Rolling Thunder Movable Greenhouse - University of … of the Rolling Thunder •Improved soil...

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Rolling Thunder Movable Greenhouse John Wells Rimol Greenhouse Systems

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Rolling Thunder Movable Greenhouse

John Wells Rimol Greenhouse Systems

What is the Rolling Thunder?

What is different than a stationary house?

• Track & Wheels

What is different than a stationary house?

Extra purlin

What is different than a stationary house?

• Ground posts and struts

Ground Post Layout •

What is different than a stationary house?

• Skirt (or tunic)

What is different than a stationary house?

• Removable panels on the end

Construction of the Rolling Thunder

• Layout the Track

• Assembly the Bows with the Wheels

Construction of the Rolling Thunder

• Tip up the End Bow and Secure to the Ground Posts

Construction of the Rolling Thunder

• Continue Tipping Up Bows and Adding Purlins to Stabilize

Benefits of the Rolling Thunder

• Improved soil health

• Improved ability to work the soil

• Multi-crop with one house

2 moves •

4 Moves

Moving The Rolling Thunder 30’ x 48’ Noreaster

Cons of the Rolling Thunder

• Costs more than a stationary house

Rimol’s Donation to UVM

Features of the UVM House

• Rimol 30’ x 72’ Nor'easter High Tunnel

– Longer Ground Posts for Taller Side Wall

– Double Wirelock Track as the Hip Board

– Motorized Roll-up Sides

– Motorized Peak End Wall Shutters

– Metal End Wall Framing

– Double Sliding Front Door/Metal Roll-up Back Door

1 Shameless Slide for Sales Pitch

• Rimol’s Unique Combination Results in

The Strongest House!

• One Piece Bow from Ground Post to Ridge

• 6:12 Pitch for Snow Slide

• Trusses on Every Bow – Included Standard

• No Drilling Holes in the Bows for Purlins

• Wind Brace Kit – Included Standard

• Options for Taller Side Walls

• Made in NH with Steel from NJ Mill

• Frame for Frame Less $ than All the Others

• Website & Online Store – WWW.RIMOL.COM

What I do

• Rep for Rimol

• Degree in Plant Science

• Commercial Grower for 10 Years

• Have a 2000 square foot Greenhouse

• 6000 square foot garden

• Organic

Ideas & Inspiration

The Best Greenhouse Investment I Have Ever Made!