{"id":9602,"date":"2023-06-30T15:27:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T19:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/?p=9602"},"modified":"2023-07-26T16:35:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T20:35:08","slug":"what-are-solar-shades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/what-are-solar-shades\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Solar Shades?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id_0cdd8d-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_0cdd8d-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_0cdd8d-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_0cdd8d-0e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_0cdd8d-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-3-percent-solistico-ash-what-are-solar-shades-grayscale-kitchen-hero-2020-chappaqua-950x630px.jpg\" alt=\"A sleek grayscale modern kitchen with light gray solar shades and 3% openness helps answer what are solar shades\" width=\"950\" height=\"630\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12631 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-3-percent-solistico-ash-what-are-solar-shades-grayscale-kitchen-hero-2020-chappaqua-950x630px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-3-percent-solistico-ash-what-are-solar-shades-grayscale-kitchen-hero-2020-chappaqua-950x630px-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-3-percent-solistico-ash-what-are-solar-shades-grayscale-kitchen-hero-2020-chappaqua-950x630px-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:5px;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_7df7ce-c6 kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms has-text-color has-black-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/category\/1_shades\/\" rel=\"tag\">Shades<\/a><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c\"]{display:block;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6d08c7-7c\">|<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3\"]{font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_85e2cf-c3\">June 30, 2023<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9629a1-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9629a1-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9629a1-cc\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9629a1-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9629a1-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9629a1-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9629a1-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9629a1-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9629a1-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading_9629a1-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9629a1-cc\">What Are Solar Shades?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what are solar shades? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/solar-shades\">Solar Shades<\/a>, also known as solar blinds, are a type of roller shade made with innovative material that blocks UV rays. Solar Shades are unique in that they deliver UV protection while still allowing natural light to filter through. Plus, they offer several other benefits including reducing glare, minimizing heat buildup, protecting against fading and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you decide whether Solar Shades are right for your space, learn more about what is a solar shade, including what they\u2019re made of, transparency levels, benefits and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_4d1989-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_4d1989-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_4d1989-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_4d1989-fb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4d1989-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_4d1989-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_4d1989-fb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_a40098-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a40098-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_a40098-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a40098-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_a40098-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_a40098-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_a40098-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_a40098-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_a40098-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_a40098-ed\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-solar-shades-made-of\">What Are Solar Shades Made Of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first questions you have is likely what is a solar shade made of? Solar Shades are made from a variety of different materials, but most often a mix of synthetic fibers like PVC and polyester. The material is woven more loosely or tightly based on the solar shade\u2019s transparency level, which refers to how well you can see through the shade to enjoy your view outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-transparency-percentages\">Understanding Transparency Percentages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To fully learn what are Solar Shades, it\u2019s important to understand their transparency percentages. Solar Shades come with four main transparency or openness levels, each with more or less of a clear view outdoors. But what do these percentages mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The percentage refers to how much UV light is let through and how transparent the shade is, for instance:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;}.kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04{background-color:rgba(235,232,229,0);}.kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_7d6897-04 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column_cc08eb-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_cc08eb-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_cc08eb-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_cc08eb-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_cc08eb-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_cc08eb-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_cc08eb-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_cc08eb-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_cc08eb-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_cc08eb-89 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;}.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_4ffe9d-bd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-4-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_39960e-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_39960e-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_39960e-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_39960e-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_39960e-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_39960e-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_39960e-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_39960e-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_39960e-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_39960e-b6 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_143c23-b1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_143c23-b1 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-1-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px.jpg\" alt=\"An image with a solar shade featuring 1% transparency helps answer the question what are solar shades\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-1-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-1-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\"><strong>1%<\/strong> means the shade <strong>blocks 99% of UV rays<\/strong> and is also the <strong>least transparent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_54db29-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_54db29-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_54db29-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_54db29-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_54db29-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_54db29-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_54db29-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_54db29-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_54db29-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_54db29-e9 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_69c645-e9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_69c645-e9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-3-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px.jpg\" alt=\"An image with a solar shade featuring 3% transparency helps answer the question what are solar shades\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-3-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-3-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3%<\/strong> means the shade <strong>blocks 97% of UV rays<\/strong> and is <strong>semi-transparent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_9432ed-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9432ed-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9432ed-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9432ed-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_9432ed-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_9432ed-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9432ed-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9432ed-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_9432ed-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_9432ed-ea inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_78c69a-4b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_78c69a-4b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-5-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px.jpg\" alt=\"An image with a solar shade featuring 5% transparency helps answer the question what are solar shades\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-5-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-5-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5% <\/strong>means the shade <strong>blocks 95% of UV rays<\/strong> and is <strong>a bit more semi-transparent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_4c4004-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4c4004-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4c4004-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4c4004-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4c4004-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4c4004-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4c4004-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4c4004-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4c4004-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_4c4004-53 inner-column-4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_bdaf3d-8b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_bdaf3d-8b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-10-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px.jpg\" alt=\"An image with a solar shade featuring 10% transparency helps answer the question what are solar shades\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-10-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-transparency-10-percent-what-are-solar-shades-content-2020-soho-310x300px-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10%<\/strong> means the shade <strong>block 90% of UV rays<\/strong> and is <strong>the most transparent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_b1e011-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_b1e011-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_b1e011-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_b1e011-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_b1e011-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_b1e011-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_b1e011-79 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_bda800-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_bda800-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_bda800-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_bda800-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_bda800-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_bda800-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_bda800-6f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_bda800-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_bda800-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_bda800-6f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>These percentage options are the most common, but others exist, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roller-shades\/chilewich\/twill\/\">25% openness option from Chilewich<\/a>. Choosing the right percentage for your room will mostly depend on your preferences for transparency, as even blocking just 75% of UV rays still provides significant UV protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id_59aeed-65{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id_59aeed-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_59aeed-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_59aeed-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_59aeed-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_59aeed-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_59aeed-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_59aeed-65 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column_3d6828-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_3d6828-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_3d6828-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_3d6828-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_3d6828-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_3d6828-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_3d6828-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_3d6828-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_3d6828-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_3d6828-cd inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_344325-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_344325-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_344325-55\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_344325-55 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_344325-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_344325-55\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_344325-55 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_344325-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_344325-55\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\" class=\"kt-adv-heading_344325-55 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_344325-55\">Benefits of Solar Shades<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id_0cbd72-08{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id_0cbd72-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_0cbd72-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_0cbd72-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_0cbd72-08 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_0cbd72-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_0cbd72-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_0cbd72-08 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_febdf2-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_febdf2-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_febdf2-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_febdf2-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_febdf2-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_febdf2-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_febdf2-f3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_febdf2-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_febdf2-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_febdf2-f3 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_b4a282-b8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_b4a282-b8 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-5-percent-black-what-are-solar-shades-mid-century-modern-living-room-content-2021-madison-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"A sunny sitting room with black solar shades under woven wood shades helps answer the question what is a solar shade\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-5-percent-black-what-are-solar-shades-mid-century-modern-living-room-content-2021-madison-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-5-percent-black-what-are-solar-shades-mid-century-modern-living-room-content-2021-madison-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-5-percent-black-what-are-solar-shades-mid-century-modern-living-room-content-2021-madison-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured: Inner Layer: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/solar-shades\"><em>Solar Shades<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/solar-shades\/solids\/5-percent\"><em>5% in Black<\/em><\/a><em> and Outer Layer: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/woven-wood-shades\/natural-waterfall-woven-wood-shades\"><em>Waterfall Woven Wood Shades<\/em><\/a><em>, Artisan Weaves <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/woven-wood-shades\/artisan-weaves\/cove\"><em>Cove in Beige<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When answering the question, what are Solar Shades, knowing their benefits is a big part in deciding whether they\u2019re right for you. Thanks to their innovative material, Solar Shades deliver several unique benefits beyond other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/types-of-window-shades\/\">types of shades<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Filters harmful UV rays<\/strong>: As you\u2019ve already learned, Solar Shades are able to filter out harsh UV rays that are responsible for fading your furnishings and causing glare and heat buildup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Softens glare:<\/strong> Solar Shades soften the natural light entering your windows for significantly reduced glare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevents fading<\/strong>: By blocking harsh UV rays responsible for washing out the colors of your favorite furniture, floors, artwork and more, Solar Shades prevent fading, keeping your d\u00e9cor looking richly hued and newer for longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduces heat buildup<\/strong>: Solar Shades help regulate interior temperatures by blocking heat-generating UV rays, keeping sunlight-filled spaces cooler. With cooler indoor temperatures, you may be able to save on your utility costs by using less energy for air conditioning during the warmer months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to clean: <\/strong>Solar Shades, thanks to their innovative material make-up, are easy to clean. Plus, certain solar shade materials also feature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microban.com\/blog\/question-and-answer-with-microban\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microban\u00ae certification<\/a>, which means they offer anti-microbial benefits. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eco-friendly choices<\/strong>: Many solar shade materials, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/collections\/designer-fabric-collections\/sunbrella-collection\">Sunbrella\u00ae Collection<\/a>, feature green certifications like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ul.com\/resources\/ul-greenguard-certification-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GreenGuard<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oeko-tex.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oeko-Tex<\/a>. Others still, like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/solar-shades\/textures-patterns-solars\/5-percent-eco-solar\/\">Eco Solar Shades<\/a>, are made from recycled content and\/or are recyclable at the end of their useful life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you understand what are solar shades made of, their transparency levels and other benefits, you may still wonder, how are they different from regular shades?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id_fa8d7c-5c{margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id_fa8d7c-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_fa8d7c-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id_fa8d7c-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:20px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id_fa8d7c-5c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_fa8d7c-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_fa8d7c-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_fa8d7c-5c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column_c390f0-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c390f0-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_c390f0-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c390f0-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_c390f0-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_c390f0-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c390f0-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c390f0-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_c390f0-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_c390f0-aa inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image_71d752-9e:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image_71d752-9e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_71d752-9e size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-3-percent-sonoma-light-grey-what-are-solar-shades-modern-bathroom-window-content-2020-soho-475x310px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-3-percent-sonoma-light-grey-what-are-solar-shades-modern-bathroom-window-content-2020-soho-475x310px.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-3-percent-sonoma-light-grey-what-are-solar-shades-modern-bathroom-window-content-2020-soho-475x310px-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pictured: Inner Layer: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/solar-shades\"><em>Solar Shade<\/em><\/a><em>, Sunbrella <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/solar-shades\/textures-patterns-solars\/3-percent-sonoma\"><em>3% Sonoma in Light Grey<\/em><\/a><em> and Outer Layer: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/roman-shades\/flat-roman-shades\"><em>Flat Roman Shade<\/em><\/a><em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roman-shades\/linens\/upton\">Upton in Pebble<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_263113-4c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:20px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_263113-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_263113-4c inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c379a-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c379a-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4c379a-81\"]{padding-bottom:10px;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c379a-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c379a-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4c379a-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c379a-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4c379a-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4c379a-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_4c379a-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4c379a-81\">How Are Solar Shades Different from Regular Shades?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar Shades are most often compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/roller-shades\">Roller Shades<\/a>, thanks to their similar design and functionality. But the two differ substantially. Roller Shades are made from a variety of textiles, from blackout to light filtering materials. Solar Shades are made from synthetic material designed specifically to block UV rays without entirely blocking light or your view. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id_d9f7c1-ae{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id_d9f7c1-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_d9f7c1-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_d9f7c1-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_d9f7c1-ae > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_d9f7c1-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_d9f7c1-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_d9f7c1-ae alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column_97d82f-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_97d82f-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_97d82f-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_97d82f-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_97d82f-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_97d82f-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_97d82f-61{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_97d82f-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_97d82f-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_97d82f-61 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7a58ed-9f\">When to Use Solar Shades for Your Space<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id_4e8882-d8{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id_4e8882-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_4e8882-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_4e8882-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_4e8882-d8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4e8882-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_4e8882-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_4e8882-d8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_4df47b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4df47b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4df47b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4df47b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4df47b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4df47b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4df47b-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4df47b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4df47b-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_4df47b-7e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_ddc130-ed .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_ddc130-ed size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-5-percent-solistico-oatmeal-what-are-solar-shades-elegant-kitchen-content-2019-brooklyn-950x550px.jpg\" alt=\"An elegant kitchen with ripple fold drapery over solar shades helps answer the question what is a solar shade\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-5-percent-solistico-oatmeal-what-are-solar-shades-elegant-kitchen-content-2019-brooklyn-950x550px.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-5-percent-solistico-oatmeal-what-are-solar-shades-elegant-kitchen-content-2019-brooklyn-950x550px-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-shade-store-solar-shades-sunbrella-5-percent-solistico-oatmeal-what-are-solar-shades-elegant-kitchen-content-2019-brooklyn-950x550px-768x445.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption><em>Pictured: Insider Layer: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/solar-shades\"><em>Solar Shades<\/em><\/a><em>, Sunbrella <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/solar-shades\/solids\/5-percent-solistico\"><em>5% Solistico in Oatmeal<\/em><\/a><em> and Outside Layer: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\/ripple-fold-drapery\"><em>Ripple Fold Drapery<\/em><\/a><em>, Sunbrella <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/roman-shades\/designer-collection\/vitela\"><em>Vitela in Heather Beige<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You now know what are solar shades, but how do you know they\u2019re right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some situations where Solar Shades are ideal include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sun-filled, well-loved rooms <\/strong>like living rooms and dining rooms,where you feature your favorite furniture, artwork and d\u00e9cor. Solar Shades will help you continue to enjoy the natural sunlight during the day without fear of fading your furnishings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any room with a screen<\/strong>, like living rooms, home offices or media rooms with TVs and monitors, as Solar Shades will help to cut the glare on your devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_dbf9f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_dbf9f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_dbf9f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_dbf9f3-c9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_dbf9f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_dbf9f3-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_dbf9f3-c9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_7a4425-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7a4425-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7a4425-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_7a4425-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_7a4425-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_7a4425-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7a4425-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7a4425-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_7a4425-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_7a4425-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea9284-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea9284-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea9284-4e\"]{font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea9284-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea9284-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea9284-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea9284-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea9284-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea9284-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_ea9284-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea9284-4e\">Do Solar Shades Provide Privacy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When learning about what are solar shades, a key question you might have is about how much privacy they provide. Solar Shades provide moderate privacy during the day and can prevent someone from seeing into your home. However, be aware that once it\u2019s dark out, anyone outside will be able to see indoors through the Solar Shade. To get the privacy you need, consider layering Solar Shades with blackout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\">Drapery<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/roman-shades\">Roman Shade<\/a> to give you the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_02823c-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_02823c-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_02823c-af\"]{font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Montserrat;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_02823c-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_02823c-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_02823c-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_02823c-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_02823c-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_02823c-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_02823c-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_02823c-af\">Do Solar Shades Block Out Heat &amp; Cold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar Shades do a great job of preventing heat buildup in your home due to their ability to filter harmful, heat-producing UV rays. However, when it comes to the cold, Solar Shades will not provide you with much protection. To block out the cold from drafty windows, layer your Solar Shades with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/drapery\/custom-drapes\">Drapery<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/roman-shades\">Roman Shades<\/a> that can help insulate your home. Another option is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/shades\/cellular-shades\">Cellular Shades<\/a>, which feature a unique honeycomb design that traps hot and cold air alike, regulating your interior temperature all day long and through every season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_887fb8-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_887fb8-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_887fb8-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_887fb8-75 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_887fb8-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_887fb8-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_887fb8-75 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_406128-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_406128-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_406128-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_406128-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_406128-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_406128-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_406128-5b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_406128-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_406128-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_406128-5b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the Right Solar Shade Material for Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the question what is a solar shade answered, you likely know they\u2019re a great choice for many windows in your home. To discover the right material in terms of transparency, UV protection and, of course, color, pattern and texture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshadestore.com\/swatches\/solar-shades\/\">order complimentary swatches<\/a> of as many Solar Shade materials as you like to compare in the comfort of your home. 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