Aluminet

GREAT THREAD! I've been pondering this very subject, the rebuild and expansion of my grnhs begins in 4 weeks. I'm clearing out shrubs and the dreaded bamboo for 10 more feet. the roof will be raised to 14 ft. from 10, which will get it above the roof line of the house. So with the higher roof and old shade cloth that needs replacing anyway, I was consitering aluminet, aluminet it is! Thanks for the link Marni...

 

Great stuff!
I think the guy was wrong on all counts.
I've had it on for a year or so on mine.
When I put it on, you could tell immediately the quality of light was better and more evenly diffused.
It does lower the temp.

Check out:
www.cpenterpris.com
They were able to get me remnants (spelling?) at a very reasonable price.
They are in Apopka, Fl. (800) 226-3321
Hope that helps,
Jim T

 

I have Aluminet also but I haven't had it on long enouth to really evaluate its longevity. My reason for posting is to say that I purchased mine from here: http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/Aluminet-Shade-Cloth/products/1180/. I thought the price was pretty good & the service from this place is remarkable.

I have no reason to second-guess my Aluminet purchase - it's everything I expected it to be and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

 

Ouch.

I'm spoiled, I suppose. I've never used anything other than Aluminet. It works great, and I'll continue using it.

 

I meant no offense, Jon, so quit yer cryin'!

Marni, I believe the mist system will be capable of dropping my temps by 10° from whatever threshhold I set on the thermostat.

Thanks for all the great feedback, folks! I'm going to check all the links provided, and place my order in the coming days.

 

Alexis, a misting system's effectiveness at lowering temperature is related to the water's ability to evaporate and absorb heat as it does - just like a swamp cooler or wet wall. That means that the effectiveness is more related to relative humidity than to temperature, per se.

However, when you consider that air at 100°F can hold more water than it can at 90°F, for the same absolute humidity (lb H20/lb dry air), the 100° air will be at a lower relative humidity (lb H20/maximum possible lb H20), so the cooling effect will be greater than for air at 90°.

In other words, if you see a 10° drop when the air is at 100°, expect to see less than a 10° drop when it's at 90°, all else being the same.