Posted by firstmatekate at 8 30 am on september 27 2013 1 favorite films and sprays do address my concerns about light and privacy but i m specifically interested in a solution using some type of fabric i just don t know what kind to use.
Fabric that lets light through.
All purpose garden fabric will protect plants from frost damage down to 28 degrees f.
These curtains with small vanes will let the light in but prevent you from seeing through properly.
When the sun shines directly on my window there are some very minor pinpricks of light that are visible with dark adapted eyes and it looks about as bright as a starry night outside.
As for actual fabric suggestions muslin is cheap and lets in a ton of light.
The primary purpose of these curtains is diffusing the harsh sunlight and blocking the uv rays to create a pleasing and comfortable ambiance.
It keeps heat in bugs out and is an excellent windbreak for young transplants.
Breezes flow through and the result is a cooling effect that you have to experience to believe.
You can have a sheer panel that will let the light in but not sure if that would be enough privacy.
The lights are pretty much mounted side by side with about a 2 gap in the middle for the.
Our all purpose garden fabric is a polypropylene garden cover that transmits 70 percent of available light.
There s plenty to choose from.
Its the ultimate.
Light filtering curtains are uniquely built to provide your space with natural daylight while providing privacy.
You can also try muslin its very inexpensive from 0 99 to 4 99 yard and easy to work with.
Check out ikea or a joann s for fabrics.
Phifertex plus vinyl mesh fabric for example is made from a 100 vinyl coated polyester woven mesh that offers the ideal blend of strength and stability.
Things that are translucent allow light through but with significant diffusion or distortion.
Each extruded fiber strand of the polycb2 mx 90 solar shade screen with its smooth surface reflects the bright sun glare away much like a multitude of mirrors.
The problem i am having is the veg chamber is letting light into the bud chamber.
Let the breeze in and keep the heat out.
A very small amount of light comes through but it s negligible.
You have plenty of choices to customize them.
Eliminate annoying sun glare.
Non woven garden fabric cover ultra light and resistant to exposure to the environment.
Transparent fabrics might include glass or cellophane or pvcs that are so clear you can see through them as if there s almost nothing there.
Vinyl mesh is a top notch choice for awning applications because it provides excellent stability and flexibility in all climates.
There are some questions and comments about whether this fabric lets through any light.
The only thing i can think of is to find some sort of material i can mount in the holes in the hood to block the light but still let air through to cool the lights.