I use 50%. Or if you want something more permanent, lattice works well, too. Keep in mind, this is under Iowa sun.

talk with some local nurseries.. and ask what they use ....

50 is perfect around here ...

i have much more to add... but am not in the mood right now ....

i used thingees from amleo.com to attach the cloth to the wood structure ... been out there for a decade ... you cant believe... how much cooler it is.. under the cloth ... as compared to the sunshine right next to it ...

Here is a link that might be useful: bought large washers... and screwed them into the wood ..

I looked into shade cloth last year, but lost the link. Places sew shade cloth to your dimension, sew tape around cuts and add grommets.

Here is a link that might be useful: taped shade cloth with grommets

you dont need to spend the money on seamed and grommeted with the thingees i suggested ...

putting it up.. is like stretching canvas or needlepoint ...

i expected snowload ruining it.. making it sag ..... boy was i wrong ....

4 x 6's ... i think 2 x 8s and joist hangers ... there is 2 to 3 feet of snow out there.. so i am guessing today ....

do you think the pale freckled redhead played in the shade... nnooooooo he would sit in the sun ...nothing like mixing suntan lotion and sand ....

here is my setup

ken

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