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Greenhouse Shade

Debbie ClaytonDebbie Clayton Posts: 9
in Tools and techniques
I have recently installed a 6' x 8' greenhouse which gets full sun from 9.00 - 4.00.  Can anybody tell me which is the best material for shading the midday sun.  

Thanks
  :)

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Some old net curtains if you have any would do

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  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    We use clothes pegs to pin up horticultural fleece.  Also works well and can be used to wrap up tender plants in winter. 
  • SuesynSuesyn Posts: 664
    Mine has got pretty printed voile attached with clothes pegs. (in other words old net curtains) 
  • Debbie ClaytonDebbie Clayton Posts: 9
    That sounds pretty - I never thought of net curtains.

    Thanks
  • Debbie ClaytonDebbie Clayton Posts: 9
    Aahh yes I do have some fleece - good idea  :)
  • cornellycornelly Posts: 970
    I paint the outside of the glasshouse with what is called Coolglass, whitens as it dries, stops the intense heat, and burning, only paint the roof and front where the sun goes round, works well and I find slowly gets washed off over the autumn/winter, admitting more light.
  • KiliKili Posts: 1,104
    edited May 2020
    I do as cornelly does every year. Coolglass I paid 8 quid and had the same bottle for 4 years and I still ( just) have enough for next year.

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  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Another vote for Coolglass - I put mine in an old spray bottle, much easier than trying to reach to paint
    You can sweep it off with a soft brush in the autumn, on a dry day :)
  • Debbie ClaytonDebbie Clayton Posts: 9
    Well coolglass seems very popular so I will check that out too. :D
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