Floating Covers vs. Shade Netting: Which is the best investment to protect your reservoir?

Low upfront cost doesn’t mean low total cost.

When seeking solutions to reduce water evaporation in reservoirs (agricultural, mining, industrial, etc.), two main options typically emerge: installing shade nets or floating covers.
At first glance, shade nets appear to be a more affordable alternative. However, when evaluating actual effectiveness, maintenance costs, and lifespan, floating covers prove to be a far superior long-term solution.
In this article, we will analyze both technologies and explain why floating covers have become the preferred choice for companies seeking a definitive and reliable way to protect their reservoirs.

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