Why do I need greenhouse shading?

Shading stops the inside exceeding 30 degrees in direct sun. Above that, most vegetable and flower crops stop growing and leaves scorch. A 50% shade net or curtain keeps the temperature in the productive 20-27 degree range. It still lets enough light through for photosynthesis.

What is the difference between shade netting and shading paint?

Netting clips on and off; paint stays until you wash it. Shade netting gives daily flexibility because you can remove it on overcast days. Paint is easier if you want zero maintenance through summer. You do lose the ability to adjust light levels until autumn.

Do these clips fit my greenhouse?

They fit all standard aluminium-framed greenhouses. Our Elite clips work with Elite, Vitavia and Halls glazing channels. The twist-and-lock design grips any standard aluminium bar. A wooden or polycarbonate-panel greenhouse may need a different fixing method.

Can I use the same clips for winter insulation?

Yes, the clips hold bubble wrap just as well as netting. Leave them in the glazing channel all year and swap the material in autumn. The Elite Bubble Plastic kit includes 30 clips and film for a standard 6x8ft greenhouse.

How many clips do I need?

Roughly one clip every 300mm along each glazing bar. A standard 6x8ft greenhouse uses around 50-60 clips. Packs of 10 let you buy the exact quantity without waste.

Greenhouse Accesories
Shading And Clips

Shading And Clips

Effective greenhouse shading is the primary defense against solar scorch and excessive transpiration during the peak UK growing season. By reducing solar gain by up to 50%, our professional-grade UV-stabilised mesh and shading paints prevent internal temperatures from exceeding the critical 30°C threshold where plant growth stalls. Combined with specialist shading clips, these systems provide a modular thermal barrier that protects delicate seedlings while maintaining the essential light diffusion required for high-yield harvests.

Solar Defense Reduces Heat Gain by 50%

UV-Stabilised Multi-Season Durability

Universal Fit Clips for All Aluminium Frames

UK Delivery Free Mainland Shipping Included

Verified Customer

The product came very well packed and the driver put it where requested on my drive. I was called a week before delivery by the office to confirm the day. Almost everything needed to construct the greenhouse was included except spanners. Wall fixings, mastic and gun were. The manual was very good but does need to be read before starting and may be a bit difficult for a non practical person to get their head around. I Would definitely recommend Greenhouse Stores and the Elite Easygrow lean-to.

Verified Customer

Excellent varied stock. Prices & inclusive items were very favourable. Delivery & erected Swallow Jay potting shed was swift , professional, polite & efficient. I am extremely satisfied with my experience with Greenhouse Stores

Verified Customer

The instructions were very good and building the greenhouse was like a giant mechano set. The one thing that threw me was the website and instructions showed the glazing for the walls in two pieces. What was delivered were single sections and it took me a while to find the revised instructions.

Verified Customer

I haven't managed to erect my greenhouse yet, but so looking forward to having it.

Verified Customer

Very pleased with the Greenhouse. The installation was ably carried out by your expert team - grateful thanks.

Verified Customer

Delivery driver was very good the greenhouse was built up very quickly

Verified Customer

Excellent communication, well packed when delivered.my husband did find some of the instructions unclear when fitting the doors but overall quite good.
All looking very good,I am pleased with this product and would recommend this company.

Verified Customer

Very satisfied needed to call for technical support and received prompt and helpful response

Verified Customer

Very happy with greenhouse/shed combo. The guys put it up quickly.

Verified Customer

Very helpful. Great delivery. Looks good:
we will see after I’ve built it.

Verified Customer

The greenhouse parts plus glass arrived safely packed.
We erected the greenhouse ourselves and after a couple of initial errors we got into the swing of it and are really pleased with the results.
The diagrams in the instruction manual could be clearer but we got there, though it did seem to take many hours.

Verified Customer

Unfortunatly has not been put together yet,

Verified Customer

great comminication throughout and a great product

Verified Customer

We haven’t even opened it yet - waiting for greenhouse to be erected 😂

Verified Customer

Extremely helpful, could answer all my questions and give advice. Delivery was first class, one of the best delivery companies I've dealt with if not the best.
Product is fitted and looks great.

Verified Customer

It was easy to choose the greenhouse itself and then the extras. Hassle free and it was delivered when expected. I would however advise that you may want to hire someone to put it together for you, unless you are good at following this sort of instructions. The greenhouse looks fantastic and I am very happy to have bought it. I would recommend the Greenhouse Stores.

Verified Customer

Great service, arrived when expected greenhouse excellent quality easy to assemble no items missing

Verified Customer

Very good great greenhouse put up in a day

Verified Customer

Delivered on time and the fitters they recommended were excellent.

Verified Customer

I have done this twice??????

Verified Customer

ordered a 4x6 greenhouse which was delivered on time. My son put it up in a day and it looks lovely. Can't wait for the next spring growing season.

Verified Customer

Great in communication. Attentive. Concrete base layer needed and link to him enabled him to do it. Lean to greenhouse efficiently assembled. Highly recommended

Verified Customer

Brilliant service from start to finish and a slight issue with my order was resolved extremely quickly great service

Verified Customer

Great product and straight forward to assemble, would suggest a few addition 3D views in the assembly manual but thats only so you can confirm which orientation you are working on. Also make sure the base is securely fixed prior to the build and ensure you are within 1mm on corner to corner measuring so you know you are square before you start building up. Some of confusion on some of the instructions as the description can be read several ways. All in all a very simple build. Only concern is how it acts in strong winds, I have positioned mine adjacent to a fence on one side and a structure at the rear to try and reduce the potential for wind causing damage

About Our Greenhouse Shading and Clips

We stock 11 shading and fixing products from three brands: Elite, Vitavia and Palram Canopia. Prices start at £14 for a pack of Elite Lining Hooks. The top of the range is a full Elite shade netting kit with 30 clips included. Every item is in stock and ships free to UK mainland addresses. We fit greenhouses every week, so these are the fixings and fabrics we reach for on site.

The range does three jobs. Shade netting and curtains cut solar gain and stop leaf scorch in the hottest months. Clips, hooks and spacers hold that netting on standard aluminium glazing bars. Plant hangers and tying eyes organise growing space inside the frame. The same clips also hold winter bubble wrap insulation, so you get year-round value. For everything else a new greenhouse needs, see our full greenhouse accessories range, and pair shading with good airflow from our greenhouse ventilation options.

Why We Chose This Range

"We tried dozens of clip designs over the years. We kept coming back to the Elite twist-lock style. They grip properly, they don't crack after a couple of seasons, and they fit nearly every aluminium frame we install. For fabric, the Vitavia Curtain Shading is the best value we have found. It is rot-proof, UV-stable and fits without help."

Matt, Founder of Greenhouse Stores

💡 Tip: Buy more clips than you think you need. Space them every 300mm along each glazing bar. Loose netting flaps in the wind and wears through far faster.

🔧 Matt's Installation Tip: Fit Clips Once, Use Them Twice

Fit your clips in spring and leave them in the channel all year. Swap shade netting for bubble wrap in October without removing a single clip. This saves time. It also avoids cracking the glazing bars by inserting and twisting clips again and again.

Matt's Pick for Summer Shading

Best For: cooling a standard 6x8ft greenhouse fast

Why I Recommend It: the netting clips on in minutes, cuts solar gain by up to 50%, and the 30 clips are included so you fit it the day it arrives.

Price: from £99

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How Our Shading Options Compare

Option	Solar gain cut	Adjustable?	Best for
⭐ Matt's Pick: Elite Shade Netting + 30 Clips	Up to 50%	Yes, clips on and off	A quick fit for a standard greenhouse
Vitavia Curtain Shading	Around 40%	Yes, draw across or back	Daily light control from inside
Palram Canopia Shade Kit	Around 40%	Partly, ties in place	Palram and polycarbonate frames
Elite Insulation Shading Clips	None on their own	Reusable fixing	Holding netting or bubble wrap

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need greenhouse shading?
Shading stops the inside exceeding 30°C in direct sun. Above that, most vegetable and flower crops stop growing and leaves scorch. A 50% shade net or curtain keeps the temperature in the productive 20-27°C range. It still lets enough light through for photosynthesis.
What is the difference between shade netting and shading paint?
Netting clips on and off; paint stays until you wash it. Shade netting gives daily flexibility because you can remove it on overcast days. Paint is easier if you want zero maintenance through summer. You do lose the ability to adjust light levels until autumn.
Do these clips fit my greenhouse?
They fit all standard aluminium-framed greenhouses. Our Elite clips work with Elite, Vitavia and Halls glazing channels. The twist-and-lock design grips any standard aluminium bar. A wooden or polycarbonate-panel greenhouse may need a different fixing method.
Can I use the same clips for winter insulation?
Yes, the clips hold bubble wrap just as well as netting. Leave them in the glazing channel all year and swap the material in autumn. Our Elite Bubble Plastic kit at £79 includes 30 clips and film for a standard 6x8ft greenhouse.
How many clips do I need?
Roughly one clip every 300mm along each glazing bar. A standard 6x8ft greenhouse uses around 50-60 clips. Our packs of 10 at £22 each let you buy the exact quantity without waste.

Not Sure Which Clips or Shading You Need?

Our team installs greenhouses every week and knows which fixings suit your model. Call us free on 0800 098 8877.

Shading And Clips

Vitavia Curtain Shading

Vitavia Screwhooks

Elite Netting 20ft x 6ft + 30 Lining Hooks Clips

Palram Canopia Shade Kit

Elite Lining Hooks Pack of 10

Elite Insulation Shading Clips Pack of 10

Elite Bubble Plastic + 30 Lining Hooks Clips

Elite Spacers Pack of 6

Elite Plastic Hooks Pack of 6

Palram Plant Hangers Pack of 10

Elite Tying Eyes Pack of 6

About Our Greenhouse Shading and Clips

🔧 Matt's Installation Tip: Fit Clips Once, Use Them Twice

Matt's Pick for Summer Shading

How Our Shading Options Compare

Frequently Asked Questions

Not Sure Which Clips or Shading You Need?