Structural Parts of a Greenhouse

1. Water and electrical lines should be located and placed before the foundation is constructed.
   
   
2. The foundation should be level and provide adequate structural support for the greenhouse. Structural components of a greenhouse (Figure 13.5) include:
   
   
   1. Ridge (top of the greenhouse)
   2. Anchor support posts (main structural support)
   3. Trusses (structural strength)
   4. Purlins (structural strength)
   5. Ventilators (cooling)
   6. Cooling fans (cooling)
      

Figure 13.5: Structural Components of a Greenhouse.