Capannina

The “Capannina” system was the first type of anti-hail installation designed to protect orchards from hail. Its distinctive feature is the steep slope of the net, which directs hail toward the center of each row, reducing the load on the supporting structure. Its greater height compared to other covering systems makes it particularly suitable for crops with wide canopy spreads.

Capannina systems are built with pre-stressed concrete posts spaced approximately 8-10 meters apart and rising over 4 meters above ground. Unlike flat-net coverings, the transverse cable runs below the net and is secured to the posts with U-bolt clamps. Truss is created using 3 mm zinc-aluminum Comavit "PLUS" wire, clamped to the lower transverse cable. The system can be further reinforced by adding a second upper transverse cable, attached to the pole caps in the same manner as flat-net structures.

In recent years, flat-net systems have been favored over Capannina systems for their lower construction and maintenance costs.