Greenhouses
Greenhouse 3D configurator: buyers choose length, glazing and vents
Greenhouses differ in details a photo doesn't show: polycarbonate thickness, number of vents, how close the hoops are. Buyers ask whether it will survive the snow and whether three beds will fit. In the configurator they extend the greenhouse section by section, choose glazing and extras, see the price and place the order.
Short answer
What is a greenhouse 3D configurator?
A greenhouse 3D configurator is a tool on a maker's or online shop's website where buyers choose the greenhouse shape, length in sections, polycarbonate or glass glazing, door and vent positions and interior fittings. Every choice shows on the model and in the price at once. Trimata builds it around your greenhouse system.
Shape
- Arched
- Apex
- Lean-to against a wall
Length and width
- Width for example 2.5
- 3 or 3.5 m; length extended in sections
Glazing
- 4
- 6 or 8 mm twin-wall polycarbonate
- Toughened glass
Frame
- Galvanised or painted steel
- Aluminium; hoop spacing for example 0.65 or 1 m
Doors and vents
- Doors at one or both ends
- Side or roof vents
- Automatic openers
Interior fittings
- Raised bed frames
- Seedling shelves
- Drip irrigation
What buyers ask before ordering a greenhouse
- How many beds fit in a 3 x 6 m greenhouse, and how wide is the path?
- Is 4 mm polycarbonate enough, or should I go for 6 mm?
- Will it survive the snow if I don't clear it in winter?
- How many vents do I need so the tomatoes don't overheat in summer?
- Can it have doors at both ends?
- Can it go against the house wall?
What buyers can choose in the configurator
The greenhouse is assembled from the same sections and parts you manufacture.
| Choice | Options | Why show it in 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Arched, apex, lean-to against a wall | Shape decides how much room tall plants get along the sides, which is clearest in 3D. |
| Length and width | Width for example 2.5, 3 or 3.5 m; length extended in sections | Adding a section shows the new price and how many beds fit. |
| Glazing | 4, 6 or 8 mm twin-wall polycarbonate, toughened glass | Look and price are shown together, so the thickness is a deliberate choice. |
| Frame | Galvanised or painted steel, aluminium; hoop spacing for example 0.65 or 1 m | Tighter hoop spacing is visible on the model, so it is clear what the extra cost buys. |
| Doors and vents | Doors at one or both ends, side or roof vents, automatic openers | Buyers put vents where they need them and understand how air will move. |
| Interior fittings | Raised bed frames, seedling shelves, drip irrigation | With beds inside, the real path and working space are obvious. |
Add-ons that raise the order value
A greenhouse price often rises through small but useful things: automatic vent openers, drip irrigation, raised bed frames, seedling shelves, a timber or steel base. Buyers skip them because in a price list they look like extra cost.
When the beds and irrigation lines appear inside the model, the greenhouse becomes a ready vegetable garden instead of an empty frame. The buyer sees there is nothing left to do with the base and frames already included, and adds them to the order.
For a lean-to greenhouse, the configurator can show how it meets the house and which side the door is on. It is one of the most common questions and one of the hardest to answer over the phone.
Which 3D format suits greenhouses
| Format | Fit | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| 3D configurator | Strong fit | When the greenhouse is extended in sections and glazing, vents and extras change the price. |
| 3D view with AR | Good fit | Buyers place it in the garden to check for tree shade and room to walk around. |
| Renders and video | Good fit | Catalogue images with plants inside and a short assembly video. |
| B2B quote builder | Weaker fit | Only useful when you sell larger custom greenhouses to farms or growers. |
Why makers choose Trimata
We review your request within 24 hours
Send a photo, drawing or link, and we review your request within 24 hours and get back to you with an offer.
Fixed price
We agree the price up front, before work starts.
One model, many uses
The same 3D model gives you a configurator, an AR view, catalogue photos and video.
You own the files
The 3D models are yours to use anywhere, with anyone.
Lithuanian and English
Configurators speak both languages, which suits makers exporting to Scandinavia or Germany.
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