Agrifirst Flat-Roof Shade Net House is a commercial-grade protected cultivation structure designed for maximum area coverage at the most economical cost per square meter. With a straightforward flat-roof design on a robust GI frame, this structure provides essential protection from excess sunlight, hail, birds, and flying insects — making it the preferred choice for large-scale vegetable, fruit, and flower cultivation across India.
Why Choose Flat-Roof Shade Net House?
- Lowest Cost Per Square Meter — Most economical protected cultivation structure, ideal for farmers looking to cover large areas
- Maximum Cultivation Area — Flat roof design maximizes usable growing space with no wasted internal volume
- Scalable Design — Easily expandable by adding additional spans, from 1000 sqm to 10+ hectares
- Multi-Purpose Protection — Shields crops from hail, excessive sunlight (35–75% shade), UV radiation, birds, and flying pests
- Simple Construction — Faster installation than dome or polyhouse structures, typically completed in 7–10 days per acre
- Excellent for Fruit Orchards — Provides hail and bird protection for pomegranate, grape, apple, and other fruit orchards
Technical Specifications
| Structure Type | Flat-roof shade net house (multi-span) |
| Height | 4.0–5.0 meters (uniform) |
| Span Width | 6.0 / 8.0 meters |
| Frame Material | Hot-dip galvanized (GI) steel tubular pipes |
| Cladding | UV-stabilized HDPE shade net (mono or tape weave) |
| Shade Factor | 35%, 50%, or 75% (selectable) |
| Side Netting | 40/50-mesh anti-insect net |
| Wind Load | Up to 80 km/h |
| Foundation | RCC / concrete column foundation |
| Suitable Crops | Capsicum, cucumber, leafy vegetables, pomegranate, grapes, papaya, dragon fruit, chrysanthemum |
| Structural Life | 10–15 years |
| Delivery | Turnkey installation by Agrifirst across India |
Government Subsidy
Flat-roof shade net houses qualify for 50% subsidy under NHM, MIDH, and state horticulture programs. Agrifirst assists with complete subsidy documentation and DPR preparation.
ROI & Farmer Earnings
Large-scale vegetable growers using Agrifirst flat-roof net houses achieve ₹4–12 lakhs per acre annually with significantly reduced pesticide costs and improved crop quality. The low initial investment ensures payback within the first year.