From planning to completion, Dazzle Farms is there to support you with our greenhouse construction services. Our greenhouse construction options are so quick, so painless, that most owners will say they were a “must” for completing the project on-time and on-budget. Let Dazzle Farms be your project manager! Our greenhouse construction experience is essential in making your project a success.

Dazzle Farms works closely with several private contracting firms that have years of greenhouse construction experience. During the construction phase, a project manager will be on site and available daily to answer any questions you might have. Additionally, you can always reach us at +254 732400444 We are happy to help in any way we can. It is our mission to build a lasting relationship with every one of our customers. After all, we plan on doing business with you for years to come.

No Hassle Greenhouse Construction

Greenhouse construction can involve the coordination of many experts to secure the necessary permits, prepare the site, build the structure, hook up the plumbing and electrical, and install the equipment. Once you decide to use Dazzle Farms’s greenhouse construction services, we take over as project manager so you don’t have to. We handle all of this and more; Dazzle Farms is there with you at every step. Spend your time planning what to do with your greenhouse once it’s complete, not agonizing over a greenhouse construction project.

Professionalism

Dazzle Farms’s construction crew is professional at every turn. This professionalism shines through in the quality of the craftsmanship performed on every one of our greenhouse construction projects. We let no detail be overlooked, and stand by our work with a no-hassle 1 year (after purchase) warranty against defects in workmanship under normal use. In addition, Dazzle Farms will repair or replace any defective equipment or systems installed as part of a greenhouse construction project – including labor – for one year after date of project acceptance by the customer.

Budget Friendly

We appreciate how tight budgets can be, and work with you to get the most out of every penny. By using our turnkey greenhouse construction services, our customers find they save on average about 10% over making their own arrangements. During project design, we suggest modifications than can save you money without compromising functionality. Greenhouse construction is always based on a fixed-price contract so you are never hit with unwelcome surprises on the final invoice. Additionally, you will continue to save even after your project is complete. You will receive a special 10% discount off our standard prices for all supplies purchased from us for one full year after construction. Think of it as our little present to help get your new greenhouse up and running.

Fast Turnaround

The overwhelming majority of our greenhouses are constructed, installed, and ready to use in less than 4 weeks. Even large commercial greenhouse construction projects are completed in about half the time as that of an inexperienced firm. This saves you money and gets you up and running quicker than would otherwise be possible.

Durable Construction

Put simply, our greenhouses are built to last. They are rigid post-frame buildings featuring roll-formed, galvanized steel components and cantilevered gutters for unmatched strength and stability. Our greenhouse frame are guaranteed for at least 10 years. Our plastic coverings are treated with UV inhibitors and are guaranteed for 3 years against normal wear & tear. Dazzle Farms greenhouses can easily be engineered to withstand winds up to 110mph. Any of these specifications can be changed as necessary to create a truly custom greenhouse construction project.

Outstanding Safety Record

Our safety record is one of which we are proud. We’ve constructed hundreds greenhouses over the last 7 years without a single safety incident. Our greenhouse construction crews go through great pains to make sure that their work is done as quickly as possible, but also, as safely as possible.

No hassle project management. Professional service. Budget friendly prices. Lightning fast turnaround. Durability. An impeccable safety record. A true turnkey greenhouse construction solution. What more could you ask for?

1. Hoop house

Description: The hoop house gets its name from its shape, although houses can be constructed with straight lines using elbows to get the desired shape of the structure. It can also be referred to as a Quonset House. Hoops/Quonsets are made from aluminum pipes or plastic PVC pipes and covered with a single layer of polymer plastic covering; a second layer may be added for better insulation. Hoop houses are considered one of the simplest and inexpensive designs.

Covering material options: Plastic sheeting

Pros:

  • Easy to build and adapt to small land units.
  • It is inexpensive relative to other designs.
  • The shape of the design allows water, snow, and leaves etc. to be shed from its exterior.

Cons:

  • Design is inherently not as sturdy as other designs.
  • Air circulation is limited and could be disadvantageous in hot conditions

Ideal Climate: Cold and wet climate, e.g., Mount Kenya region, Limuru, aberdares, etc

2. Gothic-arch House

Description: This is a variation of the Hoop design, it includes a semicircular frame manufactured from galvanized pipe or conduit which is covered with plastic sheeting. The Gothic-Arch House offers an improved cooling solution to an old problem by use of efficient vertical ridge vents at the peak. In the Gothic-Arch House, hot air escapes at the highest point in the greenhouse, not at the lower gutter area as in a wing design. Top ridge vents allow for dehumidification and ventilation even when snow or leaves are in the gutters. The Gothic-Arch House's vertical vent design minimizes the risk of losing vents in the roof from high winds.

Covering material options: Plastic sheeting

Pros:

  • Simple and efficient construction design.
  • Improved air circulation and cooling effect to the crops which is very useful in areas with hot/tropical climate.
  • The use of plastic sheeting reduces the overall design costs substantially.
  • The shape of the design allows water or snow or leaves to be shed from its exterior.
  • Gothic designs have higher light transmission

Cons:

  • Sidewall height is low, which restricts storage space and headroom.

Ideal Climate: Warm/Hot climate e.g. Coastal region, North Eastern Region, Nairobi region, Western Region e.t.c

3. Gable House

Description: Can also be defined as an A-Frame Greenhouse. This is another common greenhouse structure; the key advantages are its simplicity of design and minimization of materials versus other designs. The popularity really falls on the simplicity of combing the roof and side walls together to create a singular triangular structure.

Covering material options:

  • Plastic sheeting
  • Glass (more expensive)
  • Polycarbonate glazing panels.

Pros:

  • Simple straightforward design.
  • More options to choose from for covering material used.
  • Ideal for huge greenhouses.

Cons:

  • Narrowing side walls limits the functional use of the entire greenhouse footprint. Air circulation can also be problematic in the corners.

Ideal Climate:

  • Warm/Hot climate e.g. Coastal region, North Eastern Region, Nairobi region, Western Region e.t.c
  • Cold climate e.g. central region, Rift valley etc.

4. Lean-to greenhouse / Attached greenhouse

Description: This greenhouse shares a wall with another structure e.g your residence. It is mostly built off the back of the home, but can be built on the side depending on the orientation of the home.

Covering material options:

  • Glass is typically used as the greenhouse structure is attached to the home.
  • Plastic sheeting

Pros:

  • overall construction costs are lower relative to stand-alone greenhouse since the greenhouse shares a wall with the another structure.
  • Could share electricity, water, heat and other utilities with the attached structure/building.

Cons:

  • Temperature control is more difficult because the wall that the greenhouse is built on may collect the sun’s heat, while the greenhouse wall windows may lose heat rapidly.

Ideal Climate: Cold climate e.g. central region, Rift valley etc

General Characteristics Of Our Greenhouses

Most of our greenhouse designs follow these Characteristics:

Basic Structure Characteristics:

  • Wind load strength: 90-147 km/h
  • Trellising load standard: 25 kg/m²
  • Life span: minimum 10 years
  • Rust free:5 years
  • Steel parts hot galvanized

Coverings:

Polyethylene film coverings greenhouse are manufactured in accordance with the KEBS Standards, which characterizes each shipment, including quality of thickness, durability, strength and light transmission.

The warranty of the polyethylene film is graded and correlates to the number of years the film has been in use.

Possible Types of Greenhouse Coverings

  • Polyethylene 5 layers - simple and double
  • Woven polyethylene
  • Anti-insect nets
  • Polycarbonate
  • Roll-up curtains
  • Thermal screen
  • Shade nets

Accessories:

Integrating agro-systems into the greenhouse structure is one of our experties, we can supply customers with all types of systems:

  • Vegetable trellising
  • Wet pads for temperature decrease
  • Ventilation systems - operated manually or electrically
  • Heating devices
  • Automatic climate control
  • Nursery accessories: growth tables, trays, etc.
  • Irrigation systems

Equipment

The proper greenhouse equipment is absolutely essential to any commercial growing operation, and Dazzle Farms has everything you need to ensure success. Whether you are buying a new building or replacing greenhouse equipment in an old one, Dazzle Farms has only the best to ensure you get exactly what you need to keep your plants happy and healthy!

Dazzle Farms carries all the heavy duty, commercial greenhouse equipment that serious growers need. Heating, cooling, ventilation, controls, benches, irrigation, lighting, soil handling…all of the big-time equipment that commercial growers need is available at Dazzle Farms and at the best price. Some of the equipment that is available at Dazzle Farms include but not limited to the following categories:-

Greenhouse Heating

Heating is a critically important piece of greenhouse equipment during those cold seasons. Give yourself another growing season or extend the one you already have by properly heating your greenhouse. Dazzle Farms has several types and styles of greenhouse heaters and you don’t have to worry about cold season/winter anymore.

Greenhouse Cooling

After heating, cooling is probably the next most important piece of greenhouse equipment. If you want to grow indoors during the hot seasons, you are going to need a way to keep the temperature inside at a reasonable level. There are many different strategies for greenhouse cooling, and Dazzle Farms has them all. Evaporative cooling, natural ventilation, shade cloth and more, Dazzle Farms has what you need to keep growing all year long.

Benches

Serious commercial greenhouse growers need plenty of room to grow their precious plants, and Dazzle Farms has the greenhouse bench and staging solutions that can help you maximize growing space and minimize effort. Rolling, fixed, or portable steel greenhouse benches offer versatility and durability for commercial growers.

Hydroponics

Hydroponics are the future of indoor growing, and are finally becoming mainstream in the greenhouse industry. Dazzle Farms recognizes this and carries a complete line of hydroponic supplies and hydroponics kits. Hydroponic herb tables, vine crop systems, nutrient solutions…Dazzle Farms has all of this and more at the most affordable prices.

Irrigation

It’s not going to rain inside a greenhouse, so getting precious water to your plants is a must. Dazzle Farms carries all of the greenhouse equipment necessary to set up a completely automated irrigation system, whether it’s the common drip irrigation kit or an overhead misting system or in-pot drip system. Setup and planning for irrigation systems can sometimes be tricky, so of course Dazzle Farms has the expert know-how to get you going in the right direction.

Lighting

Supplemental grow lighting is can be an important piece of greenhouse equipment depending on what and when you are growing. But don’t worry, because Dazzle Farms has a huge selection of the very best grow lights and fixtures for your needs.

These are just a few of the greenhouse equipment categories carried by Dazzle Farms! Head over to our contact page and drop us an order or enquiry on the complete selection of greenhouse equipment that serious growers need.

Benefits of the greenhouse

Greenhouses are structures that enable the cultivation of fresh agricultural produce (such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc.) in qualities, quantities and time periods otherwise impossible to achieve when cultivating on the same region in the open.

The area of the greenhouse is separated from the outside environment by a transparent cover that lets sunlight through and provides a wide variety of services to the plants and to the farmer:

  • Physical protection from natural phenomena, such as winds, rain, hail, snow etc.
  • Protection from damage by animals, whether large or tiny, by not allowing them to come into contact with the plants.
  • Efficient application of pesticides in a closed environment.
  • The possibility of maintaining a climate different from the climate outside, in order to improve the growth conditions.
  • Protection from rain, and maintaining control of irrigation and fertilization conditions.
  • Allowing work and harvest in any kind of weather.

Depending on the natural environmental conditions, the type of crop, and the farmer's requirements, different technical solutions can be found to achieve the same goal.
Therefore, tropical regions usually have many greenhouses whose main function is to provide physical protection for the crops – to protect the plants from winds and natural harms, to protect against rain in order to control the irrigation and fertilization routine, and sometimes in order to overcome diseases and pests.

These designated greenhouses are usually simple and cheap structures, covered in thin plastic sheets, with set ventilation openings and without unnecessary means of monitoring and control.