Optimised Greenhouse Screening for Healthier Crops and Higher Yields
At BM Greenhouses, we recognise the vital role that greenhouse screening plays in creating optimal growing conditions within your glasshouse. Given the UK's variable climate, effective screening systems are essential for regulating light intensity, preventing overheating, and providing insulation. These factors are crucial for healthy plant growth and maximising yields. We pride ourselves on offering a full turnkey solution, and will ensure that your greenhouse caters to your horticultural needs.
By partnering with Alweco Screen Systems B.V. renowned for their expertise in horticultural screening technology, we provide our clients with high-quality, reliable screening systems. Our products are designed to enhance your cultivation process, helping you achieve successful and efficient growth outcomes.
Shading Screen Types
Understanding the different types of greenhouse screening systems is essential for optimising your glasshouse environment. Below is a brief overview of the main types available:
Shading Screens:
These screens reduce the intensity of sunlight, effectively preventing overheating and scorching of delicate plants. Available in various densities, they allow for customised levels of shading.
Thermal and Energy Screens:
Designed to conserve energy, thermal screens provide insulation by minimising heat loss during colder periods. They can also reflect sunlight, reducing heat gain in warmer months, ultimately leading to more sustainable operations.
Blackout Screens:
These screens completely block out light, which is essential for crops that require specific photoperiods to thrive. They are frequently used in controlled environment agriculture and help meet planning conditions to prevent light pollution from growing lights.
Combination Screens:
These versatile systems merge the functions of shading and thermal screens, allowing for complete climate control according to your plants' needs.
Horizontal and Vertical Screens:
Horizontal screens are most common, covering the glasshouse roof, while vertical screens can be strategically placed along sidewalls for additional shading or insulation benefits.
Automated Systems:
Modern greenhouse screening systems often come with automated controls, allowing for precise and dynamic adjustments based on real-time environmental conditions. This technology enhances efficiency, ensuring optimal growing environments.
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FAQs
+ What are greenhouse screening systems?
Greenhouse screening systems are designed to regulate light intensity, prevent overheating, and provide insulation to create optimal growing conditions.
+ What types of screens are available?
Available types include shading screens, thermal and energy screens, blackout screens, and combination screens, each serving different purposes.
+ How do thermal screens benefit my greenhouse?
Thermal screens conserve energy by minimising heat loss in colder months and reflecting sunlight in warmer months, enhancing sustainability.
+ What are blackout screens used for?
Blackout screens completely block light, making them ideal for crops that require specific photoperiods and for preventing light pollution.
+ Can I automate my greenhouse screening system?
Yes, modern greenhouse screening systems can be equipped with automated controls for dynamic adjustments based on real-time environmental conditions.
+ How do combination screens work?
Combination screens merge the functions of shading and thermal screens to provide the climate control that meet horticultural requirements.
+ Why is screening important for plant growth?
Effective screening regulates light and temperature, preventing overheating and ensuring healthy growth, leading to maximised yields.
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Phone: +44 (0) 333 188 9899
Email: info@bmgreenhouses.co.uk
Address: Cawley Priory, South Pallant,
Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1SY
