Shade cloth resource

swampdog · Post by **swampdog** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:05 pm

I just ordered some shade cloth for my shade structure from this company http://www.cloudtops.com/greenhouse_shade_cloth.htm. I've ordered from them before, they have good product, good service, and reasonable prices. (I ordered 80% black shade cloth for 19 cents/sq ft) The man I talked to on the phone said they currently have a 3 week turnaround time on shade cloth orders, so if you're planning to buy some, best get on it.

This is not an ad, I have no financial interest in this, but this is one good option for buying shade cloth and the clock is ticking.

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:47 am

The 6x25 rolls at Wal Mart or the big box home stores sell for around $25 a piece

swampdog · Post by **swampdog** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:42 am

That's a good price too. I don't know about quality comparison. For me, getting a custom cut piece is worth the extra 2.33 cents per sq ft. (plus shipping, minus tax)

Other options?

CapSmashy · Post by **CapSmashy** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:18 pm

swampdog wrote:That's a good price too. I don't know about quality comparison. For me, getting a custom cut piece is worth the extra 2.33 cents per sq ft. (plus shipping, minus tax)

Other options?

Yeah, if you need anything wider than 6 feet, that is a hard price to beat. I can't think of the name off the top of my head, but they are well made. I have several rolls returning for their third year on the playa this year.

ehcsztein · Post by **ehcsztein** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:56 am

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I have used Gothic Arch Greenhouses in the past with good results, quick turn around etc. They are currently $0.01 less per sqft and from my research are often the best price for bulk shade cloth online.
http://gothicarchgreenhouses.com/shade_knitted.htm

Last year I got super lucky and got 8 12'x50' pieces fully seamed and grommeted off of ebay for about $85 a piece including shipping fees so I would definitly recomend checking there as well.