Open Roof

Q: What are the main benefits of an Open-roof greenhouse design?

An Open-roof greenhouse provides controlled outdoor exposure, allowing growers to acclimate and harden plants without moving them out of the greenhouse. Its roof can be partially opened for ventilation during unfavorable weather, while peak gutters catch rain. Other benefits include strong natural airflow, high light transmission, increased production space, reduced plant-handling labor, and the ability to create an open-air retail environment.

Q: What types of covering can I use on an Open-Roof greenhouse?

Covering options include glass, 8 mm polycarbonate, acrylic, double-inflated polyethylene film, and insulated metal coverings.

Q: Can I use an Open-Roof greenhouse for a retail garden center?

Yes. The Open-Roof greenhouse is suitable for retail garden centers. Its near-silent overhead venting system supports customer comfort, while automated shade curtains can help keep shoppers and plants cool. Insulated metal coverings can also create hardgoods, gift shop, warehouse, or storage space. The gutter-connected design can be expanded as the business grows, and the roof can be opened during favorable weather to create an open-air shopping environment.

Q: How wide does the roof open on an Open-Roof greenhouse?

The full vertical roof vents pivot at the gutter sides and open to 86 degrees for natural ventilation. The roof can also be partially opened during unfavorable weather, while the peak gutter helps protect crops from precipitation.

Space-efficient Mass Production House

The Open-Roof greenhouse provides a protected environment with easy outdoor access for crop conditioning and steering. It has excellent ventilation and can accommodate multiple glazing types. Its unique roof design features full vertical vents that pivot at the gutter sides for 86° natural ventilation with the roof fully open, or partial roof opening during bad weather. The peak gutter keeps unwanted moisture off the crops.

Highlights

Multiple covering options: glass, 8 mm polycarbonate or acrylic, double-inflated poly, insulated metal covering, etc.
Controlled outdoor exposure: Safely acclimate crops to outdoor conditions
86° roof venting: Improves natural airflow
Partial roof opening: Vent during bad weather
High ceilings, Shallow peak heights: Maximum floor-to-vent space for uniform temperature
Condensation Control: Channeling to gutters to minimize damaging drips on crops
High sidewalls: Provide natural heat buffer and increase production space
Optional headhouse space with insulated metal coverings
Ready for outfitting heating, irrigation, heat pipe, basket systems, and more
Easy integration of curtain/shading, booms, and more
Custom-engineered stamped plans on every project

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Open-Roof Greenhouse Specifications

Standard gutter heights*: 12-18’

Standard widths*: 30’ two peak; 36’ three peak; 42’ three peak

Standard Column Spacing: 10’ and 12’

Load rating: up to 30# roof

*Non-standard widths and heights available upon request

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main benefits of an Open-roof greenhouse design?

Controlled outdoor exposure: Acclimate plants to outdoor conditions without extra handling.
Reduced labor: Plants don’t need to leave the greenhouse; simply open the roof when conditions are favorable to harden them off.
Vent during bad weather: Partially open the roof for ventilation while peak gutters catch the rain.
Open-air retail experience: Create a more enjoyable shopping experience when weather permits.
Maximum light transmission: Tempered-glass minimizes light loss, while delivering high light transmission.
Natural heat protection: High sidewalls create a natural heat buffer to protect the crop

What types of covering can I use on an Open-Roof greenhouse?

You have several covering options, including glass, 8mm polycarbonate or acrylic, double-inflated poly, and insulated metal coverings.

Can I use an Open-Roof greenhouse for a retail garden center?

Absolutely. The Open-Roof is perfect for retail applications with a near-silent overhead venting system for customer comfort. You can outfit it with automated shade curtains to keep shoppers and plants cool or create a hardgoods or gift shop space by covering it with an insulated metal covering. This is a gutter-connected structure, so it’s easy to expand as your business grows. When it’s gorgeous outside, open the roof to create an open-air shopping experience.

We also provide custom-engineered, stamped plans for every Open-Roof greenhouse project.

How wide does the roof open on an Open-Roof greenhouse?

Full vertical vents pivot at the gutter sides for 86˚ natural ventilation with the roof fully open, or partial opening during bad weather. The peak gutter protects crops from unwelcome moisture.