Why do we use two half-nets? Prevent tears and save on repairs

The most delicate part of an anti-hail netting installation is usually the ridge (the highest point, where the nets are fastened). That is where many installations end up failing over the years. And not through bad luck, but by design. At Novafrut we solve it at the root: we install two half-nets in each alley instead of a single full net. It may seem like a minor detail, but it makes a big difference in durability, strength and maintenance cost.

What is an installation with two half-nets?

It consists of dividing the net of each longitudinal alley into two symmetrical halves. Each is fastened separately to the ridge cable, with a greater number of anchoring points. This system avoids concentrating all the tension on a single central line, which is what happens when a full net is used.

What problem does this system solve?

In traditional systems, wear from rubbing, tension stresses and ageing from sun exposure directly affect the joining point at the ridge. Over time, this leads to:

• Tears in the upper area
• The need for constant repairs
• Failures precisely where it is hardest to intervene

Advantages of the two half-net system

• Prevents tears at the ridge, the most critical point of the whole structure
• Distributes tension better, as the reinforcements work in parallel
• Longer service life of the net, thanks to less wear
• More anchoring points, more security
• Makes maintenance tasks easier, without dismantling large areas

What is more, we use the most reinforced net on the market

This system would make no sense without a net to match. That is why at Novafrut we use a net made in Spain, custom-developed, with:

• 0.32 mm yarn in warp and weft, the thickest on the market
• Extra reinforcements, strategically placed where they are most needed
• 950 kly UV protection, with premium additives
• Precise manufacturing that prevents fraying and tears from friction

This combination of installation design and quality materials allows our nets to last more than 15 years in real conditions, without the usual problems of other solutions.