{"id":4014,"date":"2025-07-01T13:32:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T11:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/nieuws\/folieserre-met-nok-en-zijventilatie\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T10:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T08:39:51","slug":"staying-cool-during-a-heatwave-poly-greenhouse-ridge-side-ventilation","status":"publish","type":"nieuws","link":"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/en\/nieuws\/staying-cool-during-a-heatwave-poly-greenhouse-ridge-side-ventilation\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying cool during a heatwave: why a poly greenhouse with ridge and side ventilation makes the difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coming days promise to be tropical. In traditional glasshouses, high outdoor temperatures quickly turn into extreme heat, putting stress on your crops, your team and your installations. A Vermako poly greenhouse offers a well-designed alternative that performs at its best in precisely these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"863\" data-id=\"3279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-3.png 723w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-3-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"754\" data-id=\"3287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-5-1024x754.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-5-1024x754.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-5-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-5-768x565.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-5.png 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ventilate more, and more intelligently<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Double airflow <\/strong>: thanks to the combination of ridge and side ventilation, warm air can escape in two directions while cooler air is drawn in at low level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast response<\/strong>: film roofs and side walls open and close continuously, manually or automatically. This lets you adjust the climate per bay or per row to sun, wind and crop stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thermal advantage <\/strong>: practical experience shows that a poly greenhouse with double ventilation keeps the indoor temperature up to several degrees lower than a comparable glass structure, even on windless days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Protection without compromise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diffuse light distribution under film<\/strong> reduces leaf scorch and promotes photosynthesis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A light but strong aluminium support structure<\/strong> remains stable and ensures optimal air circulation, even in extreme heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modular construction<\/strong> makes future extensions or modifications easy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" data-id=\"3283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-4-1024x587.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-4-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-4-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-4-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-4.png 1372w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" data-id=\"3275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-2-1024x815.png\" alt=\"poly greenhouses heat\" class=\"wp-image-3275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-2-1024x815.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-2-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-2-768x611.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/afbeelding-2.png 1166w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sustainable and cost-efficient<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower energy and cooling loads:<\/strong> less need for active cooling or shading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long service life of film and profiles <\/strong>thanks to high-quality materials and our own production and installation team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tailored maintenance:<\/strong> Vermako offers an inspection and film cleaning service to keep your greenhouse in top condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br>Heatwaves are becoming the rule rather than the exception. Choose a greenhouse solution that stays ahead of the heat instead of lagging behind it. With ridge and side ventilation in a Vermako poly greenhouse, you create a more stable, cooler microclimate that protects both your crop quality and your yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vermako.com\/en\/contact\/\">More information? 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