A shade house structure composed of two basic components i.e., frame and cladding material. The shade house frame provides support for cladding material and designed to protect against wind, rain and crop load. The shade house mild steel (ms) angle frame lasts up to 20 to 25 years, if anti rust treatment is done at regular interval, whereas bamboo structure can last up to 3 years. The agro shade net lasts for 3 to 5 years depending on the climatic condition. Shade nets are available in different colours with wide range of shade percentages viz. 25%, 30%, 35%, 50%, 60%, 75% and 90%.
The design of shade house’s frames depends on the need and engineering skill. Structural frames of Quonset, gable or gothic arch shape or with minor modification suitable to local condition are recommended in high rainfall areas like Orissa.
