Reflective Wall Details

Indoor grow lights are only partly responsible for the amount of grow light your plants receive. Reflective Grow Material on your Wall Panels can also significantly impact the quantity of grow light in your Grow Room, increasing crop yields and reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs.

Reflective grow material on the InPlant Wall Panels redirects light back onto your plants. A high-performance Grow Room Wall Covering can increase the amount of light your plants receive by up to 30%. Not all surfaces exhibit the same reflective properties, however.

Visible Reflectance

Visible Reflectance refers to the amount of usable light that is reflected from a wall surface when illuminated by your grow lights. Choosing a wall surface with high Visible Reflectance will direct more of your grow light back onto your plants.

Solar Reflectance

Solar Reflectance is a measure of how much heat is absorbed by the surface versus how much is reflected into your Grow Room. Along with your light output, ventilation system, and other factors, Solar Reflectance affects the temperature inside your Grow Room and in the surrounding facility.

Solar Reflectance is measured using the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI). A black surface has an SRI of 0, while a white surface has an SRI of 100. Exact SRI is calculated according to ASTM E 1980 using values for reflectance and emissivity.

In addition to the visible and solar reflectivity of your wall surface, you should also consider durability needs and ease of maintenance when choosing reflective wall covering for Grow Room performance.

Flat White Paint Over Cement Board

Approximate Visible Reflectance: 75-85%

Flat white paint is a cost-effective, low-maintenance reflective surface that does not create hot spots and is suitable for washdown applications. You can directly add fungicide or anti-mildew agents to the paint to reduce the growth of unwanted pathogens. Note that glossy and eggshell finishes are less reflective than flat paint.

Brushed Aluminum Wall Panels

Approximate Visible Reflectance: 50-58%

Brushed aluminum is a lightweight, low-maintenance option that is easy to wash down. Aluminum-Faced Wall Panels are among the most durable that InPlant offers.

Smooth FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)

Approximate Visible Reflectance: 30-70%

Because smooth FRP is low-maintenance and water-resistant, it is an excellent choice for the grow room environment. InPlant can laminate FRP directly to the foam core. We can also add a moisture-resistant gypsum into the layering if codes require.

Textured FRP

Approximate Visible Reflectance: 30-70%

Textured FRP offers all the advantages of smooth FRP, along with more diffuse coverage and a reduced risk of hot spots.

Custom-faced Wall Panels

InPlant can easily laminate panels with any reflective covering that you require. We can also laminate sheets of your desired material, which can hang in your Grow Boxes using hook-and-loop fasteners or other mounting hardware.

Film Hook System for Mylar or Film Sheets

Your InPlant Grow Room can also feature a system of Film Hooks for hanging Sheets of Mylar or films. While Mylar offers high visible reflectance (up to 97%), it is prone to nicks, scratches, and creases that decrease its reflectivity, requiring frequent maintenance. It must be replaced often, as it is difficult to clean, which leads to increased growth of bacteria and fungi that could damage your crop. The Film Hook System makes it easy to replace sheets of old, damaged Mylar.