There are pros and cons to rolling up and dropping down. Dropping down takes more hardware for install (and if novices are installing there is a higher likelihood of poor installation), and because they "drop" down and don't actually roll, it always results in a bunch of plastic bunched up near the ground when they are in the open position, which we are not fans of (both for potential wind issues, but also for potential damage over time). Additionally, drop down sides require a good weather seal be maintained near the hip-rail, which is more difficult, and if for some reason it has issues than the hip-rail location can become an issue for wind, water, and continual problems. At the end of the day, everyone has their preferences, but those are the reasons we prefer roll-up sides. Additionally, shin-walls can always be added to these structures which can protect young crops just as well without the issues I mention above. Thanks for watching!
Why roll up instead of drop down with 3ft. raised beds ?
There are pros and cons to rolling up and dropping down. Dropping down takes more hardware for install (and if novices are installing there is a higher likelihood of poor installation), and because they "drop" down and don't actually roll, it always results in a bunch of plastic bunched up near the ground when they are in the open position, which we are not fans of (both for potential wind issues, but also for potential damage over time). Additionally, drop down sides require a good weather seal be maintained near the hip-rail, which is more difficult, and if for some reason it has issues than the hip-rail location can become an issue for wind, water, and continual problems. At the end of the day, everyone has their preferences, but those are the reasons we prefer roll-up sides. Additionally, shin-walls can always be added to these structures which can protect young crops just as well without the issues I mention above. Thanks for watching!
@tunnelvisionhoops have 2' shin wall put up. May go ahead and chang to roll up. Wind issue here in central west Texas.