1000 Series Hoop House Frame

Do you want the strong steel bones of a commercial cold frame, but prefer to choose your own covering? Then the 1000 Series Hoop House Frame is for you. It’s a ground-to-ground, quonset-style cold frame — supplied as the frame only. So you get full control over the poly film or shade cloth you use. In short, it’s the flexible, cost-effective way to set up serious growing space.

This frame is built tough and simple. First, it uses heavy 18-gauge galvanised steel. Second, its unique 5″ roll-form arches add real strength for the size and price. Third, the galvanising resists rust for a long working life. As a result, it’s recognised as one of the strongest, most reliable cold frames available — and you decide how to cover it.

Why Choose the 1000 Series Frame

The frame-only option is all about flexibility and value. To start, you can match the covering to your exact needs. For example, you might choose single-poly film, double-poly for better insulation, or shade cloth for hot conditions. So you’re never locked into one option. In addition, buying the frame alone suits growers who already have covering, or who want to source film locally.

The quonset shape brings its own benefits, too. Because it’s a rounded, ground-to-ground arch, it sheds wind and rain and uses materials efficiently. As a result, you get a strong, economical structure. Plus, the parts arrive pre-cut and pre-punched. So the frame bolts together simply, with shop drawings or instructions included for your builder.

Key Features

• Ground-to-ground, quonset-style cold frame — covering not included
• Heavy-duty 18-gauge galvanised steel for strength and long life
• Unique 5″ roll-form arches (approx. 1¾” hat) for superior rigidity
• Two-piece arch design for easier handling and assembly
• Choose your own single-poly, double-poly or shade-cloth covering
• Available in 16′ or 20′ widths
• Lengths of 24′, 36′ or 48′
• Pre-cut, pre-punched parts for simple bolt-together assembly
• Shop drawings and/or installation instructions included
• Shares the same quality components as premium commercial packages

H2: Sizes and Specifications

The 1000 Series Frame comes in two widths and several lengths, so you can scale it to your operation:

• Widths: 16′ (approx. 4.9m) or 20′ (approx. 6.1m)
• Lengths: 24′, 36′ or 48′ (approx. 7.3m to 14.6m)
• Height: approx. 2.1m (7′) on 16′ models; approx. 3.0m (10′) on 20′ models
• Arches: two-piece, 5″ roll-form galvanised steel
• Frame: 18-gauge galvanised steel
• Sidewall: not included (ground-to-ground quonset profile)
• Covering: not included (single-poly, double-poly or shade cloth to suit)
• Foundation: piered concrete footings (recommended)

So browse our full greenhouse range, greenhouse covering and film and hoop house accessories. Or speak with our team for sizing and covering advice.

H2: 1000 Frame vs 1000 Package vs 1100 Series — Which Do You Need?

It helps to know how these compare. The 1000 Series Frame (this product) is the structure only, in a narrower 16’–20′ quonset profile with no sidewall — so you choose your own covering. The 1000 Series Package is the same structure with the poly covering included, ready to cover out of the box. The 1100 Series, by contrast, is wider (20’–24′) and adds 3’6″ sidewalls for more headroom at the edges. So choose the 1000 Frame to spec your own covering, the 1000 Package for an all-in-one, or the 1100 for extra width and sidewall height.

H2: Foundation, Siting and Setup

A hoop house frame needs a proper foundation, so piered concrete footings are recommended. In practice, the arches bolt to the inside of the sidewall posts, then extend around 18″ into augered holes filled with concrete. (You supply the concrete and footing materials.) Next, choose a level, open, sunny site with good drainage. Because it’s a commercial-scale structure, check with your local council about building permits before you build. For siting help, the Australian Government’s Your Home guide is useful, and the Bureau of Meteorology helps you plan around local wind, sun and rainfall.

Please note: this is a non-rated (non-engineered) cold frame. So it isn’t designed for high-wind or heavy-snow regions. For exposed or cyclone-prone sites, ask us about engineered options.

H2: What to Grow

Once covered, a hoop house opens up serious, year-round production. For example, growers use it for propagation, nursery stock, vegetables and seedlings at volume. It’s also popular for retail garden centres and aquaculture. Plus, with shade cloth fitted, it suits hot-climate growing too. For season-by-season growing advice in Australian conditions, Gardening Australia is a trusted resource.

H2: Frequently Asked Questions

Does the frame include covering? No. This is the frame-only option, so you choose and supply your own poly film or shade cloth. For an all-in-one option, see the 1000 Series Package.

What’s a quonset cold frame? It’s a rounded, ground-to-ground arch structure. So it’s strong, economical and sheds wind and rain well — though it has no separate sidewall.

How is it different from the 1100 Series? The 1000 Series is narrower (16’–20′) with no sidewall. The 1100 Series is wider (20’–24′) and adds 3’6″ sidewalls for more headroom at the edges.

What sizes are available? Widths of 16′ or 20′, with lengths of 24′, 36′ or 48′.

Is it suitable for windy sites? No. It’s a non-rated cold frame, so it isn’t recommended for high-wind or heavy-snow areas. For those sites, ask us about engineered structures.

H2: Conclusion

In the end, the 1000 Series Hoop House Frame gives you the strong, galvanised steel bones of a commercial cold frame — with the freedom to choose your own covering. It combines heavy-duty roll-form arches, a simple quonset design and easy bolt-together assembly, at a starter-friendly price. Plus, you control the film or shade cloth that suits your growing. So browse the range or get in touch for expert advice today.