In many ways, the season of summer is one that is awesome. School is out, meaning all the children can be at home doing what they love. There are many pool parties, barbecues, cookouts, family gatherings and other fun events. One thing that is not fun about the summer, however, is that the sun is at its hottest and most powerful. It beats down on the yard and streams in through the windows. One good way to beat the sun’s heat and powerful rays is to get exterior solar shades. These are specially designed to totally block out the sun, while still allowing you to see through it, like a screen. There are a few different varieties, so you can take your pick of which ones will be most helpful to you.
Vertical Drop Exterior Solar Shades
These are especially effective at blocking out the sun and they block out at least ninety percent of UV rays. They can be used outside windows to protect your hardwood floors, paintings, carpets, furniture and other items from the sun, or they can be used outside on decks and patios to create an outdoor room that is cool because it is protected from the sun.
Cassette Exterior Solar Shades
These are great for putting up outside your windows and they come in a wide variety of sizes to accommodate your needs. They offer total privacy by preventing anyone outside from being able to see through your windows, while still allowing you to see outside through a screen. Using these can lower the temperature of a room by up to twenty degrees, lessening the need to have an air conditioner running and thus lowering your energy bill.
Trac Lock Exterior Solar Shades And Insect Screens
These are designed to be installed on the outside of your residence, for example, on the sides of your porch. They can protect you from another aggravating aspect of summer – the bugs. They provide a nice outdoor room that is private and protected from the sun and they also effectively block out any insects. They are also motorized, which provides increased convenience. These shades come in a variety of sizes and designs.
