does the UV protection prevent plants requiring sun from surviving?
503768
So far after several months my plants are still green under the shade. They get some afternoon sun but not under the whole area.
503769
No I dont think it does. I think it is just the fabric itself that has some measure of UV protection. I have had some of these us for 5 or 6 summers now and they are holding up well - and the UV here in Albuquerque (mile high altitude) are intense. They block most, but not all, sunlight which would leave plenty to grow anything here, even say flowers.
503770
I do not have mine over plants,but it is a solid cover keeping the sun out.
503771
No, I have two of these over my Koi pond and the plants are bigger and thicker than ever. My koi are protected from flying prey and it keeps the sun off our studio in the mornings. All plants are thriving. We have ours at about the 10' height.
2252997
Here is the response from LensDirect.com: Yes they do provide 100% UVA and UVB protection.
116097
The packaging doesn't say specifically. It does say "Promotes photosynthesis", which implies they are suitable for sun exposure. I have used mine for two years with no sign of adverse UV effect. I mainly use them as early/late season extenders, and all winter for growing lettuce, bok choi and (less successfully) kale. I am totally pleased with the performance!
33264
No. It is highly susceptible to UV light. I take it down every year and store it in a Rubbermaid tote and it lasts about 3 deer seasons.
1555145
I bought this product to protect the roof of my camper. I painted the roof of the camper to add protection against any leakages. It adds a "rubberized" protection. I painted it in the Fall of 2013, and then covered it with a canvas for the winter months. I am not sure it will prevent the sun's damaging effects.
70250
I have mine in somewhat sheltered areas, but yes, the covers are a vinyl type material and should protect plants from rain. I've been using these for quite a few years and the structures hold up very well, but the covers will eventually become brittle with extended exposure to the elements.
1725194
I purchased the dark tinted skylight and strongly assume it does block some uv light. I have not tested it to be certain.
21260
I don't know. I would assume it has some weather resistance. I bought it for outdoor use for cinching down on covers I am making. If they are in the sun I'm sure the UV light will eventually degrade them over time. But I plan on keeping them cover where possible. Hope that helps!
979151
You would have to ask the manufacturer. They claim to block the UV rays but I am no expert and certainly not the right person to answer this for you. I would hope that they were not falsely advertising that feature, but I am going to assume at the very least that they help regardless.
874342
I believe it is protection from the harmful rays of the sun (ultraviolet A and B). I found this to be a very nice umbrella, by the way, and great on vacation.
902007
Yes and Yes but not nearly as much as uncovered. I had to water my strawberries more than the rest of the garden pretty much all summer. I did not put a UV meter under the cover so I am not sure how much less light made it through. But I could tell the vigor wasn't there as it had been previously. I was trying to use this to keep the birds from eating the berries. Next year I will have to try a different solution.
1639419
It's supposed to block 95% of UV rays. The Shade Sail comes with large D rings at the corners and 3 pieces of nylon rope. I just hammered a couple of nails into the face of my front porch to hook two of the D rings and tied two pieces of the rope together to tie the 3rd end to a Palm Tree
116098
YES! Our cover material is highly resistant to deterioration from UV. Great question. Thanks! - JWALT
2268154
No. LED lights and HID lights (HPS for example) emit a completely different UV spectrum. When flowering, HPS is fine by itself-as long as it is powerful enough.
290338
Yes but it has no UV protection so how long is it going to last..not very long.
2276391
Not sure. I wasnt too concerned because my regular glasses have both UVA and UVB protection.
929535
You don't need it unless you are growing inside of a tent where the unit can be vented. Plants grow better with UV exposure. The glass separates a lot of UV.