Installation & Assembly

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Solexx Width Selection
Currently there are four widths of Solexx offered to commercial growers 49.5”(1.26m),
52”(1.32m), 65”(1.65m), and 77.5”(1.97m). The 49.5” (1.26m) wide material is most often used
when the Solexx is run horizontally. See the chart below for the best width for your structure for
vertical installation. These widths were developed to ensure a sufficient overlap between panels
and sufficient overhang during installation.
Spacing Between Bows
When installing Solexx vertically, we recommend the framing (bows or ribs) that will support
Solexx be placed 16" (41cm), 24"(61cm) or 48"(1.21m) on center for the 52"(1.32m) wide Solexx,
60"(1.52m) on center for the 65"(1.65m) wide Solexx and either 24”(61cm), 36"(91cm) or
72"(1.83m) on center for the 77.5"(1.97m) wide Solexx. If applying to a greenhouse frame with
48” (1.21m) or larger on center, steel cabling is recommended to prevent sagging between the
bows. These steel cables should be placed every two to four feet depending on the snow load
the structure will carry.
Greenhouse
On-Center Width
Recommended
Solexx Rolls
Width
Alternative
Greenhouse On-
Center Widths
4 ft.(1.21m)
52”(1.32m)
16" (41cm), 24"(61cm)
5 ft.(1.52m)
65”(1.65m)
N/A
6 ft.(1.83m)
77.5”(1.97m)
24”(61cm), 36"(91cm)