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Retractable Roof Greenhouse Systems

Novavert retractable roof greenhouse systems simplify installation, roof replacement, and long-term maintenance while protecting your crops.

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As Novavert’s preferred partner in the U.S. and Canada, Prospiant now offers the HS2 and HS Bravo retractable roof greenhouse systems.

A retractable roof system with hooks and tapes can be a real pain. Installation is complex, and roof replacement is often a slow, laborious process that’s disruptive to plant production.

Now, there’s a better way with Novavert’s introduction of a hanging retractable roof system without hooks.

HS2 Retractable Roof Greenhouse System for New Structures

Graphic showing truss cover profile for NovaVert HS2 retractable roof systemThe HS2 is unlike any other retractable-roof system on the market.

It uses a patented aluminum extrusion system that fastens the covering to the structure. Clips mount to the aluminum extrusion to allow for the roof to be designed/engineered for various snow and wind conditions.

Installation, maintenance, and roof replacement become simpler, take less time, and require fewer workers.

With the optional battery-powered remote-controlled HS2 Skytrain, you can easily position the ropes needed for roof panel installation or replacement from the side of the greenhouse, without crossing the cultivation area or disrupting the crops.

The HS2’s tensioned wire-bed design stabilizes the covering and minimizes film movement in windy conditions.

Every HS2 retractable roof greenhouse system is custom-engineered to meet local wind, snow, and building code requirements, including for areas with heavy snow loads and hurricane design criteria.

All this is good news for you. It means:

  • Less water and dirt build-up around attachment points
  • Nearly unlimited material selection (including thicker and flame-retardant films)
  • Reduced wear and tear on fabric

Already Have a Retractable Roof System? Keep the System. Just Replace the Roof Panels With HS2 Bravo.

The HS2 BRAVO system lets you replace the roof panels on virtually any existing retractable roof system, including hook-style systems, without modifying the roof mechanism.

It is designed to replace traditional hooked fabrics with longer-lasting coverings that eliminate drips at attachment points.

This takes the complexity out of replacement projects and reduces the manpower needed to get the job done. And you can use the roof material of your choice to protect your crops from rain, hail, or frost.

With the BRAVO system, workers can easily remove the old roof panels and install new ones using the existing wire support system.

They do this by installing “twin-clips” on the wire bed that attach to mounting plates on the film panels.

This compensates for wire beds not perfectly straight and prevents drag on the system.

Opportunities Beyond Greenhouses

The HS2 retractable roof system and the HS2 BRAVO replacement roof system expand growing opportunities beyond floriculture, nursery, and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) applications to include selected fruiting crops.

Because you can replace the roof covering without removing the crop, NovaVert roof systems are an ideal solution for permanent plantings such as orchards and other long-term production systems.

Shows the difference between Novavert retractable roof system and traditional hook-based systems

Traditional hook-based roof system (left); Novavert retractable roof system (right)

Highlights

  • Stable: Tensioned wires minimize wind damage and film movement
  • Efficient: Easy handling, two workers can recover 2,000 m2 per day
  • Secure: No hooks or tapes
  • Fast install: No crossing the cultivation area. Optional HS2 Skytrain positions the guide ropes.
  • Easy repair: Replace panels in wind or rain without walking on the roof
  • Flexible: Compatible with a wide variety of transparent films
  • Adaptable: Replace the film on an existing retractable roof without changing your roof mechanism (HS BRAVO system only)
  • Durable: Built for long-term use

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a retractable roof greenhouse?

A retractable roof greenhouse has a movable roof covering that opens and closes to protect crops from rain, hail, frost, and other inclement weather. It lets growers take advantage of natural growing conditions to steer or condition plants while still providing protection when the situation calls for it. Retractable-roof greenhouses can have closed walls, or, in areas with mild weather, the structure can be open-sided.

What are the benefits of a retractable roof greenhouse?

Retractable roof greenhouses provide a natural environment for crop cultivation when the weather is good. Benefits of the Novavert retractable roof systems include:

  • Ability to open or close the roof quickly in response to the weather
  • Simplifies installation, maintenance, and replacement
  • Reduces labor requirements for roof replacement
  • Provides greater flexibility in roof covering materials
  • Custom engineered for local wind and snow loads, as well as local building code requirements

What is the difference between the HS2 and HS Bravo roof systems?

The HS2 is designed for new retractable roof greenhouse installations. The HS BRAVO is a retrofit solution that allows growers to replace existing hook-based roof panels without modifying the existing roof mechanism.

Can you install the HS BRAVO on an existing retractable roof greenhouse?

Yes. The HS BRAVO is designed specifically for growers who want to replace hook-based roof panels while keeping their existing roof system. This simplifies roof replacement, requires less labor, and reduces the scope of the project.

What roof covering materials can I use with Novavert retractable roof systems?

Novavert retractable roof systems are compatible with a wide range of roof covering materials, including thicker and flame-retardant films. This gives you greater flexibility when selecting the best material for your crop(s) and growing environment.

Can the roof covering be installed or replaced without disrupting the crop?

Yes. Roof panels can be installed or replaced from the side of the greenhouse. There’s no need to cross the cultivation or disrupt the crops.

You can also purchase the optional battery-powered remote-controlled HS2 Skytrain, which positions the guide ropes needed to install the roof panels.

Are Novavert retractable roof systems engineered for local weather conditions?

Every Novavert retractable roof greenhouse is custom-engineered to meet local wind, snow, and building code requirements, including for regions with heavy snow loads or hurricanes.

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