Greenhouse with white surfaces will reflect sunlight rather than absorb it. That is why I really like the shade paint.

The simplest way to provide shade within your greenhouse is to apply a paint on shading to the outside of the glazing - modern shading paints react to sunlight, so when it rains the shading remains clear letting in full light and when sunny it turns white, reflecting the rays of the sun. I am not going to walk around and will jump straight to the main topic. As you already guessed from the title of this article, there are 4 ways of shading a greenhouse. What can I use for greenhouse shading? The easiest way to achieve adequate ventilation is to simply open roof vents, side vents (louvres), and the greenhouse door. Humidity should also be maintained by regularly'damping down' or wetting hard surfaces. Protects plants from summer sun 500ml The coolglass system can also be used on most polycarbonate greenhouses and conservatories Suitable for greenhouses up to 24m in length, fixtures and fittings included Simple to use and easy to fit, the shading provides 4 Optimal Application: March and October Reccomended for use between March and October This is likely to result in the plastic remaining opaque after removal of the majority of the Coolglass shading however this is unlikely to have a detrimental effect on plant growth in the majority of use situations Described as the number one greenhouse shading solution the coolglass system comes in ready measured sachets Easy to use just mix the contents of the sachets with water as instructed Easy to use just mix the contents of the sachets with water as instructed Protect your plants from sunlight scorching with our Greenhouse Shading (2Shading can consist of internal or external blinds for your greenhouse, or less expensive mesh which is pegged into place. Positioned outside, the shading will prevent heat being generated by passing through the glass but can be difficult to fit and maintain. That is why many people are considering internal blinds which can be easily installed and automated. For deliveries the size of ours, this just doesn't make sense for us or for our international customers, and so we have made the difficult - but necessary - decision to stop selling our plants internationally. We do very much hope that this will be a temporary measure and look forward to resuming trading internationally in the future. Delivery Information Second, you can choose from a variety of shade clothes of different densities. You can use one which is specifically designed for the plants you are growing. Some people think that shade cloth and shade netting is the same thing but I prefer to separate them into two different categories. 4. Greenhouse Shade Netting

Keep up the humidity in your greenhouse. In the morning and during very hot days I pour water on the floor. If the vents are for any reason not easy to open and to save you time and trouble, think about buying a greenhouse that already has automatic vent openers. Many manufacturers will offer them as an optional extra, or they can be fitted to an existing greenhouse. The addition of side vents or louvres will assist air circulation and opening the door will also be very helpful. External blinds are fixed on the outside of the glazing and provide the maximum cooling effect in comparison to the internal blinds which are attached to the inside. However, when optimizing for the external shading blinds bear in mind that this is probably the most expensive option and these can interfere with vents.Also, you can easily wipe it off with a duster. You can use a shade paint on different types of glazing like glass, polycarbonate or plastic. Wipes off with a duster Simple to use and easy to fit, the shading provides 4 Stays on in wind and rain

Instructions included Two essential products for a happy, healthy greenhouse this year! Available to buy individually or as a pair Apply to external glass surfaces with a sprayer or paint brush All fixtures and fittings included, as well as easy to follow instructions Optimal Application: March and October The coolglass system can also be used on most polycarbonate greenhouses and conservatories7m x 14m in length, fixtures and fittings included Reccomended for use between March and October Whether to leave vents fully or partially open overnight will depend on how much the temperature drops, and if the weather is changeable you may have to leave vents partially open. Automatic Vents It bis easier to remove in Autumn if you apply the cool-shade on the inside. For years I have struggled to clean the high apex from the outside! So, what is a shade netting? It is a very strong knitted monofilament polyethylene fabric with eyelets. Thorndown’s Peelable Glass Paint is water-repellent so can be painted on the outside of glass windows. This is especially useful in glass houses where large established plants can make it impossible to access glass panes from the inside. Peelable Glass Paint goes a long way and will cover up to approximately 9 square meters with one 750ml tin. There is also a handy 450ml tin that covers approximately 5.4 square meters, the perfect pot for most garden greenhouses.All greenhouses should be fitted with one or more roof vents. For every 50 sq ft of floor area, you should have 10 sq ft of roof ventilation, this will provide a regular cooling change of air within the greenhouse. It can be applied anywhere in the greenhouse with the suction cups. Another option is Robinsons Internal Roof Shading Blinds which are designed to fit one section of the 2ft wide glass pane. If you already have your greenhouse in situ without any auto vents, why not considering adding them ready for the next growing season? Auto vents areavailable to buy for popular greenhousebrands such as Halls, Eliteand VitaVia. Shading Plants, like humans, wilt in the heat, they need shade, water, and cooling air circulation. Few will survive in a greenhouse with a temperature of over 80°F/27ºC.