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Industrial greenhouses are the next stage in the development of the gardener’s ambitions. Sooner or later there comes a moment when you want to make your favorite business not only pleasant, but also profitable. It is then that you should evaluate your financial capabilities, choose a niche in which you will develop your project and start stocking up equipment. In this article, you will learn how to organize industrial greenhouses, build them yourself, and also on what scale the construction takes place.
Types of industrial greenhouses
Industrial greenhouses are divided into two large groups: seasonal and year-round. Seasonal facilities are more popular, since growing crops all year round requires a large amount of financial investment in the arrangement of heating systems, the preparation of fertilizers, and workers who will keep order.
The seasonal greenhouse project involves the cultivation of garden and horticultural crops from early March to late November. They are good for both growing seedlings and going through the full cycle of plant formation.
Year-round greenhouses, as a business project, involve the construction of additional premises for equipment. The profitability of such buildings is quite high, since there is no downtime in growing crops in the winter season, but it requires more return and investment.
Greenhouses are also distinguished by the type of frame, coating, technical features, etc.
Glass as a coating is rarely used and only for seasonal structures, since this material requires increased strength from the frame, as well as careful care due to its fragility.
Much more popular is polycarbonate. It is quite easy to install with your own hands, even on an industrial scale. Thermal insulation, strength, light transmission – at altitude. Being more resistant to temperature changes, polycarbonate is a profitable purchase. Moreover, it is convenient to transport it – the sheets are folded into rolls without subsequent deformation.
According to technical features, vegetable, flower, combined and intended for selective breeding premises are distinguished. Depending on the chosen direction, different equipment is needed, construction varies slightly.
The method of growing crops in industrial greenhouse complexes also differs. The beds can be placed on racks or directly in the ground.
According to the type of frame, wooden (not the most reliable choice), polymer and metal are distinguished.
According to the type of organization of the internal space, there are hangars, divided into blocks, and straight lines with an arched roof.
Which greenhouse to choose
Having dealt with what greenhouses and greenhouses are, you can start choosing designs suitable for the project. If it means building with your own hands, then you need to think twice about everything. As a test stage, it is recommended to start with a seasonal greenhouse, which can later be expanded to year-round.
When organizing industrial greenhouses, keep in mind that much of the knowledge gleaned from the experience of gardening plants will not be entirely relevant. With a change in the working area, the rules of work also change. That is why it is important to decide which project suits you best before purchasing equipment and starting construction with your own hands.
We are planning to build
The project of a greenhouse complex for industrial purposes includes the choice of a place for construction, taking into account the climatic conditions of the region, the choice of crops, the proximity of water bodies, etc.
Ideal conditions for building: mild winters, sufficient daylight hours, relatively stable temperature, moderate relief of the site.
Immediately select a place with fertile soil in order to invest less in fertilizers or the importation of new soil. Taking into account climatic features, select the type of foundation, frame and coating. The equipment required for the project is purchased separately and last, in order to take into account all the nuances of the construction.
Greenhouse construction
After the project is agreed and approved, you can proceed directly to the construction. Here you can not do without a team of workers, since the scope of work is extensive and special knowledge is required.
Enlist the help of a specialist who understands the construction of industrial facilities in order to avoid mistakes when laying the foundation or erecting the frame.
Start by purchasing the material and delivering it to the construction site. Keep track of every stage of construction so that workers do not unknowingly violate building rules.
Everything starts with digging a foundation pit and laying the foundation. Next comes the supporting frame, laying pipes and laying drainage systems. Be especially careful when the stage of covering the frame with polycarbonate or other selected material begins. At this point, all equipment should already be installed in the right places.
After completing all the preparatory work, you can begin to settle in a new complex.
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