{"id":7466,"date":"2023-06-06T12:30:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/?p=7466"},"modified":"2023-08-08T07:46:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T07:46:19","slug":"how-much-do-solar-roller-shades-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/how-much-do-solar-roller-shades-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Solar Shades Expensive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to <\/span><b>buy new solar shades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>filter sunlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, block heat and UV rays, reduce <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/faux-wood-blinds-reduce-glare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and prevent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/shield-your-furniture-from-the-suns-rays-with-window-blinds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sun damage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and fading in your home? Also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\"><b>solar roller shades<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sunscreens, these <\/span><b>daylight blocking <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blinds\"><b>blinds<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are one of the high utility yet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/\"><b>affordable<\/b><\/a><b> window coverings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ranging in <\/span><b>price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from as little as $54 to $250, with an <\/span><b>average cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of $153. Labor charges for measurement and installation costs are in addition to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>typical price range<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of solar mesh blinds is based on their size, quality of fabric <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-each-type-of-window-blinds-material\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">material<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, openness factor (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\/elite-solar-shades-1-percent-openness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\/elite-solar-shades-14-percent-openness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and manual or automatic control. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/features\/cordless\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cordless<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/features\/motorized\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">motorized<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> control is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/keep-pets-and-kids-safe-with-window-blinds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-safe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it fully complies with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Newsroom\/News-Releases\/2023\/CPSC-Approves-New-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Custom-Window-Coverings-to-Prevent-Deaths-and-Serious-Injuries-from-Strangulation-Window-Covering-Cords-Now-Deemed-a-Substantial-Product-Hazard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPSC\u2019s New Federal Safety Standards for Custom Window Coverings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><b>cost-saving options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like free shipping, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/free-samples\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free samples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>sale price discounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn how much you\u2019ll actually need to spend on your sun shades from customizing and buying a product to installing it in your interior or exterior living space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What are Solar Shades?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8352\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/choosing-window-treatments-for-a-nursery\/solar-shades\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8352\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8352\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/solar-shades.jpg\" alt=\"Solar shades\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/solar-shades.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/solar-shades-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/solar-shades-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Solar shades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Solar shades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><b>budget-friendly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solar mesh blinds that offer a simple, yet sophisticated way to block the harsh sun and provide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/privacy-with-window-blinds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">privacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and insulation without blocking your view to the outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose fade-resistant performance fabrics with rich texture to add beauty, warmth, and softness to your living space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come with different loose or tight fabric weave styles that determine the <\/span><b>openness percentage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or opacity level (99% to 86%). Different openness percentages include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\/elite-solar-shades-1-percent-openness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\/elite-solar-shades-3-percent-openness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\/elite-solar-shades-5-percent-openness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\/elite-solar-shades-10-percent-openness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\/elite-solar-shades-14-percent-openness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be installed in both <\/span><b>indoor and outdoor (exterior) living spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/window-treatments-for-the-kitchen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dining area, entertainment or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/illuminate-your-media-room-with-light-filtering-window-blinds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">media room<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/guide-to-choosing-window-blinds-for-office-space\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, patio, and porch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Typical Price Range of Solar Blinds<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum Price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $54 (for windows measuring 15 x 24\u201d in width and height)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum Price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $250 (for windows measuring 115 x 108\u201d in width and height)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $152<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Factors in Calculating Solar Shades\u2019 Cost<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>1. Openness Factor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opacity level does affect the cost of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/bringing-the-outdoors-in-how-contemporary-window-treatments-can-update-your-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modern<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2018solars\u2019 for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-having-window-coverings-on-your-patio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patio doors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other interior or exterior spaces, with tighter weaves (lower transparencies) being <\/span><b>more expensive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than looser weaves. Based on the openness factors, the small-sized blinds range in price from $54 to $62.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>2. High or Low Performance Fabric<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8524\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/how-much-do-solar-roller-shades-cost\/mesh-fabric\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8524\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8524\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mesh-fabric.jpg\" alt=\"Mesh fabric\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mesh-fabric.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mesh-fabric-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mesh-fabric-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mesh fabric<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High performance solar fabric materials are costlier than their low performance counterparts. But a premium, durable solar mesh fabric is a better option, as it will keep looking new and working better for longer, usually over two decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3. Size<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8251\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/how-do-you-connect-two-roller-blinds-together\/measure\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8251\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8251\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure.jpg\" alt=\"Measurement\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/measure-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Measurement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size is one of the biggest factors affecting the <\/span><b>cost of UV light filtering solar shades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The value of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/solar-roller-shades\/elite-solar-shades-5-percent-openness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elite Solar Shade 5% Openness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increases from $58 to $500, as you increase the size from 15 x 24\u201d to 115 x 108\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>4. Motorization<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8368\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/smart-window-blinds\/motorized-blind-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8368\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8368\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/motorized-blind-1.jpg\" alt=\"Motorized Option\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/motorized-blind-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/motorized-blind-1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/motorized-blind-1-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Motorized Option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you afford $150 to $200 to enjoy opening, closing, and adjusting your sun blinds with a remote, your voice, or an app? Motorization will also allow you to program the raising and lower of your blinds in response to light and temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>5. Number of Products<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many <\/span><b>sun blinds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/buying-guides\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? As you order more sets, the price will go on multiplying. For example, you can get two large (72 x 108\u201d) 1% openness solars at $280 (2 x 140).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>6. Measurement Costs<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8203\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8203\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/how-much-do-custom-roman-shades-cost\/cost-of-roman-shades-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8203\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8203\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cost-of-roman-shades-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cost\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cost-of-roman-shades-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cost-of-roman-shades-1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cost-of-roman-shades-1-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cost<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labor charges for measurement run between $30 to $100 per hour. You can save that amount if you are a DIYer. Just learn the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/r\/how-to-measure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to measure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guide to get started. However, be careful when recording width, height, and depth for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/the-difference-between-inside-and-outside-mount-blinds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inside<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/inside-or-outside-mount-what-should-you-choose\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outside<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>7. Installation Charges<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For better functionality and perfect fit, you\u2019ll need a perfect, professional-like fit, which will incur an extra $40 to $50 per window. It means if you have 4 windows in your home, you\u2019ll need to pay $200. A cheaper option is to go with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/r\/installation-instructions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY step-by-step installation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>8. Product Brand<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8435\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/how-much-do-mini-blinds-cost\/branding\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8435\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8435\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Branding.jpg\" alt=\"Branding\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Branding.jpg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Branding-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Branding-70x60.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Branding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand reputation significantly affects the price of your new sun-blocking window coverings. Fortunately, there are brands like \u201cAffordable Blinds\u201d which offer huge discounts (up to 70%!) on their high-end window covers. Other budget-saving options include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/free-samples\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free samples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/free-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a free lifetime <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/warranty\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warranty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/best-price-guarantee\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110% best price guarantee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Additional Cost Considerations<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personal Touch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Custom \u2018solars\u2019 are costlier than the ready-made ones, adding about $30 to $100 to their sale price. If your budget allows, go ahead with personalizing your window treatments for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shop-colors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (white, ivory, silver, ecru, chocolate, charcoal), size (15 to 115\u201d), roll style (standard, reverse), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/category-by-style-of-shade\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">style<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (modern, classic).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Privacy Liners: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar mesh blinds do not provide complete privacy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-window-blinds-for-insulation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will need to add a liner to increase their view-blockage and thermal regulation, which will add an extra $70 to $150 to the total cost of your solar rollers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8505\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/solar-screens-keep-out-suns-heat-while-letting-in-the-light\/solar-screens\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8505\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8505\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Solar-screens.jpeg\" alt=\"Solar screens\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Solar-screens.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Solar-screens-300x254.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Solar-screens-70x60.jpeg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Solar screens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moisture-Resistance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Want to install your sun blinds in high humidity areas like a swimming pool or kitchen, choose PVC or vinyl coated sunscreen fabrics with an increase of about $20 to $50 in their price. On the other hand, an uncoated fabric will cost $2 to $3 per square foot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Costlier Alternatives to Solar Shades<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8238\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/the-best-window-blinds-for-maximizing-natural-light-in-your-home\/sheer-shades\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8238\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sheer-shades.webp\" alt=\"Sheer shades\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sheer-shades.webp 650w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sheer-shades-300x254.webp 300w, https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sheer-shades-70x60.webp 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sheer shades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/sheer-shades-49\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheer shades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a costlier alternative to sun shades, which provide a brighter, diffused light in your room along with some privacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Are solar shades worth the money?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, solar shades are definitely worth the money! Not only do these cost-effective, <\/span><b>child-safe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> window coverings protect your furniture, floors, and furnishings from fading, but also keep your home warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What are the disadvantages of solar shades?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Let sunlight in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even if you choose expensive solar shades with tight weave and high light protection, they let some sunlight in through spaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>See Through at Night:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unless you layer them with another curtain, solar shades let passers-by see into your space at night when lights are on. They only provide daytime privacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevent Airflow:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Solar roll-up window coverings inhibit ventilation of your room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Darken Your Outdoor Space:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sun blinds with lower openness level will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/sheer-shades-49\/room-darkening\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">darken<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your indoor or outdoor living space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less Attractive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When seen from outside, they are less attractive than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/roman-shades\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roman shades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/pleated-shades\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pleated shades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/blinds\/mini-blinds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mini blinds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/shades\/woven-wood-shades\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">woven shades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How long do solar shades last?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Low-priced solar blinds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are durable window coverings, lasting 20 to 25 years. To increase their lifespan, add vinyl- or PVC-coated fabrics to recyclable and biodegradable sunscreens. It will make them less prone to abrasions, fading, sun damage, and wear and tear due to harsh weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Can you see through solar shades at night?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar shades with all openness percentages are see-through at night when lights are on in your room, unless you pair them with a fabric curtain, which will add extra $100 to $200 to their cost. However, tighter weaves are more opaque.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Need More Help?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need expert advice on <\/span><b>cost-effective solar shades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their measurement and installation costs, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affordableblinds.com\/get-help\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our professionals using 24\/7 live chat or give us a ring at (800) 863-6109.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to buy new solar shades to filter sunlight, block heat and UV rays, reduce glare, and prevent sun damage and fading in your home? 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