Aluminet shade cloth?

[lovemy6hens]

Any advice on using aluminet shade cloth over the run? I've only found a couple of posts that mention it & they're several years old. If it works for anyone, please post.

We have a run that is a 10x10 dog run covered with the standard black shade top. We've covered that with tan colored shade cloth. It's not enough. I would like to replace both layers with aluminet. I found a very expensive "desert festival" shadecloth that is 50% white with a layer of 50% aluminet on top. I could make something like that out of remnants. Would that work?

What percentage shade should I look for? We don't have any trees, so I need something that will provide a significant amount of shade over the top.

 

[lovemy6hens]

I'm ordering some silver ChromatiNet with 80% shade. It's less expensive, so I'm trying it first. If anyone has advice on that, please post.

 

[BruceAZ]

i use shade screen above the coop/run + foam insulation sheet

my coop/run is only 4 ft tall.. so.. on the roof i put some sheets of foam insulation i have lying around to help reflect the sun rays

and at 8-9 ft level i have a 6'x8' shade screen

so 2 layer of cover

it's pretty dang hot here 111-113 in the next few days

if i can reduce the heat gain through the roof it will help

 

[limited25]

I'm ordering some silver ChromatiNet with 80% shade. It's less expensive, so I'm trying it first. If anyone has advice on that, please post.

How well did that work? I am wondering what to order also.

 

[lovemy6hens]

How well did that work?  I am wondering what to order also.

I'm looking forward to letting you know. I just received the notice that my order has shipped. It took longer because I ordered a custom 10'x10' with tape & grommets. The total including shipping was about $80.

 

[limited25]

Thats the size we are wanting also, and a pretty good price. Can you tell me where you ordered it, or send me a PM? Would like to get one too.

 

[lovemy6hens]

Thats the size we are wanting also, and a pretty good price.  Can you tell me where you ordered it, or send me a PM?  Would like to get one too.

Of course! I bought it from Gothic Arch Greenhouses. I emailed them for a quote and then called them to order it over the phone. They were very nice and helpful.

Here is the link: https://www.gothicarchgreenhouses.com/chromatinet-grey-shade-cloth.htm

 

[kohchicks]

I'm also curious about the Aluminet shade cloth, let us know! Its going to get to 108 this week, and my little nuggets are afraid of everything (misters, wind, fans, etc).

 

[lovemy6hens]

The ChromatiNet shade cloth arrived and is now on top of the run. I am surprised by the amount of light that comes through; I expected more shade. There has been a breeze the past couple of days, so it's hard to tell if it's making a difference with the heat. I am thinking about adding a layer of white shade cloth under it. What do you think?

 

[lovemy6hens]

I decided against the Aluminet because it is designed to regulate temperature over a 24-hour period in addition to shading an area. I don't know how much of a difference that would make with an open-sided run. It's too expensive for me to experiment with. Advice welcome.