Shade cloth sources

[Smithkp]

I need a couple rolls of shade cloth to put up some slabs for drying and other lumber. I have filled up my old boat carport and need to store wood on a 25x25 slab of concrete. Been bumping around the internet and can't find a place that sells bulk rolls in the size I need and realistically priced.

Where are you guys getting yours?

What percentage sun block is recommended for drying wood? 50%?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[mike_belben]

Geotextile fabric scraps, they come in 15ft rolls.  Ask around at local contractors.  

[ESFted]

If you have a Harbor Freight near you, check out their mesh tarps with the 25% off coupon good on labor day.
12 ft. x 19 ft. 6 in. Mesh All Purpose/Weather Resistant Tarp

[Revival Sawmill]

Not sure what a reasonable cost for the project is, but we were getting it from greenhouse megastore online for some of our nursery stuff.  It's held up for years and years now without any problems. 
Bulk Shade Cloth, 50% White | Greenhouse Megastore

[tawilson]

May not be what you are looking for but I got a 6'x50' roll of privacy fence on Amazon for $47. Comes with grommets. 

[Greyhound]

UC Coatings (makers of Anchoseal) make commercial grade shade cloth.  Shade-Dri - UC Coatings  Don't know if that's more than you are looking for.

[Smithkp]

Yeah, I saw. They won't even post their prices so they must think highly of it. May call them after work to see.

[Crusarius]

right now HF has a 10X20 canopy carport thingy for $20. I was contemplating making that my drying shed.

[BenTN]

right now HF has a 10X20 canopy carport thingy for $20. I was contemplating making that my drying shed.

I think you meant $120, I thought that was the deal of the day...

[GeneWengert-WoodDoc]

The company that manufactures many different plastic fabrics including Shade-Dri is Cornelia Textiles in Cornelia, GA.  UC Coatings is the exclusive dealer of Shade-Dri.   See corneliatextiles.com.  The original fabric used for lumber was originally used for covering ginseng plants, which do not like full sun.

The best fabric for air drying has many grommets, has around 70% blockage, is woven so a tear will not get longer (no zipper effect), resists tearing, and is U-V stabilized.  The cheaper fabrics do not have all these features, so are cheaper.  I do believe in this case "you get what you pay for."

[Crusarius]

right now HF has a 10X20 canopy carport thingy for $20. I was contemplating making that my drying shed.

I think you meant $120, I thought that was the deal of the day...

yes 120 my #1 broke

[Ljohnsaw]

I bought some shade cloth from HD about 20 years ago to put on a 2x2 slat roof of our porch cover.  Also made a temporary 6' wide x 30' long shade cover to run the length of our back deck (west side) about the same time.  I take it down in the winter.  Both are doing quite well after all this time.

[KenBala]

If I may piggy back on this inquiry.  Pictured below is my air-drying set up (red oak pictured).  Would you recommend wrapping it in shade cloth?  It most certainly gets wet along the sides during rain.  Actual sun exposure in the area is not that bad.



 

[GeneWengert-WoodDoc]

With the trees and understory, you likely do not get too much air flow.  Shade-Dri would slow air flow even more, so you would have a small mold factory.  The overhang on your roof is really good, and 6" more on both edges would be a good idea.  Stacking is also really good with stickers aligned and lots of bottom clearance. You might want to see if you could find a location a little further from the trees and away from any structures like homes or offices or barns, etc. where you might have a little more natural air flow.