Reflective material sheeting plays a pivotal role in successful grow rooms, greatly improving the impact of available light and effectively enclosing open spaces when required. Factors including thickness, reflectivity, pattern and material differentiate each sheeting option – even more so now with the birth of new technology!
Specular Reflection
Light reflecting off of specular material
On smooth flat surfaces, the angle that an incoming ray of light arrives from is the exact same angle that the mirrored outgoing ray of light takes as it departs. We call this Specular Reflection.
Under close inspection, almost every type of reflective sheeting is made from natural specular material. Those products with bright and shiny characteristics are typically considered to be more reflective.
The Diamond Standard (Specular Reflection)
Premium Diamond Sheeting ranks highly on quality and performance. The unique diamond pattern design distributes light with even coverage, practically eliminating areas of intense light and heat (i.e. hot spots). Our Budget Diamond equivalent also delivers great results for those who have slightly less to spend!
Cost Cutters (Specular Reflection)
For serious attempts to keep your costs down, there’s Total Blackout and Black/White Sheeting. Both prove significantly less reflective than our two diamond variants, but still do a good job covering grow room walls and floor space to create a light tight area!
Diffuse Reflection
Light reflecting off of diffuse material
A rough reflective surface causes light to scatter off in infinite, unpredictable directions resulting in more uniform and widespread coverage. We call this Diffuse Reflection.
