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shade cloth - installation - ideas/help?

18 years ago

Hi ya'll - have a 12 X 32 greenhouse (the link below will show you a pic) - it of course is empty now, everything is outside. But, I often have too much sun in there -

The roof is the same stuff as the siding - polycarbonate panels. I have thought of removing some of the panels on the roof (hail holes in there to be fixed anyway) and replacing them with tin...

I don't know much about the shade cloth - i know i could order some - but not sure what to do about installation? Would I just line the roof with it (inside of course)?

Thanks for any suggestions - i am tired of my plants burning from too much light/heat....

Here is a link that might be useful: My greenhouse

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cactusfreak
18 years ago
I can't tell how the inside is made. But it is possible to attach the shade cloth inside.
Also you could put it on the outside by attaching cleats on the cross members on the long sides of the greenhouse. Have the shade cloth made with grommets or attach the plastic clip ons. Run rope in and out of the grommets and attach to the cleats as you are going.
Shade cloth inside.
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Solar cover attached with clip on grommets and rope.
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