Project
New Venlo Glasshouse & Screens
Sector
Commercial
Area
9,542m²
Foundations
Cast concrete walls & Zeus dollies
Structure
New Venlo Glasshouse 4.5m post height 9.6m spans 4.5m Sections
Screens
Pull wire Horizontal Energy Saving Screen
Cloth type
Svensson Harmony 4647 FR
Aldby Field Nurseries Ltd - New 9,542m² Venlo Glasshouse Extension
Ebtech Glasshouse Systems has successfully delivered a new high-specification Venlo Glasshouse and Horizontal Pull Wire Screen System for Aldby Field Nurseries Ltd in North Yorkshire, representing a significant investment in modern protected-crop infrastructure in the region.
The newly constructed glasshouse spans 9,542 m² and has been designed as a seamless extension to the nursery’s existing facility. Maintaining a consistent post height of 4.5 metres, the structure integrates smoothly with ongoing production operations without disruption. The glasshouse is split into two equal growing compartments.
High-performance Venlo design
The structure features a 10-bay wide Venlo configuration, measuring 96 metres in width and 99.4 metres in length. Built in full compliance with BS EN 13031:2020 European standards, the structure delivers both durability and optimal growing conditions.
Based on a 3.2m Venlo system with 9.6m spans, the design incorporates an under-gutter trellis section, allowing space for transplanting machinery and improving workflow efficiency.
Key construction elements include:
Advanced Climate Screen System
As part of the project, Ebtech installed a full 9,542 m² horizontal pull cable screen system across two independent zones. The system uses Svensson Harmony 4647 FR climate screens, delivering:
This combination enhances crop quality while significantly improving energy efficiency.
The screen system is powered by Ridder RW1600 motors and includes:
Practical integration and access
The greenhouse is fitted with six aluminium sliding doors and connects directly to the existing nursery structure, ensuring uninterrupted operational flow and ease of access across production areas.
"The new glasshouse will improve our productivity, streamline day to day operations and increase our overall production capacity. Ebtech have been professional, efficient and straightforward to work with throughout the project and we are very pleased with the finished result."
Paul Coulter - Proprietor, Aldby Field Nurseries Ltd
