{"product_id":"riga-shade-net-for-14x17-riga-v-greenhouses","title":"Riga Shade Net for 14x17 Riga V Greenhouses","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminet 50% Shade Net for Riga V Greenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Custom Made to Order — Ships in 4–5 Weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e This shade net is custom manufactured when ordered and cannot be expedited. Please plan accordingly before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRiga Aluminet Shade Net\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 50% aluminum reflective shade net designed for exterior installation on the Riga V (9x17) greenhouse. It blocks approximately half of incoming solar radiation during the hottest part of the day, reducing interior temperatures and protecting heat-sensitive plants — while still allowing 50% of sunlight through the mesh structure for continued plant growth. The net is sized at 14' wide × 17' long — wider than the greenhouse footprint — so it wraps over the roofline and down the sides for full coverage. Roof vents remain fully functional with the shade net installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 14' W × 17' L aluminum shade net (Aluminet 50%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaped edge with brass grommets for secure attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminet — 50% aluminum reflective shade net\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% — blocks ~50% of solar radiation; allows ~50% light through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 feet wide × 17 feet long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 14' Wide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOversized to wrap over the roofline and down the sides of the greenhouse for full coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior — draped over the outside of the greenhouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaped edge with brass grommets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof Vent Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — roof vents can open normally with net installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiga V (9x17) only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSHADE-NET-ALUMINET-50-14x17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom made — ships in 4–5 weeks from order date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$299\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Riga Shade Net Series — Which Net Fits Your Greenhouse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Models\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiga IIIs (7x10) \u0026amp; Riga III (9x10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/riga-shade-net-for-14x10-riga-iii-or-iiis-greenhouses\"\u003e14' W × 10' L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$229\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiga IVs (7x14) \u0026amp; Riga IV (9x14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/riga-shade-net-for-14x14-riga-iv-or-ivs-greenhouses\"\u003e14' W × 14' L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$279\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiga V (9x17)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis net — 14' W × 17' L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$299\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Riga shade nets share the same 14' width (to wrap over the roofline) and 50% Aluminet material. The length scales with each greenhouse’s interior length. The Riga V net at 14' × 17' is the longest in the standard Riga series. Order the net that matches your greenhouse model’s length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Shade Net on a Riga Greenhouse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolycarbonate greenhouses transmit a high percentage of solar radiation, which is ideal for winter growing but can cause overheating in summer — even with roof vents open. Interior temperatures can exceed 100°F on hot sunny days, stressing or killing heat-sensitive plants. The Aluminet shade net reduces solar heat gain by approximately 50%, keeping the interior cooler during peak summer heat while still providing sufficient light for most crops. Unlike solid shade cloth, the aluminum reflective mesh reflects heat away from the greenhouse rather than absorbing it, making it more effective at reducing radiant heat load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminet vs. Standard Shade Cloth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAluminet (this product)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Shade Cloth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum reflective mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoven polyethylene or polypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Reduction Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflects solar radiation away from greenhouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsorbs solar radiation (can re-radiate heat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~50% (this net)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by shade percentage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh — aluminum resists UV degradation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — UV exposure degrades over time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the shade net measure 14' wide when the Riga V is 9'8\" wide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 14' width is intentional — the net is designed to drape over the peak of the roof and hang down both sides of the greenhouse. This provides full coverage of the roof and upper side panels where solar heat gain is greatest. The extra width ensures the net reaches far enough down the sides to be secured with the brass grommets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this net only for the Riga V, or does it fit other models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 14' × 17' net is sized specifically for the Riga V’s 17'6\" interior length. It is not the correct fit for shorter Riga models. For the Riga III\/IIIs (10'6\" length), use the 14' × 10' net ($229). For the Riga IV\/IVs (14' length), use the 14' × 14' net ($279).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still open the roof vents with the shade net installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the shade net is designed to allow the roof vents to open normally. The mesh is flexible and the net is positioned so that the roof windows can push through or lift the net as they open. The Riga V has 2+ automatic roof openers; ventilation is not blocked by the shade net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this shade net for interior or exterior use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExterior use only. The net is draped over the outside of the greenhouse. Exterior installation is more effective at reducing heat gain because it intercepts solar radiation before it enters the polycarbonate panels, rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to receive this shade net?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis shade net is custom manufactured when ordered. Lead time is 4–5 weeks from the order date. It cannot be expedited. 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