{"id":10492,"date":"2025-09-24T09:27:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/?p=10492"},"modified":"2025-11-15T10:42:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T10:42:00","slug":"what-to-consider-when-choosing-sunroom-blinds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-when-choosing-sunroom-blinds\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Consider When Choosing Sunroom Blinds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unsure how to choose the best blinds for sunroom windows, which filter out all UV rays and provide daytime privacy, while still letting in enough brightness and warmth to preserve the function of your sunroom? Here are key factors to consider when choosing the right sunroom blinds to transform your sunroom into a cool, comfortable retreat and an ultimate outdoor oasis!<\/span><\/p>\n

A sound knowledge of the sun-blocking potential of the relative tightness of weave, availability of space (window depth) where you need to install blinds, type and direction of sunroom windows, solar resistance of the material, will help you choose the perfect <\/span>blinds<\/span><\/a> for your sunroom\u2019s windows.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Factors to Consider when Selecting the Right Blinds for Your Sunroom<\/h2>\n

Relative Tightness of Weave for More or Less View-Through & Thermal Protection<\/h3>\n

If your sunroom is exposed to the late morning and early afternoon sun, tightly woven sun shades with optimum 7% to 5% open weave will reduce unwanted solar heat gain by up to 60%, according to the <\/span>U.S. Department of Energy<\/span><\/a>. In other words, they can create a temperature difference of up to 10 \u00b0C. For example, it can cut down temperature from 40 \u00b0C to 30 \u00b0C, providing you with free air-conditioning!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For an open window-like view-preservation, choose 10% openness<\/a>, which will also provide enough daytime privacy and create a temperature difference of up to 7 \u00b0C, still a big one!<\/span><\/p>\n

Two months ago, our worthy client Debra ordered 14% openness sun blinds<\/a> for her seaside lodge\u2019s sunroom at Florida\u2019s east coast. It worked well on North-facing windows, but on east- and south-facing windows, the sun was so hot that lots of heat penetrated in. <\/span><\/p>\n

She contacted us & explained the issue. We immediately responded with a replacement with 10% open tapestry (this time <\/span>cellular shades<\/span><\/a> to help her with solar insulation), which worked well.<\/span><\/p>\n

DIY Sunroom with Thinner Walls & Window Frames? \u2013 Select Sleek Rollers for Space Optimization and Convenience Combined!<\/h3>\n

If you have built a temporary, portable sunroom during your camping tour to desert or coastal terrains, it would very likely be made from polycarbonate strips, measuring only 2\u201d to 3\u201d in thickness. In such cases, the windows typically measure 2.25\u201d to 2.5\u201d. We guess you\u2019d like an inside mount to preserve the cleaner aesthetic of your sunroom. We highly recommend outdoor solar roller shades that require only 2.25\u201d of recess for unobstructive installation and smoother roll-up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros & Cons of Roller Shades for Sunrooms<\/h4>\n
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Pros<\/h5>\n