Self-build affordable CROPCOVER

The Redpath Self-Build Crop Cover uses a “screw anchor” pole design that requires no concrete. This crop-cover is a cost-effective commercial tunnel with open side and end walls for ventilation and it is used for medium to large scale covered cropping for weather protection and temperature lift.
Developed by Redpath alongside its proven range of fully environmental controlled commercial greenhouse designs the self-build Crop Cover brings a new level of affordable overhead crop protection to our customers who require basic weather protection.

The Redpath self-build crop cover is used for the seasonal shelter of traditional outdoor crops including orchard crops, blueberry crops, strawberry crops, fruiting trees, nursery plants, vegetables and flower crops for general protection from cooler conditions, rain and hail etc.  

Redpath use high tensile 80mm x 40mm oval tube for the main roof arches which offer superior strength compared to traditional round pipe smaller diameter roof arches. The arches are also pre-curved at our factory prior to delivery to your site to reduce the labour and handling for the owner and builder on site during construction. The arch connection bolt holes are also pre-drilled for your convenience.

The arch span is 8.5 metres wide although the span is tolerant to be built between 8.3m and 8.7m widths. Span can be connected side-by-side via the connecting “Y” post design to form a multi span building. The length of the Crop Cover is unlimited and may be from as little as 24m or up to hundreds of metres in length in 4m increments. The design is also tolerant to being built on undulating ground. For New Zealand and the Pacific islands Redpath self-build crop covers are supplied in three specifications to align with the wind exposure of your site.  You can choose from (1) “Well Sheltered Site, (2) Semi-Sheltered Site and the most heavily braced option (3) only a “Lightly Sheltered” site. 
Galvanised steel gutters in the valley area between the arches are an optional extra for management of the majority of rain water. If gutters are included the roof covers are attach to the gutter intermittently along the structures length to bolster the holding of the roof cladding in NZs windy conditions. 

Two choices of greenhouse film covering are available.
A heavier than industry standard 202 micron singleskin SunSaver greenhouse film cladding is the most popular and is for this Self-build design. SunSaver is a multi-layer co-extruded film with 90% + light transmission. The SunSaver membrane gives superior strength and durability for New Zealand’s and Australasia’s testing environment.
There is also an option to choose a diffused open-UV opalescent luminous 150 micron greenhouse film for shadow depletion, this is a lower cost more basic polyethylene and is offered on an indent basis.
This design may also be clad in Shadecloth of various grades to suit the clients needs.

If the gutter option is not selected there are ventilation outlets created along the valley sections of the building.  If the steel gutter is included then the gable ends and side walls of the rain-cover are open to allow warm air within the shelter to escape. It is popular to limit the building to a 50m length for improved ventilation if summertime production is being considered 

Use the (enquire now) button below and tell us the basic width from the sizes shown below and the length required and we will quote you within 24 hours!
Some popular widths: 8.5m, 17m, 25.2m, 34m, 42.5m, 51m, 59.5m, 85m, 102m, 110.5m, 136m, x any length required. 
If you are requiring accurate environmental temperature and humidity control, fully dry internal area then the Redpath pitched roof range of design-engineered automatic ridge vented greenhouses should be considered.

Basic Specifications: 

Span / Bay Widths: 8.5m (flexible between 8.3m and 8.7m)
Arch material: ZG high tensile oval tube 80mm x 40mm for superior torsional arch strength
Length:  24m, 40m, 48m, 60m, 72m, 80m, 100m, 152m, 200m etc (4m length increments)
Height of post:  2m (set pole deeper into ground for lower height)
Post spacing lengthways:  2 metre spacings between poles along the length.
Apex height: Variable 4.5m for lower pole heights or up to 5.1mm nominal at apex
Side ventilation: – Open side walls and end wall / gables
Roof cladding: SunSaver heavy duty, multi-layer, 202 micron long life UV is standard, or thinner
Multi-layer extruded, Anti-shadowing, Opalescent luminous, 150 micron berry film is an indent option,
Frame Guard Tape: Polyguard felt tape for bracket connections included to protect the roof covering
Gutter: Optional extra,  Galvanised steel, overlap design, clip system included at intervals. 
Wind load: Three levels of bracing are offered dependant on the building sites shelter levels.
Kitset supply: Yes, Self-Build design, Arch hoops are pre-curved for the customer before delivery
Installation: Simple assembly, Over the phone assistance, Supervisor assistance is an option in some areas
Main assembly: All galvanised steel design frame & braces, oval tube 80mm x 40mm section arches
Delivery: Can be quoted to your site, Export orders sent throughout the pacific.
Warranty: Yes, manufacturer’s 12 month warranty for material to specification
Lead time: Dependent on project size and seasonal supply, small projects ex stock, otherwise 90-120 work days
Engineering: Not included, relocatable outdoor crop canopy cover only, nil concrete required

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