Just bought 12' x 50' of this aluminum mesh shade cloth for our new 10' x 12' Palram greenhouse.
I've seen numerous recommendations to minimize heat buildup by having >1' gap between the roof & the shade cloth. Is that true even for cloth where 50% of its surface area is open space?
by lastshot
3 Comments
Yes, even with a 30% an airgap will make a difference. Do you absolutely need it? No.
Yes think about an afghan blanket that is mostly open space, it is still very warm in winter. Now lift it up 1 inch.
Yes, definitely with mesh. Dont skip the step if you are going to bother getting the cloth.