Weather protection
Windbreak netting installation
Windbreak netting barriers calculated for your farm: lower wind speed and turbulence, less erosion and a more stable microclimate for crops and livestock.
- Installing since 2001
- UV-treated HDPE Raschell fabric
- Can be combined with anti-hail netting
Estimated service life of over 20 years
Why a windbreak
Wind makes less noise than hail, but it can take the harvest too
Strong wind dehydrates and stresses the plant, bends or breaks young branches, damages flowering and strips away the topsoil. It also dries out the ground and forces you to irrigate more, deposits dust on leaves and fruit and disperses crop protection treatments before they take effect.
Windbreak netting reduces air speed and turbulence, filters dust and stabilises the microclimate. We install it tailored to each arable or livestock farm, using Raschell fabric made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament with UV treatment.
Many of our customers combine it with anti-hail netting: hail and wind rarely come alone.
Benefits
A more stable environment for crops, livestock and facilities
What changes on the farm when the wind no longer hits it head-on.
Less wind impact
Reduces air speed and turbulence over the crop.
Protected soil
Curbs erosion and nutrient loss from the topsoil.
More soil moisture
Reduces the evaporation caused by gusts: irrigation water goes further.
Livestock welfare
Reduces animal stress on outdoor livestock farms.
More effective treatments
A more stable microclimate prevents the wind from dispersing the crop protection product.
Long service life
Weather- and UV-resistant materials: an estimated service life of over 20 years with proper maintenance.
Applications
Where we install windbreak netting
From the perimeter of an orchard to the yard of an industrial building.
- AgricultureOrchards, horticultural crops, vineyards and nurseries.
- Livestock farmingReducing animal stress on outdoor livestock farms.
- Greenhouses and tunnelsWind control to protect the structure and stabilise the indoor temperature.
- Industrial and commercial areasLess dust and wind entering open spaces and loading areas.
- Public spacesSquares, parks and sports facilities exposed to the wind.
Do you need one?
Five signs your farm is missing a windbreak
- Physical damage: young branches bent or broken, newly planted trees uprooted, damaged flowering.
- The soil dries out sooner: you have to irrigate more often than usual.
- Dust and soil on leaves, fruit, plastics and irrigation systems.
- Treatments that don’t work: the wind disperses the product before it adheres.
- Facilities damaged time and time again: sheds, sprinklers, tunnels or posts.
Related products
Material we use
Trellising and fastening
Polyester wire for trellises, windbreaks and enclosures
Ø2.6 and 3 mm – 2000 and 2600 m coils
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Trellising and fastening
Class 4 and 4 SP treated pine wood posts
Diameters 4/6 to 10/12 cm – Lengths 1.5 to 4 m
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Trellising and fastening
Screw anchors for trellises and fencing
1.20 m – Ø150 and Ø200 mm plates – 16 and 20 mm shafts
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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 long does windbreak netting last?
Under normal conditions and with proper maintenance, the estimated service life of our windbreak netting is over 20 years. The weather and the orientation of the farm play a part. Netting durability.
Does it make sense if I already have anti-hail netting?
Yes: anti-hail netting prevents impact on the fruit and windbreak netting stabilises the environment. Underestimating the wind is one of the most common mistakes, which is why we combine both when the area requires it. Mistakes when installing anti-hail netting.
Is it suitable for livestock?
Yes. On outdoor livestock farms it reduces animal stress and improves the microclimate. Solutions for livestock farming.
What material is it made of?
Raschell fabric made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) monofilaments, breathable and UV-treated against solar degradation. View the data sheet.
How much does it cost to install?
It depends on the linear metres, the height of the barrier, the type of post and the terrain. We send you a detailed, no-obligation quote after studying the farm.
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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Livestock farming
Livestock and game fencing, shade and windbreaks for livestock safety and welfare.
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Fencing
Livestock, game, agricultural and perimeter fencing with galvanised mesh and treated posts.
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Blog
Find out more
5 signs that you need windbreak netting
Clear signs that your farm needs windbreak netting: fruit drop, broken branches or water stress caused by constant wind on your crops.
7 common mistakes when installing anti-hail netting
The most frequent mistakes when installing anti-hail netting — and how to avoid them so the structure lasts for years, not just one season.
Anti-hail netting durability: how long it lasts and how to extend its life
How many years well-installed anti-hail netting lasts, what wears it out prematurely and how to extend its service life with maintenance.
Stop the wind before it reaches the crop
Tell us where the farm is and what you want to protect: we will propose the barrier and send you a detailed, no-obligation quote.