AOSKY offers a variety of interior solar shades with different levels of openness to allow you to maintain your view of the incredible Rocky Mountains or downtown skyline. They can also be motorized to fit your home’s decor.

Both types of shades block UV rays and reduce glare and are compatible with your smart home. They come with a beautiful valance to hide the roller and control mechanism for a clean modern look.

Light Control

Solar shades are a great solution for homeowners with varying light control needs. Unlike most roller window shades, solar shades reduce heat and glare that enters your space while providing an expansive view of the outdoors. They can even be paired with blackout shades for after-hours privacy. They are available in various openness weave fabrics that vary based on your desired level of transparency.

When choosing a solar shade fabric, it’s important to keep in mind the amount of sunlight and heat that passes through it. A higher number (Ts) means more light and heat are allowed to pass through the fabric, while a lower number (Rs) indicates that the fabric is better at reflecting sun energy/heat and keeping it outside where it belongs.

While many people enjoy the look of a standard solar roller shade, some prefer to upgrade their window treatments with an added flair. The Graber UltraLite Lift System offers a whisper quiet function with a light touch to raise and lower your shades for a sleek, contemporary appearance. It’s compatible with smart home hub devices like Alexa and Google Assistant so you can easily operate your shades using voice command or an app.

Alternatively, you can upgrade to motorization with a battery-operated system that provides a smooth, consistent operation without the need for a wired plug. It’s also compatible with most smart home hub devices so you can operate your shades with a simple click of a button on your smartphone or tablet. It’s a great way to cut down on manual labor and create a seamless connection between your smart device and your window treatments.

Energy Efficiency

Solar Shades help to cut energy costs by preventing heat from passing through the window glass and into the room. This reduces your heating and air conditioning costs and can also prevent damage to furniture, carpeting and hardwood floors due to harsh sunlight.

Elite Solar Shades are made of a 10% openness fabric that lets in natural light, but blocks harmful UV rays. These shades keep the sun’s heat radiation away from the windows and the interiors of your home during summer months, helping you to stay cool and comfortable.

Our solar shades can be installed both indoors and outdoors. They can be used in living rooms, bedrooms and office spaces to block harmful UV rays from entering the home while still providing abundant natural light. They are also ideal for exterior living spaces like lanais, patios and porches to create al fresco living areas that are private, protected and comfortable.

The wide range of available colors, weaves and textures allows you to customize your solar shades to fit any design style. In addition, we offer a selection of eco-friendly fabrics for those seeking to improve their environmental impact.

We also provide a number of finishing options including a cassette valance to add a sleek designer look. The valance covers the top of the roller shade and is available in the same color as your shade for a consistent finished look. Additionally, a mid-rail (also known as a divider rail) can be added to your window treatment so you can close the louvres in one portion of your shutter and leave the other half open to let in the sun. This helps to manage sunlight as it enters the room and also can make your space appear larger.

Glare Control

Solar Shades help to eliminate glare on computer and television screens, as well as other surfaces throughout the room. They can be lowered or raised at the push of a button to achieve different levels of transparency. This dynamic glare control conserves energy year round by creating an extra layer between the window and living space. This buffer reduces heating and cooling energy use for optimal home savings.

There are many shades fabric weaves and colors to choose from that impact building temperature, glare, and visual comfort. Light colors are more reflective and provide better thermal comfort, but also have a lower view through factor. Dark fabrics absorb and radiate some of the heat to the interior while still offering a good level of view through. Duplex fabrics use one light side and one dark side to balance thermal comfort, glare control, and view through.

Shades are available in a wide range of exterior roller and hinged systems to accommodate any opening, whether it’s a French door or large window. They can be used to enclose patios and porches, and are heavy-duty for winter conditions. They can even be customized to enclose skylights and eaves.

Motorized Solar Shades can be integrated with whole home automation systems to optimize daylight harvesting strategies for enhanced occupant productivity and to earn LEED points for the project. They can be controlled using a hub with integrations to Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings, and Siri.

For example, the Persilux Customized Solar Roller Shades are a cordless option that provides UV protection, light filtering, and glare control. These shades are easy to install and come in a variety of sizes with a sleek white valance for a finished look. They are compatible with voice commands, remotes, and smartphones, and feature a fireproof fabric with a 5% openness factor for a natural light effect.

Privacy

Solar Shades help protect your interiors from sunlight, heat, and glare. By blocking harmful UV rays, your fabrics and furniture will last longer and be protected from damage and fading. They also keep the interior of your home cool by stopping excess heat from entering the windows.

Unlike internal window treatments, exterior solar shades take up no indoor space and blend into the facade of your windows. This helps eliminate any hanging lines and cords that could be a danger to children.

They can be operated manually or with an automated system and can be combined with other outdoor products such as shutters. They are mildew-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and flame-retardant. They can also withstand the elements such as wind, rain, snow, and ice.

Solar shades are available in a variety of styles and materials, so you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your style and needs. Choose from Honeycomb, Roller, Pleated, and Cellular shades to meet your specific application.

When compared to other window treatment options, solar shades offer the best energy efficiency, because they block the sun’s UV rays and prevent the transfer of heat through your windows. These window coverings are also easy to install and require little maintenance.

Solar shades are great for those who want to enjoy a view of the outdoors but don’t want to lose privacy or light control. With a range of openness factors 1%-9%, you can select the level of visibility and daylight blocking that meets your needs. For a higher degree of privacy, opt for a darker fabric or a narrower weave. For maximum privacy, consider a dual shade – two shades in one window treatment that allow filtered light and view through when you want it, and privacy when it’s needed.

Style

The right shades can add a touch of elegance to any space. Solar Shades feature a wide range of colors, fabrics and weaves that work with different decor styles and design aesthetics. Whether you’re looking for an eco-friendly fabric like our GreenScreen Sea-Tex fabric, or a more traditional option, you can choose from varying opacity levels that allow you to control the amount of sunlight coming in.

Indoor or Outdoor solar shades work beautifully in a variety of interior spaces, including sunrooms, kitchens, dining areas, living rooms and bedrooms. They are also great for reclaiming exterior areas such as sunrooms, patios, decks and balconies to create alfresco living spaces that are private, comfortable and protected from UV rays.

Solar Shades regulate room temperature and shield furnishings, artwork and flooring from the damaging effects of direct sunlight. These window treatments can help to decrease the use of artificial light sources and air conditioning, which can lower utility bills.

In addition, the opacity of the fabric works to protect against UV rays, so you can enjoy your view while enjoying a more comfortable environment. The amount of glare reduction and UV protection you receive is inversely proportional to the fabric’s openness factor, so lighter fabrics offer more heat control but less glare reduction.

Unlike other window treatment options, solar shades don’t require any hanging cords inside your home, which eliminates the risk of strangulation. They are also available in a number of lift styles, so you can easily position and retract your shades to your preferred height. Upgrade to a Smart Lift to integrate your 10% sun-blocking shades into your smart home automation system for ultimate convenience.