Sunday, July 15, 2012

3 Commercial Greenhouse Selection Tips



Are you ready to purchase a commercial greenhouse for professional endeavors? Or are you just one of the lucky few who get to add a larger greenhouse to your residential property?

However you intend to use your commercial greenhouse, you know that selecting the right model from the right manufacturer is crucial. Following are three tips that will help you select the greenhouse best suited to your needs and your property.

1. Know your budget and space allowance before you even start looking at commercial greenhouses.

Once you start looking at commercial greenhouses you will find yourself falling in love with particular models, shapes and designs. You will see what features you would love to have and will find some shapes and sizes more attractive than others. You will get your heart set on one thing only to find that you really cannot afford it or it doesn't fit onto the plot of land you have available.

To prevent this from happening, you should be very clear what your budget is for the greenhouse and how much space you have to dedicate to this construction. Do not guess when it comes to measurements. Go out and get an accurate measure of the space where the greenhouse will be erected. You should know the maximum size the greenhouse can be as well as the minimum space needed for your growing needs.

Once you have these figures you can easily weed out greenhouses that won't fit your needs. Stick to the budget and the confines of your land and you will have an easier time finding a greenhouse you like aesthetically which also meets all of your needs.

2. Try to purchase one system that comes with all heating elements, doors, and other needed components.

There is more to a commercial greenhouse than just the frame and clear covering. You will need a heating system appropriate to the size of your greenhouse, blower fans to spread the heat and control temperature throughout the greenhouse, as well as vents, shutters and thermostat to set your desired temperature. You may get a really great deal on a commercial greenhouse, but if it doesn't include all of these things you may end up paying too much.

You can purchase complete commercial systems that come with everything you need to make your greenhouse functional.

These are the fastest and easiest commercial greenhouses to set up because you have everything you need the moment it is delivered onto our property. You don't have to track down all the other pieces and make sure they will work with the greenhouse you purchased. You know all the equipment is compatible because it comes as one packaged deal.

3. Think about the number of doors you will need.

Doors are often one of the last things people think about when purchasing commercial greenhouses, but they are big consideration. Think about where the greenhouse is going to be located and what it is going to be used for.

Very large greenhouses often benefit from having a door on each end if you could be approaching from either side. Smaller greenhouses typically only need one door, but you may opt for sliding double doors if you want to move things in and out of the greenhouse easier.

If your chosen commercial greenhouse only has one door, ask about extension door packs that can allow you to add a second door.