Buying Roller Shades
Roller shades are the perfect shade for warm climates or for places that get a lot of direct sunlight. They are built to let light in while blocking UV rays. The design doesn’t block views. Instead, they help protect your home or office against fading and control heat effectively while letting you see the beautiful scenery around you. They come in a variety of percentages which refers to how ‘open’ the weave is, or how much light they let in. Some companies offer roller shades at discount prices. Because of their popularity, companies that order in bulk get savings they can pass on to their customers. Below are just a few economically priced roller window shades:
* Eclipse 5% Roller Shades. Perfect for sun control, light filtering Eclipse 5% Screen Roller Shades create a more comfortable environment. Solar screen shades are excellent for temperature control, reducing glare, and diffusing light. The shearweave fabric is designed as a screen to block UV rays while not blocking the view. The energy efficient solutions of screen shades are perfect for light control, visibility, and heat reduction!
* Sheer Weave Roller Shades – 14%. Designed to shade and cool a room, house or office with the versatility to roll it up and let light in. Made from Phifer SheerWeave 3000 material these window treatments offer an excellent to superior UV rating when closed.
* Suntec Blackout Vinyl Roller Shades. Blackout Vinyl Roller Shades are designed to filter out all light from entering a room. Each roll up shade provides significant instant privacy and heat protection. Although the polyester/fiberglass fabric is made from blackout fabric, light may enter on the sides of the roller shades.
For a few dollars more per shade, an environmentally friendly roller shade is available:
* EcoGreen Roller Shades. These are great for anyone concerned about the environment who is getting ready to re-decorate or is building a new environmentally sound home. EcoGreen Roller Shades are a great addition to any home. They are PVC-free. They have no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition, they are completely recyclable so they don’t clutter landfills. They qualify towards LEED certification and help energy performance, material and resource use and indoor environmental quality.
These blinds work on almost any size window and effectively keep the heat out. They can also be used as covers for open-faced cabinets and shelves. They color palette is basic in order to let a room speak for itself. They can be made to fit your exact window size and shape. These are not a one-size-fits-all shade.
Around the end of July, the real heat waves begin. This is when people realize they need shades or blinds for their windows and they need them quickly. Look for companies that offer 2-Day production on in- stock window treatments for select blinds. Roller shades are the perfect compromise for keeping summer views while helping keep rooms cool.
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