
AHS Cold Frame structures are economical and long lasting! For ground to ground protection use our prepackaged kits available in three styles and a variety of widths and lengths. Arches can be placed 4′, 5′ or 6′ apart depending on wind and snow conditions. Our kits make a 96′ long structure when arches are placed at 6′ intervals.
Coverings not included in kits, please see our Shade Cloth pages.
17 Arches 20’ -1 3/8” OD tubing #16 gauge
1 row @96’ of purlin consisting of 4 24’ swedge pipes-( 1 3/8″ Pipe / 16 gauge)
34 Posts @ 6′ (1 5/8″ Pipe / 14 gauge)
20 Pieces of 20′ Rolled Edge 13 gauge
17 U-Bolts #9
34 Sets of Galvanized Nuts & Bolts
200 Tek Screws
*use 24’ for roof covering
17 Arches 24’ –1 3/8” OD tubing #16 gauge
1 row @96’ of purlin consisting of 4 24’ swedge pipes (1 3/8″ Pipe / 16 Gauge)
34 Posts @ 6′ (1 5/8″ Pipe / 14 gauge)
20 Pieces of 20′ Rolled Edge 13 gauge
17 U-Bolts #9
34 Sets of Galvanized Nuts & Bolts
200 Tek Screws
*use 28’ for roof covering
17 Arches 30’ -1 5/8” OD tubing #16 gauge
3 rows @ 96′ purlin consisting of 12 24’ swedge pipes (1 3/8″ Pipe / 16 gauge)
34 Posts @ 6′ (1 7/8″ Pipe / 14 gauge)
20 Pieces of 20′ Rolled Edge 13 gauge
51 U-Bolts #15
34 Sets of Galvanized Nuts & Bolts
200 Tek Screws
*use 36’ for roof covering
17 Arches 20’ -1 3/8” OD tubing #16 gauge
1 row @96’ of purlin consisting of 4 24’ swedge pipes ( 1 3/8″ Pipe / 16 gauge)
17 U-Bolts #9
20 Pieces of 20′ Rolled Edge 13 gauge
200 Tek Screws
*use 32′ for ground to ground covering
Traditional greenhouses use gas and even electric heat, which can sometimes be harsh on the plants. A cold frame greenhouse relies on the warmth of the sun to protect and create a safe climate for your crops. It even protects your plants from the cold and strong winds, without the risk of damaging or burning them.
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Many factors should be considered when weighing different structures to suit your greenhouse needs. Some of these may include:
Greenhouses provide a stable growing environment that provides plants with protection from extreme climate conditions. A high-quality cold frame greenhouse gives you considerable control over various factors of your growing environment such as the temperature, humidity, airflow, lighting exposure, and more.
This can benefit growers by offering a suitable environment for starting the growing season earlier in the year, provide space to harden off plants before they are moved to an outdoor growing area, and even create opportunities to grow plants during seasons that would not be possible otherwise.
It all depends on the types of plants you’re trying to grow and where the greenhouse will be located, but for many types of grows, this is the type of growing equipment that can help you create an optimal growing environment in your greenhouse:
If you have any questions about your greenhouse equipment, feel free to contact us at AHS for more information.