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Windbreak

FEATURES

• Available in a range of materials, sizes, colours and percentages of wind reduction • Reduces water loss, soil erosion, wind-borne diseases and heat loss • Includes eyelets along top and bottom • Easy to install and handle • Durable, rot proof and UV treated

TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION OF A WINDBREAK

3.5m 3.5m 3.5m

Windbreaks are ideal for all types of crops, from container grown nursery stock to field crops. Artificial windbreaks will give you immediate protection along with constant permeability.

Unlike natural windbreaks, they don’t compete with crops for nutrients or water. A windbreak should face the prevailing wind to give the best protection.

A windbreak with less than 50% permeability will give a reduction in the destructive value of the wind. However 50% - 55% permeability has been found to be the most efficient.

Avoid gaps in the windbreak or where the net does not reach the ground as this can result in local acceleration of the wind. Although a dense (e.g. 90%) windbreak has a more immediate effect of reducing windspeed, a 50% windbreak will give more protection over a longer distance.

The size of the post is relative to the height of the windbreak and the strength of the material chosen. See diagram for recommended construction. The netting should be fixed to the side of the posts facing the wind.

When using lightweight material the position of the horizontal supporting wires should be marked carefully on the uprights, an allowance must be made for the net to be folded around the top and bottom wires.

APPLICATIONS

• Artificial windbreak for crop protection • Temporary or permanent fencing • Dust control • Barn ends • Side vents in polytunnels • Livestock screening

Don’t Forget... Cable Ties

See page 39 for additional fixings.

Green - 200mm. Pack of 100. FX4013 ..... £7.00/pack

Black- 280mm. Pack of 100. FX4014 ..... £8.00/pack

ROKOLENE MONOFILAMENT 40 MONOFILAMENT 50

ROKOLENE 50% - 90GSM - GREEN

Life Expectancy: 4 - 6 Years

GRROK0950G 0.9m x 50m .............£30.00/roll GRROK1250G 1.2m x 50m .............£40.00/roll GRROK1850G 1.8m x 50m .............£60.00/roll

Rokolene is a brand leader when it comes to artificial windbreaks, giving superior performance in all climatic conditions. Constructed from high density polyethylene tape threads, featuring a button hole top and bottom for easy fixing.

MONO 45% - 110GSM - GREEN

Life Expectancy: 5 - 7 Years

MO4010001 1m x 50m ..................£34.00/roll MO4015001 1.5m x 50m .............£51.00/roll MO4020010 2m x 50m ..................£68.00/roll MO4030010 3m x 50m ...............£102.00/roll

Loktex monofilament 40 is the standard product within the range of knitted windbreaks. Made from high density polyethylene monofilament, it is designed to reduce wind speed by 45%. Supplied as standard with eyelets top and bottom for easy fixing and is cost effective and light.

MONO 50% - 130GSM - GREEN

Life Expectancy: 6 - 8 Years MO5010001 1m x 50m..................£48.00/roll MO5015001 1.5m x 50m .............£72.00/roll MO5020001 2m x 50m ................£96.00/roll MO5030002 3m x 50m .............£144.00/roll

Loktex monofilament 50 is a superior knitted windbreak constructed from high density polyethylene monofilament, it is designed to reduce wind speed by 50%. Supplied as standard with eyelets top and bottom for easy fixing and is cost effective and light.

LOKTEX 55

LS 55% - 90GSM - GREEN

Life Expectancy: 8 - 10 Years LS5509101 0.91 x 50m ..............£42.00/roll LS5509102 0.91 x 100m ..........£84.00/roll LS5512202 1.22 x 50m ..............£56.00/roll LS5512201 1.22 x 100m .......£110.00/roll LS5518302 1.83 x 50m ..............£84.00/roll LS5518301 1.83 x 100m .......£167.00/roll LS5536602 3.66 x 50m ...........£167.00/roll LS5536601 3.66 x 100m .......£334.00/roll

LS 55% - 90GSM - BLACK

Life Expectancy: 8 - 10 Years LS5509104 0.91 x 50m ..............£42.00/roll LS5509103 0.91 x 100m ..........£84.00/roll LS5512204 1.22 x 50m ..............£56.00/roll LS5512203 1.22 x 100m .......£110.00/roll LS5518304 1.83 x 50m ..............£84.00/roll LS5518303 1.83 x 100m .......£167.00/roll LS5536603 3.66 x 50m ...........£167.00/roll LS5536604 3.66 x 100m .......£334.00/roll

Loktex netting incorporates flat tape threads and double lock-stitch tearproof technology with button holes top and bottom. It is the ultimate knitted windproof product, dramatically reducing wind impact speeds to protect crops from wind, water loss, soil erosion, wind-borne diseases and heat loss. Loktex is used across the world as a reliable and trustworthy windbreak and shade material.

LOKTEX 63

LS 63% - 100GSM - GREEN

Life Expectancy: 8 - 10 Years LS6309102 0.91 x 50m .............£49.00/roll LS6309101 0.91 x 100m ..........£97.00/roll LS6312202 1.22 x 50m .............£65.00/roll LS6312201 1.22 x 100m .......£129.00/roll LS6318302 1.83 x 50m .............£97.00/roll LS6318301 1.83 x 100m .......£193.00/roll LS6336602 3.66 x 50m ..........£193.00/roll LS6336601 3.66 x 100m .......£386.00/roll

LS 63% - 100GSM - BLACK

Life Expectancy: 8 - 10 Years LS6309104 0.91 x 50m .............£49.00/roll LS6309103 0.91 x 100m ..........£97.00/roll LS6312204 1.22 x 50m .............£65.00/roll LS6312203 1.22 x 100m .......£129.00/roll LS6318303 1.83 x 50m .............£97.00/roll LS6318304 1.83 x 100m .......£193.00/roll LS6336603 3.66 x 50m ..........£193.00/roll LS6336604 3.66 x 100m .......£386.00/roll

EXTRUDED WINDBREAKS

STANDARD 60% - 420GSM - BLACK

Life Expectancy: 5 - 7 Years Mesh Size: 6mm x 7mm GREXT16 1m x 30m .....................£60.00/roll GREXT17 2m x 30m ..................£120.00/roll

HEAVY DUTY 50% - 300GSM - GREEN / BLACK

Life Expectancy: 6 - 8 Years Mesh Size: 15mm x 5mm GREXT20 1m x 30m (Black) ..........£63/roll GREXT21 2m x 30m (Black) .......£126/roll GREXT22 1m x 30m (Green) .........£63/roll GREXT23 2m x 30m (Green) ......£126/roll

Both the standard and heavy duty windbreaks are made from extruded HDPE and are designed to reduce wind speed by approx. 55%. The standard is the traditional material used for many years. The heavy duty is more of a cladding type windbreak material with reinforced strands, making it a much stronger material.

Shade Netting

Shade covers are a cost effective means of immediate shade to protect crops and plants. By shading a crop you can control the temperature under a polytunnel allowing for a longer growing season if required. Available in a range of densities, available in either green or black. We stock a number of different sizes to cater for all applications and bespoke covers can also be fabricated. Our shade covers are made to measure or available by the roll. Please call our sales office to discuss your requirements in detail.

LS 85

LS 85% - 120GSM - GREEN

LS8509101 0.91 x 100m .........£144.00/roll LS8512202 1.22 x 50m ...............£96.00/roll LS8512201 1.22 x 100m .........£191.00/roll LS8518302 1.83 x 50m ............£144.00/roll LS8518301 1.83 x 100m .........£286.00/roll LS8536601 3.66 x 50m ............£286.00/roll LS8536602 3.66 x 100m .........£570.00/roll

LS 85% - 120GSM - BLACK

LS8509102 0.91 x 100m .........£144.00/roll LS8512203 1.22 x 50m ...............£96.00/roll LS8518303 1.83 x 50m ............£144.00/roll LS8518304 1.83 x 100m .........£286.00/roll LS8536604 3.66 x 50m ............£286.00/roll LS8536606 3.66 x 100m .........£574.00/roll

FEATURES

• UV stabilised for longer life • Lightweight material • Easy to handle • Bespoke sizes available • Wide range of shade densities

LS 73

LS 73% - 110GSM - GREEN

LS7318302 1.83 x 50m ............£110.00/roll LS7318301 1.83 x 100m .........£222.00/roll LS7336603 3.66 x 50m ............£222.00/roll LS7336602 3.66 x 100m .........£443.00/roll

LS 73% - 110GSM - BLACK

LS7318306 1.83 x 50m ............£110.00/roll LS7318305 1.83 x 100m .........£222.00/roll LS7336606 3.66 x 50m ............£222.00/roll LS7336607 3.66 x 100m .........£443.00/roll

LS 73% - 110GSM - WHITE

LS7318304 1.83 x 50m ............£144.00/roll LS7318303 1.83 x 100m .........£286.00/roll LS7336604 3.66 x 50m ............£286.00/roll LS7336605 3.66 x 100m .........£574.00/roll

LOKTEX

Life Expectancy: 8 - 10 Years Loktex netting incorporates flat tape threads and double lock-stitch tear-proof technology. Loktex is made from UV stabilised HDPE and comes with button holes top and bottom making fixing much easier. It is the ultimate knitted windproof product, dramatically reducing wind impact speeds to protect crops from wind, water loss, soil erosion, windborne diseases and heat loss. Loktex is used across the world as a reliable and trustworthy shade material.

Button hole selvedge edge attached with cable ties

APPLICATIONS

• Tunnels and tunnel ends • Crop protection • Animal house protection • Greenhouses • Nurseries

LS 63

LS 63% - 100GSM - GREEN

LS6309102 0.91 x 50m ...............£49.00/roll LS6309101 0.91 x 100m ............£97.00/roll LS6312202 1.22 x 50m ...............£65.00/roll LS6312201 1.22 x 100m .........£129.00/roll LS6318302 1.83 x 50m ...............£97.00/roll LS6318301 1.83 x 100m .........£193.00/roll LS6336602 3.66 x 50m ............£193.00/roll LS6336601 3.66 x 100m .........£386.00/roll

LS 63% - 100GSM - BLACK

LS6309104 0.91 x 50m ...............£49.00/roll LS6309103 0.91 x 100m ............£97.00/roll LS6312204 1.22 x 50m ...............£65.00/roll LS6312203 1.22 x 100m .........£129.00/roll LS6318303 1.83 x 50m ...............£97.00/roll LS6318304 1.83 x 100m .........£193.00/roll LS6336603 3.66 x 50m ............£193.00/roll LS6336604 3.66 x 100m .........£386.00/roll

LS 55

LS 55% - 90GSM - GREEN

LS5509101 0.91 x 50m ...............£42.00/roll LS5509102 0.91 x 100m ............£84.00/roll LS5512202 1.22 x 50m ...............£56.00/roll LS5512201 1.22 x 100m .........£110.00/roll LS5518302 1.83 x 50m ...............£84.00/roll LS5518301 1.83 x 100m .........£167.00/roll LS5536602 3.66 x 50m ............£167.00/roll LS5536601 3.66 x 100m .........£334.00/roll

LS 55% - 90GSM - BLACK

LS5509104 0.91 x 50m ...............£42.00/roll LS5509103 0.91 x 100m ............£84.00/roll LS5512204 1.22 x 50m ...............£56.00/roll LS5512203 1.22 x 100m .........£110.00/roll LS5518304 1.83 x 50m ...............£84.00/roll LS5518303 1.83 x 100m .........£167.00/roll LS5536603 3.66 x 50m ............£167.00/roll LS5536604 3.66 x 100m .........£334.00/roll

Easy Door

New innovation in polytunnel management, developed by Tildenet in conjunction with leading suppliers and users of polytunnels and shade houses in the UK. Easy Door is made to order depending on the height and width of your tunnel. Tunnels that are located close to each other can also be joined to assist with opening and closing. As this is a bespoke product, a range of materials are available from insect netting to a range of shade netting of different densities.

LS 47

LS 47% - 55GSM - GREEN

LS4718301 1.83 x 50m ...............£68.00/roll LS4718302 1.83 x 100m .........£136.00/roll LS4736602 3.66 x 50m ............£136.00/roll LS4736601 3.66 x 100m .........£271.00/roll

LS 47% - 55GSM - BLACK

LS4718304 1.83 x 50m ...............£68.00/roll LS4718303 1.83 x 100m .........£136.00/roll LS4736604 3.66 x 50m ............£136.00/roll LS4736603 3.66 x 100m .........£271.00/roll

LS 30

LS 30% - 45GSM - GREEN

LS3018301 1.83 x 50m ...............£65.00/roll LS3036602 3.66 x 50m ............£128.00/roll LS3036604 3.66 x 100m .........£255.00/roll

LS 30% - 45GSM - BLACK

LS3036601 3.66 x 50m ............£128.00/roll LS3036603 3.66 x 100m .........£255.00/roll

FEATURES

• Enhanced rain & wind protection • Retains more heat • Increase in yield • Earlier harvest • Wind chill reduction • Easy access • Protects against pests

EASY DOOR

EASY DOOR

PRICE AVAILABLE ON APPLICATION

APPLICATIONS

• Tunnel & shade houses • Barn ends • Greenhouses

Visual Screening

SCREEN OPACITY

FEATURES

• Fully UV stabilised • Easy to handle & install • Button hole eyelets for fixing • Range of sizes and colours

LS 95

Loktex LS netting is ideal for different types of screening, designed with a close woven mesh to screen out any unsightly areas. Loktex LS is constructed from woven HDPE flat tape threads and features double lock-stitch tear-proof technology. Available in a choice of colours, sizes and 2 main sight reduction opacities - 85% and 95%. Bespoke sizes are available upon request as well as border edging to strengthen the product - Please speak to a member of our sales team for more information. Ideal for sites where areas need to be kept private and also to cover up site construction to give a tidier appearance.

LS 85

Don’t Forget... Cable Ties

See page 39 for additional fixings. Available in various colours and sizes. With easy to install zip action. Fully UV treated.

FX4013 - 100x 200mm Green ......... £7.00/pack FX4014 - 100x 280mm Black .......... £8.00/pack

VISUAL SCREENS

LS 85

LS 85% - 120GSM - GREEN

LS8509101 0.91 x 100m .......£144.00/roll LS8512202 1.22 x 50m .............£96.00/roll LS8512201 1.22 x 100m .......£191.00/roll LS8518302 1.83 x 50m ..........£144.00/roll LS8518301 1.83 x 100m .......£286.00/roll LS8536601 3.66 x 50m ..........£286.00/roll LS8536602 3.66 x 100m .......£570.00/roll

LS 85% - 120GSM - BLACK

LS8509102 0.91 x 100m .......£144.00/roll LS8512203 1.22 x 50m .............£96.00/roll LS8518303 1.83 x 50m ..........£144.00/roll LS8518304 1.83 x 100m .......£286.00/roll LS8536604 3.66 x 50m ..........£286.00/roll LS8536606 3.66 x 100m .......£574.00/roll

LS 95

95% GREEN

LS9512201 1.22 x 100m .......£205.00/roll LS9518302 1.83 x 50m ..........£185.00/roll LS9518301 1.83 x 100m .......£370.00/roll LS9536602 3.66 x 50m ..........£370.00/roll LS9536601 3.66 x 100m .......£742.00/roll

Also available in other colours.

APPLICATIONS

• Site & stage screening • Recycling sites • Transfer stations • Rubbish collection points

Tunnel Covers

Tildenet Tunnel Covers are made to measure sheets of one of our own fabrics designed to reduce light emittance within a required area, normally produced to fit directly onto polytunnels. These covers can be made from any grades from our Loktex range of shade fabrics in any colour as well as the Monofilament windbreaks. Bespoke insect net covers can also be produced, please see page 18 for more details. Prices are stated per m2, please refer to the adjacent formulas to calculate the size of cover required. Please contact our friendly sales team to get a quotation and discuss your project in more detail.

CALCULATE THE MEASUREMENT FOR YOUR TUNNEL COVER

Measure base width in metres = BW Measure base length in metres = BL Calculate hoop length in metres = HL

Formula TO Calculate HOOP Length:

BW x 1.57 = HL

if allowing for digging in: BW x 1.57 + 1m = HL

Use the following formula to calculate total material required.

TOTAL COVER WITHOUT ENDS:

BL x HL = Total material required

TOTAL COVER WITH ENDS:

BW + BL x HL = Total material required

TUNNEL COVERS

GREEN & BLACK

LS30 .....................................................................£1.35/m2 LS47 .....................................................................£1.45/m2 LS55 .....................................................................£1.55/m2 LS63 .....................................................................£1.60/m2 LS73 .......................................................................£1.70/m2 LS85 .......................................................................£1.85/m2 LS95 .......................................................................£1.95/m2

WHITE

LS73 .....................................................................£1.80/m2

MONOFILAMENT 40

MONO 40 .........................................................£1.35/m2

MONOFILAMENT 50

MONO 50 .........................................................£1.45/m2

APPLICATIONS

• Animal house protection • Polytunnels • Glass houses • Crop protection

Fleece

FEATURES

• Doesn’t damage crops • Easy to handle & lightweight • UV stabilised • High air & moisture permeability • Reduces pest damage • Promotes an earlier crop

Temp Temperature under Fleece remains consistentTemperature without Fleece

Thermagro crop protection fleece is made from non-woven spun bonded polypropylene and has been developed to be durable yet very strong. Ideal frost protection for all agricultural and horticultural needs. The standard stocked material is 18gsm meaning it has a 10% greater density than the standard 17gsm on the market today. Thermagro creates an excellent microclimate promoting growth of crops to increase yields for a potentially earlier harvest. The fleece provides protection from frost, keeping the crop temperature above a critical level. Time

Don’t Forget... Tri Pegs

See page 39 for additional fixings.

Designed for easy installation and additional grip.

FX1001 ............................... £0.35/unit

THERMAGRO FLEECE* 1-2 seasons

THERMAGRO FLEECE 18G

FL1801 1.5m x 100m .............£12.00/roll FL1807 1.5m x 250m .............£26.00/roll FL1810 2m x 100m ..................£15.00/roll FL1809 2m x 250m ..................£35.00/roll FL18115 3.2m x 250m .............£58.00/roll FL1811 4m x 100m ..................£35.00/roll FL1803 4m x 250m ..................£70.00/roll FL1805 6.5m x 250m ..........£115.00/roll FL1815 8.5m x 250m ..........£150.00/roll

*non-reinforced edges.

APPLICATIONS

• Protects against: • Light & heavy frost • Rain • Bird damage • Game damage

Thermagro Fleece has been tried and tested in the toughest of climates. Due to its unique construction it regulates the temperature through day and night. This gives your crop that added protection, allowing for a much improved, earlier yield in this competitive market.

Maxi Net

FEATURES

• Rot resistant • UV stabilised • Protects against insects & birds • Reusable for several seasons • Reduces waste & disposal • Stronger than non-woven

Reinforced seams joined with a gluing system for extra protection.

THERMAGRO PLUS With reinforced 30g edges 1-2 seasons

The most vulnerable part of the fleece is where it touches the ground. To overcome this issue, the Thermagro Plus comes with 30g reinforced edges.

THERMAGRO PLUS 18G

FL1808 10.5m x 250m ..........£195.00/roll FL1806 12.75m x 250m .......£235.00/roll

Other sizes and weights are available on request. Made to order, maximum width 24m.

MAXI NET

MAXI NET

GRMAX04 8m x 200m ..........£500.00/roll GRMAX05 12m x 100m .......£375.00/roll GRMAX06 16m x 100m .......£500.00/roll

APPLICATIONS

• Protect crops on windy sites • Suited to multiple seasons • Limit weather damage

Maxi Net is thermal crop cover, very similar in application to the Thermagro non-woven fleece. This net is very lightweight and can sit directly onto the crop, providing an economical solution to protecting crops from frosts. Due to the microclimate it creates, it can keep a temperature of 3 degrees higher than above the net. Unlike Thermagro Fleece, the Maxi Net is much stronger and can be re-used for several seasons, reducing problem of waste management and disposable costs. Due to its strength, the Maxi Net is the ideal solution for windy sites where non-woven products can suffer damage. Maxi Net is a transparent fabric and allows sunlight to pass through it to the crop allowing for excellent photosynthesis as well as allowing much needed water to pass to the crop.

Don’t Forget... Economy Pegs

See page 39 for additional fixings.

Used for fixing weed control fabrics and turf reinforcement products. 150mm Length. FX1000 .............£0.15/unit

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