Tunnel Covers

Haygrove Tunnels can be covered using polythene, shade net, insect net, bird net or hail net. The materials are held onto the structure using a continuous roping system uniquely designed by Haygrove. Customers can use a combination of tunnel covers, such as polythene with insect net or polythene with shade net; depending on the weather conditions and pest issues. Tunnel can be clad with polythene first and have a second cover of net to mitigate any associated risks.

Classic Clear Polythene

Classic Clear Polythene is available in thicknesses from 150mu to 200mu. The manufacturer guarantees it for at least three seasons, depending on the thickness and region used.

This film is made up of five layers and is available in Low UV and High UV.

  • Key Features
  • 91% Light Transmission
  • 20% Diffusion
  • 50% Thermicity
  • Product Benefits
  • Designed to force early crops
  • Designed for light sensitive crops

Luminance THB Polythene

Luminance THB Polythene is available in thicknesses from 150mu to 200mu. The manufacturer guarantees it for at least three seasons, depending on the thickness and region used.

This film is available in Low UV, High UV and Extra High UV.

  • Key Features
  • 87% Light Transmission
  • Over 90% Diffusion
  • 85% Thermicity
  • Product Benefits
  • Designed to force early crops
  • Designed for light sensitive crops
  • Helps reduce tunnel temperature

Lumisol Clear Polythene

Lumisol Clear Polythene is available from 150mu to 200mu. The manufacturer guarantees it for at least three seasons, depending on the thickness and region used.

This film is available in Low UV, High UV and Extra High UV. Lumisol Clear Polythene is designed to allow UV light to enter the tunnel, which has benefits for the fruit.

  • Key Features
  • 88% Light Transmission
  • 35% Diffusion
  • 40% Thermicity
  • Reflects 70% of IR
  • Product Benefits
  • Extra UV light has benefits on colour, levels of antioxidants, flavour, shelf life and hardiness
  • On hot days, the tunnels are cooler compared to those using Classic Clear Polythene
  • Increases pollination due to increased bee activity

Lumisol Diffused Polythene

Lumisol Diffused Polythene is available in thicknesses from 150mu to 200mu. The manufacturer guarantees it for at least three seasons, depending on the thickness and region used.

This film is available in Low UV, High UV and Extra High UV. Lumisol Diffused Polythene is designed to allow UV light to enter the tunnel, which has benefits for the fruit.

  • Key Features
  • 87% Light Transmission
  • 90% Diffusion
  • 80% Thermicity
  • Reflects 70% of IR
  • Product Benefits
  • Extra UV light has benefits on colour, levels of antioxidants, flavour, shelf life and hardiness
  • Increases pollination due to increased bee activity
  • Reduces heat build-up in tunnels

ADR Polythene

ADR Polythene is available in thicknesses from 150mu to 200mu.

The manufacturer guarantees it for at least three seasons, depending on the thickness and region used.

  • Key Features
  • 67% Light Transmission
  • 90% Diffusion
  • 50% Thermicity
  • 40% IR Factor
  • Product Benefits
  • Low IR factor to minimise heat build up
  • Cools crops
  • Delays crops

Haygrove Woven Covers

Haygrove Woven Covers are made out of laminated woven material. The material can have a weight of 140g per square metre (0.46oz per square foot) or 160g per square metre (0.52oz per square foot), both of which have a breaking strain of 13g per square metre (0.04oz per square foot).

The manufacturer guarantees this cover for three or four seasons, depending on the weight per square metre. It is available in a matt finished product or gloss finished product.

  • Key Features
  • 88% Light Transmission
  • 55% Diffusion
  • Mesh can be stitched at the apex or side
  • Product Benefits
  • Long-lasting
  • Stronger than polythene
  • More resistant to tears
  • Stitched mesh can create natural ventilation and reduce the labour cost of venting

Netting

Haygrove sells insect net, bird net, hail net or shade net, upon request in various specifications.

  • Key Features
  • Insect Net, information available upon request
  • Bird Net, information available upon request
  • Hail Net, information available upon request
  • Shade Net, information available upon request
  • Product Benefits
  • Protection from the elements
  • Pest control