Will product offer any protection from direct sunlight and leaf burning?
454849
First, light transmission through it is quite high. It is designed to allow germination and growth under it. Second, I don't see how it could be used a a shade cloth. This is not a woven fabric; it is just fibers pressed together. It tears very easily. Not suitable for tying or hanging above plants, no way a grommet will hold in it. It is designed to lay directly on plants, and it is light enough to not press down on them.This product compared to regular row cover or shade cloth is like tissue compared to writing paper.
454850
Hi GeorgeYes this will give limited sun protection. I live in Houston and it will help defray the direct sunlight on your plants. However be aware, as hot as we are in this neck of the woods, it will not be a 100% protection just help them from wilting in the direct sun. I use it on all my plants and it does help.
454851
First, light transmission through it is quite high. It is designed to allow germination and growth under it. Second, I don't see how it could be used a a shade cloth. This is not a woven fabric; it is just fibers pressed together. It tears very easily. Not suitable for tying or hanging above plants, no way a grommet will hold in it. It is designed to lay directly on plants, and it is light enough to not press down on them. This product compared to regular row cover or shade cloth is like tissue compared to writing paper.
2166213
No there is no sun protection. It is designed only to keep bugs away. And it certainly serves its purpose.
1286008
Yes. I specifically bought to shield from heavy sun and I'm very satisfied.
1796003
Mine is set up to get direct sunlight because that just happened to be where I needed them, but I don't think it was necessary. As long as it is not under shade all day it should be fine.
1351908
I think this product will hold up well. We live in Texas and the heat is quite intense. That said, we normally don't use this cover to protect from the sun.
917825
I think it might depend on, not only how long they are exposed to sunlight, but also other environmental factors (humidity and bioregion). The manufacturer claims that UV protection is included in the manufacture of the product, but research that I did suggests that they will still begin to deteriorate in a matter of months. Ours were out in the open for most of an Oregon summer filled with moist dirt, and seem to be ok so far.
1168422
Afraid I can be be of little help. I have mine covered and shielded from the sun. However, as the cover is black, I don't expect it would surive a summer in my nck of the wood if exposed to the eliments.
511123
No protection required. The whole idea is for the light to come in through your eyes. Its not for tanning. This helps with seasonal changes and lack of sunshine in the environment. You don't have to stare at the light but it should be close enough that you glance into it frequently.
47603
It may. I never felt it was designed for that. I use it to protect young trees from sun scald.
125988
All I know is that they will survive indoors. I'm having trouble with the bright sunlight here in New Mexico. I'm going to use shading cloth that blocks 30% sunlight and I hope that helps cause too much sun burns them.
1722750
Yes, it actually says not to put it in direct sunlight. I grow mine in a shaded corner of my counter.
1336807
It would block out some sun but not all, I wouldn't use it that way. It isn't made to anchor in the ground either.
3504
It's heavy paper so it blocks out direct sun, however, it does let defused light in. It is not a blackout shade. One of the reasons I got it is I have plants that can not take direct sun, they'll burn, but they do need light, this shade is perfect.
1081693
The gentleman is wrong, it keeps debris out and keeps the sun from burning off the chemicals. We use less chemicals by having a cover. Go for it.
835309
I'm not a molecular scientist but i do believe the exposure to the uv light is extremely minimal.Need notworry about sunburn.
15113
If the product does actually block 99% of UV rays as stated, then it should block the vast majority of fading from occurring. Any light can eventually fade color, especially if the item is in full direct sun the entire day. However, UV light is the primary cause of this fading. A product that blocks all but 1% of UV light from penetrating should greatly reduce fading. No product can block all fading of a product left in the light, and any fading that would occur would be minimal and take place over decades. If it's valuable art that you will keep forever, I'd make sure it's not in direct sun at all. If it's out of direct sun, then this product should keep it safe from reflected UV quite well. I installed this product to stop wood from fading, but haven't had it on long enough to know if it actually works. I'm just speaking from the general science end of things. Hope this helps some.
1160547
No. They will block direct sunlight, but not all of the light. You probably want black out blinds for complete darkness.