transportation systems
- Crop-care machines
- Harvesting carts
- Monorail systems
Electro-tech
- Process automation
- Lighting
- Measuring & control equipment
- Weighing equipment
- Computer equipment
Safety & sanitary
- Hygiene stations
- Disinfecting mats
- Disinfecting materials for equipment
- Insect lights
- Disinfectants
Materials & Engineering
Most greenhouse frames are made from wood, aluminium, galvanized steel, or PVC. The most widely used covering materials are polycarbonate and polyethylene film.
Frame materials
| Material | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | Durable, rust-resistant, lightweight; won't rust; won't grow mold or pathogens if cleaned periodically. | — |
| Galvanized steel | Strong; resists rust for many years if powder-coated; cheaper than aluminium. | Requires more care, including periodic resurfacing. |
| PVC | Cheap, quick to erect; can be bent into arches for better water shedding, or joined into traditional structures; lightweight. | Only suitable for temporary greenhouses / cold frames. |
Covering materials
| Material | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | ~90% light transmission; good air exchange; reduces fungus risk. | Difficult to maintain, prone to leaks; more expensive; heavy; prone to breaking and vandalism; limits achievable shapes. |
| Plastic film | Lightweight; usable on a wide range of designs; virtually no leaks; better insulated; inexpensive to install. | Short lifespan; condensation build-up from poor airflow. |
| Fiberglass | ~90% light transmission; may allow more low-angle light; easier to cool than glass. | Degrades under UV/dust/pollution, becomes brittle; very flammable. |
| Acrylic & polycarbonate | Acrylic lasts up to 25 years, polycarbonate 10–15 years; lightweight; good light transmission; excellent heat insulation. | Expensive; flammable. |
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