Screened-in-porch Shades

With the heat of the Summer upon us, we have been installing many shades for screened-in porches.  There are three reasons for choosing to put shades on screened-in porches.  Privacy, reduced glare, and reduced heat.

There are two predominant solutions for porches that we find in this market: Basswood Porch Shades and Solar Shades.

Basswood Porch Shades

Basswood Porch Shades are made with fisherman's twine and stainless hardware for use outside. They have a traditional look and can be rolled up or roman folded up.  Here is a sample of a job we recently installed in Charleston, SC.

The shades come in many colors, stains and weaves.  They come with sway cords to control them in the wind.  If they get wet, it is a good idea to let them dry before rolling them up. 













Solar Shades

Solar shades are a more contemporary solution made of a very durable man-made material.  The shades are designed to be able to be seen through.  They are made in various levels of openness.  The more open, the more you can see through them; the lower openness factor, the more the reduce heat and glare (and enable privacy).   You can see some great photos of these and get additional information at Melbourne Blind Company.

Use these products on your outdoor porch and keep cool this Summer!