GUTTER CONNECTED GREENHOUSES

Designed to cover large areas, the Luminosa™ gutter-connected greenhouse systems are ideally suited for medium to highly automated operations. This model can be used to group all greenhouse operations under one roof and to facilitate plant handling and phytosanitary management.

Gutter Connected Greenhouse Features

This gutter-connected, multi-span greenhouse is designed to maximize usable cropping space. Available in several widths, up to 16.20 meters – the widest on the market – it offers a range of impressive features:

  • Specially designed to withstand wind and snow;
  • Improved condensation control;
  • Roof that facilitates the installation of polyfilms;
  • Columns designed in two parts to facilitate installation and to optimize structural strength;
  • A redesigned gutter for greater luminosity and energy efficiency;
  • Available tunnel to connect several individual greenhouses;
  • Can easily integrate service buildings such as mixing areas for fertilization, conditioning and packing areas, offices or employee rest areas;
  • Design adapted to the installation of a disinfection airlock to facilitate the phytosanitary management of crops;
  • Designed to maximize usable cultivation space.
  • Innovative commercial greenhouse structure

Greenhouse Gutter Systeme Uses

  • Suitable for hydroponic or organic crops;
  • Suitable for above-ground crops;
  • Ideal for commercial production of vegetables, fine herbs, fruits and ornamental crops such as strawberries;
  • Improves containment and safety to prevent pests and insects that can harm crops, reducing the need for pesticides and fungicides.

Technical specifications

Available widths

  • from 21’4“ (3.7m) to 53’2” (16.20m)

Foundation options 

  • Anchor plates for existing foundation
  • Anchorage tubes for new concrete foundation (columns or continuous foundation)

Covering options

  • Single or double polyethylene films
  • Single or twin wall polycarbonate sheets
Ventilation options
  • Single or double ridge vent panels
  • Mid-roof vent
  • Side roll-up vent (manual or automated)
  • Mechanical ventilation (fan, extractor and air circulator)
Door options
  • Single or double
  • Sliding or hinged
 

Available Gutter Connected Greenhouse Models

The LUMINOSATM greenhouse is available in various widths. The 21’4 ”, 26’3 ”, 30 ‘, 31’6’ ‘and 36’ models are optimized for growing vegetables according to a European (metric) crop organization, with rows spaced 1.6 or 1.8 meters. Ideal for hanging crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers, these greenhouses optimize the growing space and maximize the profitability of the operation.

Available only in Canada and the United States

Available only in Canada and the United States

Available only in Canada and the United States

Width 9,6m
Width 11m
Width 14,40m
Width 16,20m

Available only in Mexico

Technologies

We offer products of different levels of technology in order to adapt to client needs and budgets.

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Equipment

Our equipment makes it possible to adapt greenhouses to the types of crops being produced.

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Business sectors

Our commercial greenhouses meet the needs of these business sectors : vegetables, fruits and ornamental, along with institutional and commercial. Discover how they’re used in your business sector.

Vegetables, fruits and ornamental greenhouses

Greenhouses adapted to fruit and vegetable crops, flowering plants, perennials, annuals and tree nurseries.

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Institutional greenhouses

Greenhouses designed to meet the specific needs of educational and research projects.

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Commercial greenhouses

Greenhouses perfectly adapted to the retail industry by enhancing the consumer experience and producer profitability.

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FAQs about Gutter-Connected Greenhouses

A gutter-connected greenhouse is a structure composed of multiple greenhouse bays that are connected at the gutters, forming a single large growing space. This design allows for more efficient use of space, better environmental control, and easier management of large-scale operations.

The key advantages of gutter-connected greenhouses include efficient use of land, enhanced light distribution, and improved climate control due to their large, continuous growing area. They are ideal for large-scale operations, offering flexibility in automation and ventilation. Additionally, they allow for easier expansion, as more bays can be added without needing separate structures.

To attach guttering to a greenhouse, secure the gutter system along the edge of the roof where the bays meet, ensuring it slopes slightly for water drainage. Use brackets or clips to attach the gutter to the structure, and seal joints with silicone or other waterproofing materials to prevent leaks. Always ensure the gutter is properly aligned and supported to handle the water load.

Rainwater can be collected from a greenhouse by installing a gutter system along the roofline. The gutters channel the rainwater into downspouts, which can then be directed into water storage tanks or rain barrels. This water can be reused for irrigation, making the greenhouse more sustainable and cost-effective by reducing reliance on external water sources.