Grand Greenhouse Design
Imperial Builders & Supply built their first double poly and steel greenhouses in the 1970s and have since built hundreds of ranges throughout Florida and the Southeast.
GRAND GREENHOUSE designs have been engineered to meet the demands for increased wind loads and taller greenhouses. Significant improvements have been made to enhance strength, longevity and versatility. These designs are also easier to erect, allowing nurserymen the option of building their own greenhouses.
Greenhouse Types
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“Grand” Designs |
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Price Range |
Moderate |
Moderate to High |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate to High |
Structural Strength |
Moderate to Substantial |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Substantial |
Hanging Capacity |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Less than Moderate |
Moderate |
Substantial |
Gutter Connection Capability |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Cooling System Required |
Only on Larger Ranges |
No |
No |
Only on Larger Ranges |
Only on Larger Ranges |
Comments |
Most Popular Design |
Works Best Under Shaded Conditions |
Primarily Used for Vegetable Re-sets |
Better Cooling |
Also Used for Warehouses/Sheds |
Bar Joist Designs |
Non-Windloaded Designs |
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Not Available At This Time |
Price Range |
High |
High |
Inexpensive |
Inexpensive |
Inexpensive |
Structural Strength |
Substantial |
Substantial |
Slight |
Slight |
Poor |
Hanging Capacity |
Substantial |
Substantial |
Slight |
Slight |
Poor |
Gutter Connection Capability |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Cooling System Required |
Only on Larger Rangers |
No |
Only on Larger Rangers |
Only on Larger Rangers |
No |
Comments |
Basket or Vegetable Hanging |
Basket or Vegetable Hanging |
1st Timer GRHS. |
Temporary/Moveable Structure |
Do-It-Yourself |
All of the “Grand” Greenhouses and Bar Joist Greenhouses offer a variety of steel posts that are engineered based on the height and with of the greenhouse. With additional roof framing added, corrugated and twin wall poly-carbonate roof covering is also available n theses designs. Price range and structural strength is by comparison to each style.
Features & Benefits


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1. “V-Trac” galvalume gutters are stronger,
larger and more durable than most gutters.
2. All bolts are hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel.
Stronger overall design will meet or exceed building code requirements.

3. Reinforced bow to gutter connections.
Stronger truss-gutter-post connections.

4. Webbing brackets eliminate truss holes.
Trusses are stronger and more rigid.
Pipe Purlins combined in webbing brackets.
Makes for cleaner stronger connections.
5. Larger stronger posts available for taller sidewalls.
- V-trac, all aluminum,
- 12′ gutters & splices
- With wire-lock bases included (for poly & shade houses) or
- without bases (for poly carbonate coverings)
- 1/8″, 3003 high strength aluminum
- Eliminates the need for gutter maintenance & replacement
- for a small increase in price over 14 ga. steel gutters
AVAILABLE POSTS
4” X 4” X 9 GA. OR 11 GA. PRE-GALVANIZED OR HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED SQ. TUBING
3-1/2” X 3-1/2” X 12 GA. PRE-GALVANIZED C-POST
3” X 3” X 11 GA. PRE-GALVANIZED OR HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED SQ. TUBING
3” X 3” X 12 GA. PRE-GALVANIZED C-POST
3-1/4” X 2” X 12 GA. PRE-GALVANIZED C-POSTS
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