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Old 05-03-2012, 02:39 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: Shade Cloth For Greenhouse

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Originally Posted by bananafarmer View Post
The cheapest way is to apply chalk on the outside of the greenhouse, mix it with water and apply it. It is wihite and has a great effect.
I like this method for reducing the amount of light passing through an existing translucent roof.

However, if you are building a greenhouse in a temperature environment -- then it would be cheaper (per square foot) here in the U.S. to purchase 30% shade cloth.
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