{"id":9336,"date":"2022-06-20T21:00:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T05:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=9336"},"modified":"2026-03-10T01:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:34:53","slug":"roller-reminders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/blinds-basics\/roller-reminders\/","title":{"rendered":"Roller Shade Reminders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is here and while these long days and warm nights let you take advantage of fun outdoors, a comfortable home is also the ticket to an enjoyable summer. Window treatments are most crucial during the summer when you are dealing with rising temperatures and everlasting sunshine.<\/p>\n

Roller Shades are a versatile window treatment for light control during these warm months, so follow these roller reminders to help you choose the best type of Roller Shades for your home.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Roller Shades can be installed onto your window two ways, either Inside Mount or Outside Mount, and you can see a difference in light control between the two. Inside Mount shades fit inside the window frame and provide a sleeker look: however, the drawback to this type of installation is that the shades do not extend to the full width of the window due to the mechanics of the headrail. There will be about a 1\/2″ gap between the shade and the window frame where sunlight may shine through. When ordering an Inside Mount Roller Shade, you need to measure for the width of the headrail, which controls and attaches the shade to the window and therefore, will cause the fabric to be slimmer in width than the headrail. This feature of Inside Mount Roller Shades is especially important during high summer, when the sun is rising earlier and shining brighter.<\/p>\n

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If this detail of an Inside Mount Shades is a concern, you may want to consider Outside Mount Roller Shades. These shades are your best bet to squash any chance of daylight beaming into your home. Outside Mount Shades are installed over the window frame and allow for maximum light control during those bright summer days, but the drawback of Outside Mount Rollers is that the shade will cover any decorative trim around the window when lowered. Since Outside Mount Shades are installed on the wall above the window, these shades are ordered by measuring how wide you want the finished product to be. Obviously, if you are worried about light filtering in through the sides, make your window treatments as wide as you need for your comfort and style level.<\/p>\n

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You can solve this Inside Mount dilemma with a few simple tips. Choose a standard roll for your shade rather than a reverse roll. A standard roll allows the fabric to roll off the back of the shade and is therefore closer to the window for better light control. A reverse roll hangs off the front of the shade, which makes it lay farther away from the window and decreases light control.<\/p>\n

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In addition, add decorative drapery panels to your window to block any light that may seep through the sides of your shade. Layering your window treatments always adds a nice visual interest to the room as well.<\/p>\n

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