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AR GH Man Unit 3
Arkansas Greenhouse Management Unit 3: Structures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anchor support posts | side posts providing the main structural support for a greenhouse that are spaced at regular intervals |
| cold frame | an outside propagation structure consisting of a wooden or concrete block frame with heat supplied by solar radiation through a transparent covering |
| even span | a basic style of greenhouse in which rafters are equal in length |
| glass | a type of greenhouse covering; allows greatest light transmission; comes in grades; expensive |
| Gothic arch | basic style of greenhouse with a pointed arch; trusses have been eliminated |
| hotbed | an outside propagation structure similar to a cold frame except electric or hot water heat is used |
| polyethylene | a petroleum-based flexible plastic used for many purposes; greenhouses can be covered with this |
| purlins | run the length of the structure and are attached to each truss, adding more structural strength |
| quonset | basic style of greenhouse with curved roof with or without sidewalls |
| ridge and furrow greenhouse | greenhouse whose structure consists of a number of greenhouses connected along the length of the houses; creates a large interior space |
| rigid structured sheet | a type of covering used in greenhouses commonly made of polycarbonate and acrylic; it is rigid and resistant to weathering |
| trusses | composed of rafters, chords, and struts that support the roof |
| uneven spac | basic style of greenhouse in which rafters are of unequal length |
| ventilators | movable units of a greenhouse to allow for natural air flow (vents) |