Hunter Douglas Screen Shades
Screen shades perfectly blend design with science. They can control the amount of heat and light that enter, for gains in energy efficiency. Plus, they can enhance the look of the room and its ambiance. To find out if screen shades are right for you, talk to a trained Altra Home Décor specialist—we’ve been serving the Phoenix area for years and will be happy to help you find the window products you need.
Understanding the Science
One of the most remarkable features of solar screen shades is that, with many fabrics, they can block the sun but not the view outdoors. They have distinct solar optical properties that will distinguish the fabric from others and will help you in deciding if the roller shade fabric is right for your home or business. There are a number of elements that make up the solar optical properties, including solar transmittance (the amount of solar energy that passes through the shade into the room), solar reflectance (the amount of solar energy/heat that is reflected back outside), solar absorption (the absorption of heat and light), and visible light transmittance (the amount of visible light that comes through the glass and fabric). Designer Screen Shades from Hunter Douglas offer high-performance fabrics. These fabrics go above and beyond standard screen fabrics with enhanced glare, solar, and natural light control while providing UV protection.
Types of Performance Fabrics
Performance solar screen fabrics are designed to outperform light and dark fabrics. The following fabrics in the Designer Screen Shade collection are rated as “performance” fabrics: Defy, Chill, Radiant, and Flux. Special features built into these performance fabrics include a highly reflective exterior regardless of the room-side color.
Light-Colored Vs Dark-Colored Fabrics
Light-colored fabrics reflect more heat and allow more light into a room than a dark-colored fabric. They are a great choice for providing more light when windows are small and in common areas where a lighter, brighter ambiance is desired. Dark fabrics will absorb some heat and keep it at the window until the warmth dissipates into your room. They are perfect for spaces where you will enjoy slight solar warming while still providing glare control.
Designer Screen Shades in the Phoenix and Peoria Arizona Area
Altra Home Décor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Anthem, Buckeye, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
