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GGS has been a world-class designer, manufacturer, and installer of commercial greenhouse structures since 1979 and our greenhouses are built to last. Here are the ways GGS can design, manufacture, and install the right commercial greenhouse for you.
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Built to Last Since 1979.
History of GGS• GGS is part of a group of companies owned by the
Harrison family which include GGS Construction, GGS
Structures Inc, Niagrow Systems Limited, JGS Limited,
Letrek Holdings, Trevor Construction Corp, Necaxa SA &
MMM SA
• Three of our companies specifically design greenhouse
systems:
What We Do• GGS creates the ideal environment for your crops
to flourish.
• GGS can provide turnkey solutions for a seamless
and worry-free greenhouse project
• From structure, to heating, to environmental control,
our professional team at GGS is there through every
step of your project.
Greenhouse Vegetable Production
• Compared to field-grown and low-technology protected crops, greenhouse vegetables lead the market in quality.
• Greenhouse vegetable production trumps field production on not only quality, but variety, food safety, resource conservation, environmental impact, and sustainability.
Source: Update on the North American Greenhouse Vegetable Industry, Farm Credit Canada, 2012
Greenhouse Vegetable Production
• There are 125 countries in the world that produce
greenhouse vegetables commercially
• World Greenhouse Vegetable Production surpassed
1 million acres in 2012
• 2013 Total Estimated World Vegetable Production in
Climate Controlled Greenhouses: 1,101,353 acres
Source: International Greenhouse Vegetable Production Statistics, Cuesta Roble Consulting, 2013
Top Greenhouse Vegetables
(North America)
• #1 Tomatoes
• #2 Cucumbers
• #3 Bell Peppers
Greenhouse Components
• Structure/Shading
• Benches
• Heating System
• CO2 Dosing
• Irrigation System
• Climate Control System
Structure• The way the structure is designed plays a very
important role in the environment of your crops
• Quality growing environment with high light levels is
essential
• Ventilation is critical – there are many options for
natural ventilation such as gutter vents
• Condensation control – structure must be designed
to minimize dripping
• Ideal to have a strong, steel frame that is hot
dipped galvanized to protect against corrosion
from the elements
Freestanding Greenhouse• Ideally suited for professional growers who
require unique environments for different crops
• Provides economical growing space
• Dramatically sloped arch design optimizes the useable space for growing bench crops as well as hanging baskets
Gutter Connected Poly Greenhouse
• A versatile greenhouse designed for vegetable crops or floriculture
• A single piece arch rolled into a gothic peak for superior condensation control
• Gutter vents and other natural ventilation options for the most effective and efficient airflow possible
• The most economical greenhouse for large growers
Widespan Greenhouse• Ideal for a header house, a retail area, or a
growing greenhouse
• Eliminates the center row of posts for more room
• Twin peaks and a floating gutter for increasing the growing area without sacrificing ventilation
Curved Glass Greenhouse• Quality growing environment with high light
levels
• Continuous double ridge vents for up to 50% roof ventilation
• Designed to virtually eliminate condensation drip
• Can also be glazed with 8mm PCSS or 8mm acrylic
Low Profile Venlo Greenhouse
• Quality growing environment with high light levels
• Aluminum roof glazing bars hold the tempered glass panes in place
• Continuous alternating vent windows
• Strong, heavy hot dipped galvanized steel frame for superior protection against corrosion
Cold Frame• Constructed of high quality steel arches to provide
long lasting protection from rust and corrosion
• Easy to build on-site and add-on sections are
available to extend their length
• A cold frame is an excellent structure for the first
time grower as well as large scale nursery
production
High Tunnel• Extends the growing season - crops will benefit from
both an earlier spring harvest, and a longer
fall/winter season
• Provides frost protection, better environmental
control, and significant yield gains
• Reduces moisture, which helps prevent botrytis,
mildew, and other moisture related diseases
Shade System• Curtains provide simplicity, ease of installation, and
are easily maintained
• Add Blackout Screens for day light control and
additional energy savings
• Rolling Screens provide energy management and
blackout for sidewalls
Benches • Benches can either be stationary or rolling
• Can be fabricated in expanded metal covering,
ebb and flood trays, or irrigation troughs
• The bench assembly is designed for easy installation
• Mitred corners prevent workers or customers from
ripping clothing
Heating System• No matter the climate, greenhouses require heating
to ensure optimum plant growth on a year-round
basis
• There are various ways to deliver heat to your
plants:
o Forcas Pipe Heating
o In-Floor Heating
o Under Bench Heating
o Overhead Heating
Forcas Pipe• Thin wall steel tube ideally suited for heating systems
in greenhouses
• Brings heat directly to the crop where it is most
effective
• Lightweight and practical application
• Narrow diameter 28/35mm pipe greatly reduces
volume of water needed
In-Floor Heating• Directly heats the plants and soil
• Flood floors use the concrete floor as a radiant
surface to heat the plants and irrigation water
• In-ground heating uses tubing that is buried directly
in the growing beds
Under Bench Heating• Maintains uniform
temperatures and reduces humidity around the plants
• An under bench heating system can reduce fuel costs 10 percent or more
• Distributing the heat under the benches warms the growing medium first before it rises to heat the air. For most crops, the medium temperature is more critical to good growth than the air temperature
Overhead Heating• Can provide the additional heat required for winter
months
• Compatible with hanging basket areas, snowmelt
systems, and mono- or post-rail systems.
CO2 Dosing• Carbon dioxide is essential for the growth of plants
• Central dosage of CO2-rich flue gasses from gas
burning boilers has led to a considerable
production increase in greenhouse horticulture
• Flue gas condensers increase the efficiency of your
boiler dramatically
Irrigation System• Keeping your plants hydrated with just the right
amount of nutrients is essential
• Many different types of watering systems available:
o Drip Irrigation
o Sub Irrigation
o Misting Systems
o Sprinkler Systems
o Hand Watering Systems
Climate Control System• Computerized
automation ensures
that you can control
your greenhouse
climate
• Computer systems can
automatically control
venting, air circulation,
heating, irrigation, and
more
Lighting• Depending on the geographical
location and time of year,
supplemental lighting is crucial to
ensuring the maximum growth of
your crops
• Supplemental lighting ensures
that you can be flexible on what
crops are grown, regardless of
what day-length or light intensity
is required
Why Choose GGS?
• Quality materials used for every component of the
greenhouse
• CSA-A660 steel quality certification
• Easy, hassle free construction
• Built to last and dependable greenhouse systems
• Projects delivered on time and within budget
• Focus on building an ideal system for your crops
that will maximize return on investment
• Superior customer service through every stage of
your project & satisfaction guaranteed
• To get started on your greenhouse project,
navigate to www.ggs-greenhouse.com