High Tunnel Gutters

A quality commercial greenhouse environment.

High tunnel gutters.

The cost of installing rain gutters rainwater storage tanks and an electric pump is estimated at 1 200. This greenhouse tunnel is perfect to extend the growing season or to grow all year long with optional heating and cooling packages. They are not usually connected to a power supply and plants are commonly grown in the ground. Determine the gutter slope using the example to the right.

Whether you are looking for a coldframe high tunnel freestanding greenhouse or a venlo curved glass or poly covered gutter connected structure when designing a greenhouse structure we start with the end result in mind. The cost of installing rain gutters rainwater storage tanks and an electric pump is estimated at 1 200. Our top priority is the quality of your plant environment. The amount of water collected from periodic rain events often can be enough to irrigate and sustain a high tunnel for a few days to weeks.

This program describes how to build a system to catch store and reuse the rainwater for irrigation in a high tunnel. A solar powered pumping system will add approximately 700 to that cost. Types of high tunnels penn state extension. This iowa state university extension video describes how to build a system to catch store and reuse the rainwater for irrigation in a high tunnel.

Gutter position is between the ribbon board for the drop down or roll up side of the building and the 111613z144. The ideal time to install a gutter system is at. Several hoophouse arches connected together with gutters. Large enough to accommodate tractors and tall crops like fruit trees.

We offer many options to customize your high tunnel and meet your specific needs. They allow you to. Atlas high tunnels reduce the need for pest control by providing crop protection allowing for a safe and healthy food supply. On the first end rafter mark the height of gutter to indicate the high end.

Protection from excessive rain fall and soil erosion is another huge advantage of atlas high tunnels. Not intended to withstand snow load and high winds. Can cover large areas. High tunnels are growing structures that use natural ventilation.

Extend your growing season get out of season prices improve the quality of your plants and produce protect your plants from harmful weathe. See diagrams on previous page for best results mount the gutter 3 4 above the ribbon.