{"id":11823,"date":"2020-07-21T02:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T10:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=11823"},"modified":"2021-09-09T06:50:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T14:50:19","slug":"treat-heat-solar-shades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/blinds-basics\/treat-heat-solar-shades\/","title":{"rendered":"Treat The Heat With Solar Shades"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are like me, you are spending a lot more time at home working and and being secluded for most of the day. Since the hours seem to be endless and here in Southern California, the summer here doesn’t really begin until the beginning of July as we are finally over “May Gray” and “June Gloom.” Even though I can’t really complain about the weather, the sunlight does bear down on our homes and I am reminding you of the magic of solar shades. Solar shades, sometimes called solar screens, dramatically reduce incoming UV rays, help reduce the radiant heat coming in through the windows and reduce glare, all while maintaining the view to the outside. For me, I love looking at the ocean and my garden, but the afternoon heat builds up and the sharp angle of the sun is even too much for me, the sun-worshiper. My solar shades do the trick, no matter what season. Solar shades are a sleek and contemporary window treatment to mitigate the heat of the summer but allow us to enjoy our vistas to the outside world, which seem even more precious and untouchable these days.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Product: Bali\u00ae Solar Shades: Solids<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Quick Tips<\/h4>\n

If you are thinking about solar shades, know that the material has an openness factor which relates to tightness of the weave.<\/a>\u00a0Material with a looser weave will have a higher openness value, such as 15%, meaning it offers more view through but also allows more light to pass through.\u00a0Conversely, a low openness factor blocks more light and provides less view through.\u00a0 Also, keep in mind that choosing a lighter color solar shade, such as white or cream, will reflect light, brightening and cooling the room. The view through a light colored fabric is similar to looking through sheer drapes. Darker colors, such as chocolate brown or black, will provide the best glare reduction and warm the room with ambient heat. Choosing dark solar screen colors resembles the view that you get from a tinted window. On my patio doors, I had to install two layers of solar screens, one light and one dark, as bright construction lights at night from across the lagoon, shine right into bedroom from 9 pm to 5 am. Yuck! Not only does this double layer keep the blinding spotlights out of my room, but also reduces the blasting noise of the 5O-foot-high construction cranes digging all night long. <\/p>\n

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In The Living Room<\/h4>\n

A popular room for solar shades is the living room.\u00a0They won\u2019t only reduce the glare in this room, but also provide much-needed protection for your art and other furnishings from damaging UV rays.\u00a0If harsh incoming light is preventing you from relaxing and enjoying this social space in your home with your friends and family, solar shades are a simple solution to control the inflowing light and heat. The view to the outside will be preserved and the shades can always be paired with drapery to increase privacy in the evening with a level of sophistication. Another benefit of pairing with a set of drapery panels is that solar shades do not provide privacy at night when indoor lights are on and drapery panels can easily be drawn for complete privacy. Together, solar shades and drapery are versatile and extremely functional for both day and night. <\/p>\n

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Products: Levolor\u00ae Solar Shades<\/a> &\u00a0Comfortex\u00ae Envision\u00ae Solar Shades<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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