Can I use these blankets to cover my plants to stop the sun or will it bring more heat in?
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I am not sure but I would think as long as there is some space (dead air) between the plants and the mylar, the plants would be ok. Use it as a sun shade? Make sure the mylar is between the plants and the sun. If not, you will have a solar cooker.
2044245
Because of the low heat output you can put it as close as you want. But the distance will change the usability. Closer to the plant the plant will get more energy but higher up and the light can cover more space.
2180715
I have the 8' pool and I tuck the 10' solar cover around the edges and then cover it with the pool cover. The solar cover does a good job keeping the pool warmer.
1536113
I can't tell you for sure since it depends on whether you have a light-reducing coating on your windows... but... that being said... if you have a "normal, clear window" it should heat up about as well as it would if it was setting outside... another couple of things to consider are whether the window has any framing that might also reduce the amount of pure sunshine hitting it, or... if the window direction may limit the amount of time that it gets direct sun each day... my guess is... you're probably ok as long as you give it direct sun for several hours, without anything to shade it... Hope that helps!
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.
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I don't know, we live in Florida, my husband says place a 4x4 vertically 2 feet into the ground inside the greenhouse, in the very center with a 2x4 on top on end with the crown up and attach it to the center tubing from front to back, this would give the roof additional strength. We placed space heaters inside, they did a good job, no snow though. You could also get nursery grade tarp and place it over the greenhouse, it will help keep the heat inside.
167790
It's a heavy duty, reinforced plastic tent with no real insulation properties. For susceptible plants, I would add supplementary heat.
1528382
Cover lets in sufficient light in winter and early spring...don't know about summer...seems that use in summer would certainly cause a heat problem...
434038
No! It get's too hot. Kats does however make battery blankets for that purpose.
1546408
Yes the cover will allow the sun to warm your pool if the pool is not in the shade. I will warn you though that the warming with the cover on will produce alot of algae on the bottom of your pool. Also the cover collected rain water and ended up ripping. it was still use-able but it took some maneuvering.
1795552
it depends on where you live and amount of sunlight. Also whether or not you use a solar cover.
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.
1427332
Definitely! Provides a warmer shade than with the slats since air cannot filter through. It appears that it also promotes better plant growth due to its blocking of harmful rays.
1033737
I would do that with caution. Using as a heat shield would be very temporary. The blanket is designed to prevent welding spatter or cutting slag from burning flammable materials. I think red heat from a torch would eventually get thru.
566191
Our winter has been so harsh in Ohio that I can't answer that question.It may very well protect plants if temps drop below 32 degrees but it got -10 to -15 degrees. I brought all my plants in my unheated sunroom and covered them with this blanket. I checked on them the other day and most are not going to survive.
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If the sun is shining, yes, it is like a greenhouse in there. You can try to open some flaps, but if it is hot outside, it will probably be too hot under the rain shield unless there is a pretty good breeze. The plastic is very thick, which is great for not tearing or breaking, but bad for hot days. I often used mine on sunny winter days to keep the kids warm. Have a great vacation!
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I have them in containers on the roof of my building which tends to get full sun. I think with some shade hours of the day they would produce more/dry out less, but I wouldn't put them in an obvious shady area. They need some sun hours. Try containers 12" size, organic potting soil and fertilizer, then you can move them around as the season changes or find the best spot for them.