Ideal for temporary privacy, fence screening, and light-duty outdoor applications. Allows airflow and light while providing mid-level UV protection.
What You’ll Need
- Coolaroo Screening Shade Cloth
- Measuring tape
- Scissors or a Coolaroo Shade Cloth Cutter
Optional Coolaroo Accessories
- Timber Fasteners & Timber Studs – for fixing to timber frames or posts
- Tie Wraps – for securing to fences, railings, or temporary structures
- Butterfly Clips or Round Clips – for easy attachment along edges or corners
- Lacing Cord & Needle – for joining panels or creating custom fixing points
1. Measure Your Area
- Measure the area to be screened or covered.
- Allow extra fabric for fixing and tensioning.
- Install with a slight slope where possible to assist water run-off.
2. Cut to Size
- Trim using scissors or the Coolaroo Shade Cloth Cutter.
- Knitted fabric will not fray.
3. Attach to Supports
- Use Coolaroo Timber Fasteners for hardwood and Coolaroo Timber Studs for softwood posts.
- Secure to fences, railings, or temporary structures using Coolaroo Tie Wraps, Butterfly Clips, or Round Clips.
- For custom joins or reinforced edges, use Coolaroo Lacing Cord & Needle.
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4. Secure & Tension
- Space fixings evenly around the perimeter for a neat finish.
- Fix one corner first, then the opposite corner.
- Install fixings every 300–500 mm for even tension.
- Pull fabric taut without overstretching.
