Exterior Blackout Window Shades
Outdoor shades are more efficient
than interior ones, and can provide large air conditioning
savings – namely blackout and transparent shades.
Blackout shades
Blackout shades allow light blocking and a large solar heat
reduction. They are extremely effective, but they are designed
to specific situations where the total light blockage is
desired.
Specific uses of blackout shades
With high efficient and well mounted blackout shades pulled down
over the windows, the home area will be almost completely dark.
That’s why these shades are widely used in home theater
applications or laboratories where darkness is crucial...
Blackout shade fabrics
Blackout shades are often based on polyester and PVC, with an
acrylic coating and flame retarding additives on both sides. To
an environmentally friendly window, choose green polyesters and
PVC.
Some blackout shades may have a white exterior face to better
reflect the sun's heat, and an interior color that may
match and combine with the room’s colors.
Rust proof Components
Exterior blackout shades should have rust proof rollers, clutch
drives and other components.
Wind loads
Blackout exterior shades aren’t designed to
support high wind loads. Under heavy
windy conditions they should be retracted.
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