Net Houses & Insect-Proof Structures
A net house is a commercial protected structure whose envelope is insect-proof or shade netting rather than film or glass — used to reduce pest pressure, hail and radiation while maintaining natural ventilation.
Is a net house cheaper than a greenhouse?
Yes on CAPEX, but crop options, seasonality and yield are more limited. The technology selector compares them for the target crop and market. A buyer submits one private brief through the RFQ builder. A net house is a commercial protected structure whose envelope is insect-proof or shade netting rather than film or glass — used to reduce pest pressure, hail and radiation while maintaining natural ventilation. A dedicated sourcing specialist normalises it into a single technical specification, issues it to qualified international manufacturers, integrators and EPC contractors, and returns offers that can be compared line by line on the same scope, lead time and delivery terms.
Independent, supplier-neutral guidance. Vendor identities, price bands and shortlists are released only through the RFQ flow.
Role in the project
Net houses are the low-CAPEX entry point for commercial horticulture in hot, high-radiation climates — especially where virus and thrips pressure make open-field production risky.
Typical applications
- Peppers and tomatoes in warm climates
- Leafy greens and herbs
- Nursery propagation and hardening
- Flowers and cut foliage
Selection criteria
40/50/60 mesh chosen against the target pest (whitefly, thrips).
Combined shade-net options 20–50 % by crop and latitude.
Engineering considerations
Wind loading on netted structures is significant — do not under-engineer.
Commercial considerations
USD 10–30/m² depending on structure and mesh.
Procurement considerations
Budget mesh replacement every 4–7 years by UV exposure.
Common mistakes
- •Choosing wrong mesh count for the local pest complex
- •No zipper airlocks — insect pressure survives
FAQ
Before you shortlist suppliers
- Understand the buying process first: what agricultural procurement means and how RFQs are compared .
- Awarding one turnkey contract instead of separate trades? Compare EPC contractor bids for agricultural projects on identical scope.
- For processing and grading scope, see packing house cost, sizing and certification requirements .
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Scope a net houses & insect-proof structures RFQ
Share crop, scale and country. A specialist scopes suppliers, engineering and financing.