Grommeted Panel
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.
Precut Panel
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.
Bulk (currently viewing)
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.
- Bulk shade cloth has an unfinished edge that does not include reinforcing tape or grommets.
- Unlike woven shade cloth, the tough, lockstitch construction of our knitted material will prevent unfinished edges from unraveling.
- Bulk shade cloth can be easily cut with a sharp pair of scissors to any desired size.
- Bulk pieces can be attached using snap grommets, zip ties or other fastening methods.
Additional Information
Minimum Order Value
This product has a minimum order value set. That price will be shown until your selected quantity gets high enough to change it, otherwise you'll see the minimum. Please contact Greenhouse Megastore customer service if you have any questions.
Quantity Discounts
Call a Sales Representative at 1-888-281-9337 to place quantity orders. Purchase orders are accepted from schools and institutions.
- Orders over 15,000 SF - Less 10% from published prices
- Orders over 85,000 SF - Less 15% from published prices
Warranty
5 year prorated warranty against UV degradation
Factory Seams
Depending on the size ordered, your shade fabric may contain a .
Recommended Shade Cloth Density
| Density |
Plants |
| 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 |
Hanging Instructions
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.
