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Solar Shades

Solar shades block the sun not the view

Block the sun, not your view! Our Interior and Exterior Solar Shades will provide more comfortable interior living and outdoor living for you and your family. Also known as drop screens, roll drops and solar screens; these technologically advanced solar shades will save energy, reduce fading of furnishings, provide privacy, reduce glare, keep bugs out and more. Solar shades can also be utilized in commercial and retail environments. Solar shades can be operated remotely from a smartphone or tablet. We can even tie in motorized solar shades into a "smarthome" configuration.

Exterior Mounted Solar Shades (for Patio Enclosures and Porches)

The most popular application here in the Northeast for Exterior Solar Shades is to create a retractable enclosure - just like this patio in Mahwah NJ. These screen shades can be installed between columns on a porch or around the outside of a pergola to help regulate the heat and UV from the sun, inclement weather and to keep out bugs. There are various hardware attachment options depending on your application and goals. Various uses:

Porch Enclosures - Unbearable setting sun? Make that space useable!
Outdoor Dining Rooms - Entertain with confidence by blocking bugs
Patio Rooms - Keep out inclement weather with the touch of a button
Create a Deck Enclosure for the patio underneath your second story deck
Garage Door Enclosures - Retractable Man Room! Block the sun but not the view; allows air flow

Exterior Mounted Solar Shades (Installed over Windows)

Exterior Window solar shades Exterior Solar Shades block or filter the sun before it passes through the glass, making them significantly more effective at reducing heat gain; in addition to all of the benefits of interior roll drops. Exterior solar shades are engineered to withstand the elements. Exterior solar shades increase privacy and provide a beautiful way to decrease interior fading from damaging UV rays, reduce energy bills and give you control over your home's natural lighting. Choose from several hundred fabric colors and patterns from the world's best companies such as:

Interior Solar Shades

interior mounted solar shades Interior Solar Shades block or filter the sun after it has passed through the glass. Interior solar shades are installed primarily for light filtering and glare reduction. Learn more about adding function, style and efficiency to home interiors with the latest in solar protection technology.