Skadunet of skadudoek is die Afrikaanse term vir "shade cloth" of "shadenet". Shade cloth is the international name for a knitted HDPE fabric that is used for agricultural (landbou), industrial (industrieel) and construction (konstruksie) purposes. "Skadunet" or shade cloth is porous and can be deployed horizontally or vertically. It is elastic and has good memory properties.
Agricultural "skadunet" is deployed either along fencing or as a cover for fruit, flowers or vegetables. It's flexible nature allows it to be easily rigged and attached to agricultural structures with minimal effort. The porous construction of "shadunet" means it can handle extreme weather conditions, it lets the rain through for the vegetation and screens it from extreme sunlight and temperatures.
Industrial "skadunet" is most commonly used for shadeports or "skadudakkies" which protect assets from extreme weather conditions. It is particularly effective in combatting hail damage and is often a requirement from insurance companies. It is tensioned over economical shade structures and requires minimal infrastructure and steel to achieve maximum coverage.
Construction "skadunet" can either be used for scaffolding to prevent falling objects and debris from causing damage to people or assets below. Or it can be used to cordon off construction sites to prevent the public from activities that may result in a public liability suit.
"Skadunet" comes in varying degrees of density, colour ranges, height and configurations depending on the use and application. You can contact Shade Solutions for advice on the ideal "skadunet" for your application.
