Greenhouse Roof Height

A greenhouse height of approximately 13 feet is.

Greenhouse roof height.

We recommend choosing a practical height usually a maximum of 9 11 for residential solar greenhouses and then using the adjusted rule of thumb to ensure that the glazing meets the minimum pitch for light transmission. In fact the optimal height for a greenhouse appears to be 13 feet which allows for better airflow and temperature regulation with most plants getting exposed to mild but consistent temperatures around the bottom of the greenhouse. Ventilation in a wide span greenhouse with a standard 6 12 greenhouse roof pitch the taller your sidewall height the better ventilation you ll get. You can also change the height of the south facing wall to alter the angle.

To 16 ft tall greenhouse that roof structure is much further away from the plants. Greenhouses built during the energy crisis of the 1970s usually had an 8 foot height to conserve on energy. Builders continue to raise their roofs with every build. The light gets reflected much better and lessens those shadows and potential issues on the plants.

However a tall greenhouse allows warm air to rise away from plant foliage so that temperatures remain relatively balanced at the floor level.