Greenhouse building in Kenya includes choosing the right company and materials depending on the cost and location of the area.
In some locations, the metallic greenhouse is most preferably compared to a wooden greenhouse due to termites and extreme weather.
Greenhouse construction in Kenya also requires qualified technicians to help in establishing important parameters: Wind direction, history of the farm, water source and reliability, soil sampling for testing, security, and availability of windbreakers.
What is the cost of a greenhouse in Kenya?
The cost of a greenhouse in Kenya is 800.00 to 2,000.00 Kenya shillings per square meter depending on the design, quality of materials, and the location of installation. The cost of greenhouse construction in Kenya is also determined by the climate of a region due to cover.
The cost of a wooden greenhouse is k.sh 50,000 to k.sh 100,000 per unit and the cost of a metallic greenhouse is k.sh 150,000 to k.sh 280,000 per unit. Greenhouse cost in Kenya is dependent on metallic or wooden frames and covering materials.
Is it cheaper to build or buy a greenhouse?
It's cheaper to build a wooden greenhouse in Kenya since you will cut the cost of hiring a professional. When you have timber on your farm this will help to reduce your cost by 20%. It's advisable to seek professional advice before you build a greenhouse.
It will be time-saving to buy a greenhouse since it comes with professional installation and training on production.
What materials are needed to build a greenhouse?
Wooden greenhouse building materials are posts and poles, nails, greenhouse polythene, labour, Insect net, technician, cement, ballast, and sand.
Metallic greenhouse building materials are the metallic frame, greenhouse polythene, anti-insect nets, profile, tapping screws, labour, and professional guidance.
You will also need a drip irrigation system to irrigate your plants in a greenhouse.
How to build a greenhouse step by step.
Materials are chosen: should be strong straight and durable if it's a wooden unit. For metallic units, metals should be 1.5 mm wall thickness.
Site selection. It should not be too steep. Good drainage.
Measurement of the area for the greenhouse should be done based on the Pythagoras theorem.
Get quality greenhouse materials. 200 microns of polythene for your covering. For hot areas use of an anti-insect net is recommended for ventilation.
