Roller Shades and Solar Shades

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Roller Shades

Roller shades are a simple and effective type of window covering with a lot of room for customization. These shades consist of a flat sheet of fabric that lowers from a roll at the top of your window frame to the level you desire. The simple, flat surface of the sheet is perfect for a modern and minimalistic design style. It's also very easy to clean and maintain, as it doesn't attract dust in the same way that some horizontal surfaces do. Different types of fabrics and fabric patterns can vary from the subtle and reserved, to the elegant and refined, to the bold and colourful, meaning that there is a roller shade option perfectly tailored for any space. There are even roller shade fabrics that mimic natural materials for those looking for a simple alternative to natural shades. Additionally, roller shade fabrics are available for a variety of different light filtration levels, from fully room darkening shades to light sheets of sheer fabric, known as solar shades, that keep out the glare without sacrificing the benefits of the natural light. Furthermore, these options can be combined together in double roller shades, which give you two different sheet options that can be rolled down to cover the same window. This makes roller shades a great option for those seeking practicality, customizability, and stylishness in their window coverings. 

Solar Shades

Solar shades are a type of roller shade that are made from a special type of partially transparent fabric designed to block glare and harmful UV rays. When lowered, they moderate the amount of sunlight that can enter through them, so that you can enjoy the pleasant natural light without having to deal with the associated downsides.  From inside, you'll still be able to see out when they are in place to enjoy the view through your window. While many different window coverings provide easily visible benefits like light control, sound reduction, and increased privacy, solar shades add to these benefits by combatting harmful UV rays that enter through your windows. These damaging rays can cause serious eye and skin problems, including cancer, so reducing them is an important priority. Additionally, they can damage furniture and other belongings, especially paintings and other artwork. Installing solar shades on your windows can reduce the effects of UV light on a room by as much as 99%, which makes an incredible difference over long periods of time. Additionally, solar shades can lower your energy bill and keep your home at a more consistently comfortable temperature by conserving heat in cold weather and keeping it out when the weather turns hot. Whether you're looking for a more closed fabric that offers greater privacy or a more open fabric that provides the best view, there's a solar shade that will be right for your situation. They are a more than worthwhile investment for protecting your health, your possessions, and the environment.

Both roller shades and solar shades are both great options for those seeking blinds or shades in Coquitlam and the Vancouver area.