70% Sandstone Heavy Duty Extra Wide Shade Cloth Roll – 3.66m x 30m

Extra-Wide Coverage for Compact Shade Houses, Fernery Bays & Animal Shelters

Intense Australian heatwaves can swiftly scorch delicate foliage and turn exposed backyard structures into heat traps. The 70% Sandstone Heavy Duty Extra Wide Shade Cloth Roll (3.66m x 10m) combines a broad 3.66-metre span with a manageable 10-metre roll length, making it ideal for covering wide shade house structures, home ferneries, and livestock runs without excess material left over. Manufactured from UV-stabilised High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), this heavy-duty mesh buffers intense solar radiation while allowing vital air movement to maintain a cool, balanced microclimate. Its modern sandstone shade offers a warm, architecturally clean finish that complements residential garden spaces.

Key Features & Benefits

• Extra-Wide 3.66m Coverage: Covers wide garden frames, shade house roofs, and livestock enclosures in a single continuous piece without unsightly seams.

• Targeted 70% Light Filtration: Formulated to protect sensitive plant species, delicate foliage, and nursery stock from scorching summer sun.

• Fray-Proof Knitted Lock-Stitch: Constructed with a mono-tape weave that holds its structural integrity without unravelling or running when cut.

• UV-Stabilised HDPE Strength: Engineered to endure severe Australian UV exposure without cracking, peeling, or deteriorating prematurely.

• Convenient 10m Project Roll: Tailored for targeted home projects, small plant nurseries, and quick structural shade upgrades.

Ideal Applications

• Shade House & Fernery Roof Covers: Stretch seamlessly across timber or pipe frames to protect delicate ferns, orchids, and bromeliads.

• Sensitive Plant Nursery Stock: Shield sensitive potted collection plants, tropical varieties, and young seedlings from extreme heat spikes.

• Chicken Coop & Animal Cooling: Drape over poultry runs, dog kennels, and small livestock enclosures to reduce internal heat stress.

• Overhead Patio & Pergola Panels: Create soft, sun-filtered outdoor seating zones with a neutral, heat-reducing sandstone canopy.

(Note: 70% density is specifically engineered for delicate shade plants, ferneries, shade house structures, and livestock cooling—it filters too much direct sunlight for fruiting vegetable beds.)

Specifications

6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why choose this 3.66m x 10m size format over a longer roll?

The 3.66m width provides seamless, extra-wide coverage for broad shade house bays or animal runs, while the 10m length gives you just enough fabric for smaller residential projects or repairs without purchasing a full commercial 30m or 50m roll.

Will this sandstone shade cloth unravel if I cut it to fit my frame?

No. The fabric features a mono-tape knitted lock-stitch weave. This locked construction prevents the edges from unravelling or fraying under tension, allowing you to cut custom panel sizes cleanly.

Can I use 70% shade cloth over my vegetable patch?

No. A 70% shade block filters out too much sunlight for vegetable crops like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, which need 30% to 50% density to grow effectively. This 70% sandstone cloth is intended for shade-loving species (such as orchids and ferns), nursery stock, ferneries, and livestock shade.

Does rainfall pass through the fabric?

Yes. The open-mesh knitted structure allows natural rainfall and overhead watering to pass through smoothly to your soil and foliage, preventing heavy water pooling on structural frames.