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$42.00
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The edges of these panels are sewn with heavy-duty reinforcing tape. Brass grommets are installed on approx. 2' centers around the perimeter. Often includes a seam where two pieces of shade have been sewn together. Durable, easy to install with ropes, bungees or wire. Most durable solution for smaller areas where shade will be suspended between four points. Grommeted panels are sold in pre-cut sizes or can be ordered in any custom size.
A raw piece of shade fabric where edges of panel are not reinforced with any tape or grommets. Would not typically have a seam but may have a raw (cut) edge. Can be installed with wiggle wire, shade cloth clips or wooden lath. Precut Panels are sold in pre-cut sizes or can be ordered in any custom size.
Sold in factory widths by the linear foot. Would only rarely have a seam and sides typically include a factory finished (uncut) edge. Most cost effective solution for large quantities of shade fabric.
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40% shade allows 60% light transmission. Aluminet is a special knitted screen made from metalized HDPE giving the fiber durability and longevity. These properties allow Aluminet to function like a mirror during summer months as its unique aluminized fibers reflect unwanted sunlight and heat from your greenhouse. These same properties also serve to retain valuable heat during the winter months. The shade is designed especially for internal use to be spread permanently as a ceiling beneath greenhouse roofs, or to be installed as a moveable thermal screen.
5 year prorated warranty against UV degradation
Depending on the size ordered, your shade fabric may contain a factory seam.
We guarantee our stock shade pieces will be within +/- 4" of the published dimensions. Accuracy has only very rarely been a problem, but keep in mind these variances.
Density | Plants |
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30% | Asters, Chrysanthemums, Geraniums, and Snapdragons |
40% | Bedding Plants*, Gloxinias, Herbs*, Iris, Lilies, Vegetables* |
50% | Bromeliads, Ficus, Orchids (Dendrobiums, Epidendrums, Vandas) |
60% | Orchids (Oncidiums, Phalaenopsis) |
70% | Ferns, Orchids (Cypripediums), Philodendron |
80% | Ginseng |
90% | Aglaonema |
* Various |
When hanging shade cloth pieces larger than 100 sq. ft., you may need extra center support to prevent the cloth from sagging in the middle. One easy way to do this is by running lightweight cable from corner to opposite corner, forming an X pattern that the cloth can rest on. For pieces larger than 400 sq. ft., you may need cables running end to end every 4' or so.
I live just outside of Las Vegas. Temperatures in the summer at my house get close to 120°. This shade cloth keeps the sun at bay so the leaves won't get sun burned. All of my plants underneath it look great even in this degree of heat.
So far has helped cool greenhouse 10 degrees
These aluminet shade cloths are pretty expensive for something that starts breaking down and almost completely loses efficacy within less than a year. Absolute garbage in my experience
Doesn't last long at all. Very disappointed.
After years of suffering from extremely high temperatures in the greenhouse, we added a thermostatically controlled exhaust fan and this 40% Aluminet Shade cloth from Greenhouse Megastore. I installed it on the outside of the greenhouse and it has made a huge difference. I'd recommend it highly.
40% Aluminet Shade Cloth was the answer to my Southwest garden. I finally have a successful garden
My plants are thriving even in 90' heat
The shade cloth dropped the temperature in my greenhouse by 15 to 20 degrees and my plants are so much happier. The fans don't have to run as much and that saves on the power bill.
Excellent product. Helps to keep it warmer and cooler.
Installed 2 of the panels side by side on the interior of just the southern exposure on my 12X24 greenhouse roof. Very lightweight and simple to install and cuts easily to get around fans, ighting, vents, etc. Also has good flexibility and stretch. The 40% shade dropped the temp an easy 20+ degrees. I haven't needed to activate the exhaust fans yet and it is mid-May! My only suggestion would to be add a few more grommets. Would buy again.