Weather protection
Anti-rain netting installation
The durable alternative to plastic and raffia: a dense netting that holds back heavy rain, lets the crop breathe and is quickly mounted on the structure.
- Installing since 2001
- No overheating or condensation
- Supply only or full installation
Blocks water through surface tension without losing ventilation
Why netting and not plastic
Heavy rain at the wrong moment can also cost you the harvest
A rainstorm in the middle of ripening splits grapes, leaves water standing in delicate plantations and encourages fungal diseases. For years the answer was to cover with plastic or raffia, but plastic tears easily, traps water and heat, and is complicated to install.
Anti-rain netting solves these problems: it is a dense, high-density netting that lets hardly any water through thanks to the surface tension effect, while keeping air circulating. The crop is protected without overheating and without condensation under the cover.
If your farm already has an anti-hail netting structure, we look at how to integrate rain protection into the same installation.
Benefits
More durable, easier to install and healthier for the crop
The same reasons why more and more farms are replacing plastic with netting.
Greater durability
Netting withstands wear better than conventional plastics: fewer replacements season after season.
Tear-resistant
It copes better with adverse conditions without tearing.
Breathable
Unlike plastic, it does not trap heat or moisture: it prevents overheating and condensation.
Quick installation
Faster and simpler to install than plastic covers, with no complex systems.
Less standing water
Prevents water from accumulating and the associated fungal diseases.
Less maintenance
Longer service life and fewer replacements than a plastic or raffia cover.
Applications
Crops we protect from rain
Wherever water at the critical moment damages the fruit or the plant.
- Stone and pome fruitProtection against torrential rain during the ripening weeks.
- VineyardsPrevents grape splitting and maintains quality.
- Outdoor vegetablesPrevents the direct impact of rain, which causes erosion and damage.
- Delicate plantationsPrevents water from accumulating and the associated fungal diseases.
- Nurseries and commercial cropsProtects shoots and developing fruit.
Comparison
Anti-rain netting versus plastic and raffia
The differences you notice most in day-to-day farm work.
| Anti-rain netting | Plastic or raffia | |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Withstands wear better; longer service life | Tears easily; more replacements |
| Ventilation | Breathable: no overheating or condensation | Traps heat and moisture |
| Water | Holds back rain through surface tension | Can lead to water accumulation |
| Installation | Quick and simple | Complicated to install |
| Maintenance | Reduced | More frequent cover replacement |
If the crop needs a fully waterproof barrier, we also supply anti-rain plastic: we recommend the right option for each case.
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Material we use
Trellising and fastening
Prestressed concrete posts with wire strands
1.5 to 4 m – 8x8 and 8x12 cm sections
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Work by our team
How we work
From the plot study to the finished installation
A single point of contact throughout the project: we measure, design, supply and install.
Site visit and measurement
We study the plot, the crop and the risk. If needed, a topographic survey or measurement with SIGFRUT®.
Project and quote
We propose the system, the materials and the number of posts, cables and anchors. A detailed, no-obligation quote.
Supply and installation
We manufacture the NovaNet® netting and build the structure with our own team, or we supply the material if you install it yourself.
Follow-up
Advice on the use and maintenance of the installation to extend its service life season after season.
Frequently asked questions
What we are asked most
How can netting hold back rain if it is not waterproof?
It is a very dense, high-density netting: water barely passes through it thanks to the surface tension effect, while air keeps circulating. That is why it protects without the overheating and condensation caused by plastic.
What are its advantages over plastic?
Greater durability, better tear resistance, better breathability, quicker installation and less maintenance. Plastic can tear, accumulate water and is more complicated to install.
Which crops is it used on?
Mainly stone and pome fruit, vineyards (it prevents grape splitting), outdoor vegetables, delicate plantations and nurseries. In fruit growing it is often combined with anti-hail protection.
Can it be combined with anti-hail netting?
Yes. We study the farm’s structure and how to integrate protection against both rain and hail. Anti-hail netting installation.
How much does it cost to install anti-rain netting?
It depends on the area, the existing structure and the mounting system. We visit the farm and send you a detailed, no-obligation quote.
Related services
Solutions that are often combined
Anti-hail netting
Full design and installation with NovaNet® netting and the Trampolín, Capilla forzada and Winterfix systems.
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Fruit growing
Hail, rain at ripening, wind, birds and late frosts: complete protection for orchards and vineyards.
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Shade netting
Solar radiation control with shading rates from 30% to 90% for crops, livestock and outdoor spaces.
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Don’t let the rain decide your harvest
Tell us what you grow and where: we will propose the right cover and send you a detailed, no-obligation quote.