The shape of the roof
You would be surprised by how many shapes you can choose from for your greenhouse roof. This choice naturally depends heavily on the overall shape of your greenhouse. In recent decades, standard square or rectangular roofs were popular.
Nowadays, we notice that T-shaped roofs are becoming increasingly popular. This type of roof is slightly more expensive but offers a more dynamic appearance. Additionally, there are roofs with a unique X-shape. Round roofs also exist but are very rare.
Furthermore, you can choose between a mono-pitch or a duo-pitch roof. These roof styles provide your garden greenhouse with even more style and dynamism.
Integrating roof windows
The choice for roof windows in a greenhouse is primarily a practical matter. Roof windows ensure that heat can escape from a greenhouse when necessary and that a healthy airflow is created.
Most Janssens greenhouses offer, depending on the model, the possibility to integrate between one and four roof windows. The more roof windows you install, the better you can control the temperature inside the greenhouse.
There are two types of roof windows: manual and automatic. Automatic roof windows are extremely convenient and are not very expensive. These windows open and close automatically based on the temperature inside the greenhouse. Whether you are at home or not, the temperature in your greenhouse is always optimal.
Providing sun protection
In the summer, the temperature in your greenhouse can rise significantly, which may result in damaged plants. It can therefore certainly be worthwhile to equip the roof of your greenhouse with sun protection.
Sun protection for greenhouses comes in various forms, such as: curtains, fixed shade cloths, a white tarp or sheet, etc. You can be as creative as you like. Additionally, whitewashing the roof is an option, though it is naturally less aesthetically pleasing. Read all our tips here for combating heat in the summer.
