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ajb:

--- Quote from: Derek on February 16, 2005, 07:11:14 ---
I did think of using the green shading netting 'over' the greenhouse during the 'hot ;)' summer months with weights on the end to hold them in place... is this an option?


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Inside it creates shade but doesn't do anything to keep the temperature down as the sunshine has already got in and warmed the air, it may feel cooler because the sunlight isn't falling on you but the air temp isn't much different. Outside it can keep the temperature down by stopping some of the sunlight getting inside, ideally it should be a couple of inches above the glass.  It has the most value on the south facing roof panels, but remember to leave slack / gaps for the vents to open. 

It needs to be firmly attached because it catches the wind (imagine it like wind-break netting) and lifts up. Would like to put on the outside of my greenhouse but I've nothing to attach it to. I'll just have to wish for the gardening fairies to bring me some automatic exterior blinds...

A.

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