Bosman Van Zaal - South Africa
Bosman Van Zaal - South Africa
Greenhouse Structures
Greenhouse Structures

Sustainable, Scalable Greenhouse Structures

We provide scalable plastic greenhouse solutions with greenhouse structures designed according to your crop and climate requirements that fit your budget.

With almost a century of experience internationally, we are recognised as market-leading greenhouse engineers with the in-house knowledge and expertise to bring your vision to life in every crop and protected horticulture need.

Natural conditions are no longer an obstacle to your success with us, and we ensure maximum light and climate efficiency in your operation 24/7, 365 days a year.

Increase your chances of success by investing our custom developed greenhouse solutions. Each solution includes the ideal systems needed right from the beginning, with the freedom to expand according to your needs, budget and growing success.

Bosman Van Zaal has 90 years of experience in the development and construction of greenhouses and over 40 years’ experience with technical systems for international horticulture.

As leaders in Protected Horticulture optimization and technology, Bosman Van Zaal has a keen desire to share their knowledge and expertise to see South Africa’s Industry grow to new heights.

  • Venlo greenhouses
  • Foil greenhouses (Multispan)
  • Screen installations
  • Wide span greenhouses
  • Ventilation systems
  • Processing rooms
Crop Cover/Tunnels
Multispan Fixed Vent
Multispan Pad & Fan 
Auto Vent
  • Crop Cover
  • Crop Cover

This economic system is ideal crop covers for berries, herbs and vegetables. They can be used with plastic or shade net for protection and are easy to install.

Advantages

  • Can be constructed on slopes
  • Economic solution
  • Movable structures
  • Protection from rain and open sides allow natural ventilation
  • Flexible and customized sizes
  • Easy to build and displace

Specifications

  • Width : 6-8m meters
  • Sides can be opened and closed by moving film up and down.

This galvanised steel structure covered with special “Long Life” 3 layer greenhouse film comes with easy to assemble prefabricated components. Large areas can be constructed in a short period of time and the large scale structures are commonly used for large scale flower growers, vegetable growers and cutting companies. The sawtooth type roof ventilation can be fixed or automated with complete EU certified drive mechanisms.

Advantages

  • Large air flow volume
  • Excellent rain overlap
  • Roll – up sides provide additional ventilation
  • Passive ventilation results in low energy consumption and can be used in areas with no power availability.

Specifications

  • Bay Width 8/9.6 meter
  • Gutter height: 4/4.5/5 meter
  • Column distance under gutter 4/5 meter
  • Window opening: 1.2/1.3 meter

A modular installation using exhaust ventilators and cooling evaporative pads for controlling humidity & temperature simultaneously. They're ideal for growing crops under extreme dry and hot climate with auto-climate control options available on request.

Advantages

  • Closed roof integrated system with controlled air flow
  • Ideal for high value added crops

Specifications

  • Bay width 8/9.6 meter
  • Gutter height: 4/4.5/5 meter
  • Column distance under gutter 4/5 meter
  • Auto Vent
  • Auto Vent
  • Auto Vent
  • Auto Vent
  • Auto Vent

The auto vent is a top of the range greenhouse structure with single or double-sided roof vents that can be fully automated. It has aluminium gutters and a unique tensioning system that allows the plastic to be optimally tensioned to ensure longevity when combatting weather elements.

Advantages

  • Automated vents for maximum ventilation efficiency
  • No limitations when it comes to cultivation system options
  • Use of aluminium gutters with integrated gutters for the drainage of condensation water
  • Can be designed for any local weather conditions (wind, snow, etc.)

Specifications

  • Model Wide Span
  • Standard sizes: 9.60m, 12.80m
  • Custom widths possible
  • Post height up to 7m
Auto Vent Diagram

Are you looking for a robust greenhouse solution with internationally acclaimed quality? 

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Bosman Van Zaal has 90 years of experience in the development and construction of greenhouses and over 40 years' experience with technical systems for international horticulture.

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