Hoop House Material Comparisons
Item Description Basic Standard Premium
Anchor Platform 1 5/8" OD Main Tube Open U, painted, 4" Helix (point optional) Rod reinforced open U with 4" Helix, cast point, painted

(6" helix optional)

 Same as standard only with 6" helix and hot galvanized
Hoop Tubing 1 5/16" OD 18 ga. Electro Galvanized 16ga. Electro Galvanized

50 KSI Minimum YP

 16 ga. Hot dip galvanized

50 KSI minimum YP
Anchor Platform (station) Spacing 12 foot 10 to 12 foot plus an additional station between the first and last two stations. 8 foot plus an additional anchor between the first and last two stations.
Structural Enhancement Reinforcement
  • 2 hoop to ground props
  • Screw Anchors outbound
  • Purloin attached with rope at tops of hoops
Same as basic, plus:
  • Screw anchors on all perimeter anchor platforms
  • Anchors on second and second from last platform
  • Stretcher between first 2 and last 2 platforms.
Same as standard plus:
  • Tube purloin between first and last two hoops.
  • "X" brace between first and last two anchor platforms.
  • Overhead tubing braces between first and last two hoops.
Rope 3 year life, on spools or pre-cut, Complex weave Poly Olefin 1/4" dia. Same as basic, (Portuguese style rope in black optional) Portuguese style black 1/4" dia. rope (larger dia. optional)
Hydraulic Tube Bender for PTO Power Source
Quiedan can install or provide advice for tunnel installation, however because hoop houses require on going management and require dismantling and reconstruction from time to time, it is advisable for the grower to develop a working knowledge of skills required for installation.

Quiedan Company supplies structural materials necessary to construct your hoop house. Additionally, we have the equipment to bend hoops to fit your configuration as well as the tools required to install the anchor platforms and auger anchors. This equipment is available for purchase or rent depending on the growers needs.