We all want to do our part in giving back to the Earth right? In honor of Earth Day this week, BHI is here to give you the breakdown of Solar Shades Vs. Roller Shades and why they not only provide you with energy efficiency in your home, but how having them in your home helps our beautiful home, Earth! We’ll discuss the benefits of both. Let’s get into the Great Debate of Solar Shades Vs. Roller Shades!
First, the basics. What exactly is a solar shade and what is a roller shade?
Solar Shade - Solar window shades (also called sun shades) are roller shades crafted with a specially designed fabric that’s woven just tight enough to protect against UV rays while still optimizing your views. Solar shades will block the annoying glare and reduce heat without obstructing your view. They’ll also prevent sunlight from fading or deteriorating your upholstery, carpet, hardwood floors and artwork.
Roller Shade - a Roller Shade operates in the same manner as a solar shade but without UV properties of a Solar shade - they come in array of fabric patterns and colors making them a bit more decorative than solar shades. They are offered in light filtering or room darkening options. Many vendors offer dual roller shades so you can have a light filtering/sheer roller shade layered with a room darkening shade for a multi-purpose shade.
Ok, now that you know the definition of the two, what about the benefits? Roller shades and solar shades are very similar in many ways, both offering many of the same benefits such as:
Many decorative Valance Options available
The ability to fit all types of window shapes and sizes, as well as doors
Offering heating and cooling benefits to a room
The option to be manually, cordless or electrically operated
Moisture resistance, so great for bathrooms
A variation in opacity levels
But what’s the major difference between the two? The biggest difference is that roller shades will often block views and light more than solar shades. Solar shades have a much larger array of light filtering and view filtering options than just your basic roller shades. However, if you want the ability to totally black out a room, say your bedroom perhaps, you would want to choose standard roller shades.
As we mentioned, in honor of Earth Day this week, we can all do our part in contributing and a great way to do that is with solar shades. Solar screens can reduce solar heat gain, UV damage, and glare. Choosing solar shades can make your home more comfortable, decreasing both heat and glare while maintaining the view and the connection to nature and the outdoors as well as reduce cooling costs.
Whether you’re choosing standard roller shades or solar shades, both can be a great fit for any room in the house and any needs. Draperies and valances can be layered with them to enhance their look and the style of your home. Bella Home Interiors is an industry leader in window treatments and can provide you with the experience and expertise in navigating the world of windows! BHI is currently running a sale on roller and solar shades of Buy One, Get One 50% Off* (*Contracted sales from May 1 - 31, 2024 - *installation not included)! Visit our website at www.bellahomeinteriors.com to schedule your consultation!