Materials

• Solar shades are typically made from high quality synthetic materials designed to block the sun's rays. Transparent woven shades are made from mesh fabrics that allow air to circulate and preserve visibility. Blackout shades create total privacy and block all incoming light.
  
  

Inside Mount

• Mounting solar shades inside gives a customized, built-in look and makes them easily accessible. However, there must be sufficient depth inside the window frame to properly mount brackets.
  
  

Outside Mount

• Shades can be mounted outside when there is not enough room to mount them indoors. Outdoor shades can also be used to protect spaces like porches or patios. They reduce air conditioning costs by up to 60 percent and effectively disguise small or unattractive windows.