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30% Greenhouse Shade Cloth | Black Shade Cloth for Greenhouse

30% Greenhouse Shade Cloth | Black Shade Cloth for Greenhouse

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Regular price $67.99 USD
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30% Black Shade Cloth for Greenhouse

Our 30% black greenhouse shade cloth is UV stabilized, rot and mildew resistant, and has an 8-year warranty with a 16-year life expectancy. 30% shade cloth is an important component of your greenhouse to keep your plants safe during the intense summer heat.

Why di I need black greenhouse shade cloth?

30% Shade cloth protects the plants with light diffusion and UV protection. They also help to keep your greenhouse cool, improve plant ventilation, reduce water usage, and help to prevent sunburn on plants.

What Size of Shade Cloth for Greenhouse Should I buy?

You will want the cloth to cover from hip to hip on your hoop house or cover loosely over the desired area that needs protection. Install clips to secure the shade cloth every 24-36". Shade cloth can also be installed using lock channel and spring wire. Check out this video tutorial on how to add shade cloth to a high tunnel greenhouse.

Note: Because each 30% black greenhouse shade cloth order is custom cut, we can not accept returns once the item has shipped.

Here are some quick conversions -

(Match Length of Shade Cloth with Length of Structure)

 Hoop House Width Shade Cloth Width Recommendation
10' 20'
11'4
20' (20' for Gothic)
12' 20'
14' 20' (32' for Gothic)
20' 32' (42' for Gothic)
30' 42'

 

WHAT PERCENTAGE SHADE CLOTH SHOULD I BE USING?

Need help determining which % shade cloth to get?

Choose shade density based on climate, plant's light needs, and heat sensitivities.

30% Northern Zones - Mixed Vegetables
50% Southern Zones & Tomatoes, Lettuce, Mixed Crops

 

30% (left) vs. 50% (right)

shade cloth

FEATURES

  • Black polyethylene knitted fabric
  • 8 Year Warranty & 16 Year Life Expectancy
  • 30% Shade
  • 70% Light Transmittance
  • U.V. Treated
  • Does not include clips

Because each order is custom cut we can not accept returns once the item has shipped.

SHIPPING VIA MOTOR FREIGHT (SEMI)

Rolls over 120 lbs. must ship via motor freight. We will notify you if your order requires this shipping method. Click here for information about freight delivery.


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    Shipping & Returns

    SHIPPING:
    Products marked with free shipping will be free shipping at checkout. Otherwise, bulk per cubic yard delivery fee per truck is the same amount whether the truck is at minimum or maximum capacity. You may want to know the following guidelines:

    • One small truckload full capacity: 9yd soil, 9yd compost, 10yd mulch, 5yd fill, 7yd contractor mix.
    • One large truckload maximum capacity: 20yd soil, 20yd compost, 20yd mulch, 18yd fill, 20yd contractor mix.

    The best value is always a maximum truckload for your particular product.

    We can mix loads in the small truck to bring two products at once with 8 to 9 cu yd maximum, depending on the products needed. You must contact us to request a quote in this circumstance.

    If you order online we will contact you shortly after purchase to schedule your delivery day and time frame. We often can do same day deliveries with a small truck quantities, call 727-645-5289 or message us here to find out.

    The small truck delivery is generally 1 to 3 work days notice M-S and the big truck delivery is generally 2 to 6 work days notice M-F. If you have a specific day and time in mind then it's best to make your purchase A.S.A.P in order
    to help ensure the day and time you need is available.

    The delivery fee is calculated during checkout based on product type (weight),
    product quantity, size of truck(s) and number of truckloads needed.

    If you prefer to communicate directly to a representative to get a quote, click here.

    RETURNS:
    There are no returns once the product is delivered. Most of our bulk garden supplies weigh 800 to 1600 lbs per cubic yard and require heavy trucks and equipment to move in bulk.

    REFUNDS:
    A refund can be processed if you cancel an order at least 2 hours before the start of your scheduled delivery day and time frame. There's no refund within 2 hours of your scheduled delivery day and time frame.

    Dimensions

    3'x3'x3' per cubic yard

    27 cubic feet per cubic yard

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