The Material & Design
Solar shades how do the work? They are made from a knitted mesh of vinyl, polyester, or fiberglass that is coated with either PVC or HDPE. The coating of PVC or HDPE is what makes solar shades resilient against UV light.
Some designers create solar shades to let in more light, while others make them to let in very little. The openness factor of a solar shade determines how much light it lets in.
What Is the Openness Factor of Solar Shades?
The openness factor describes how tightly the manufacturer weaves a solar shade’s mesh material. Functionally, it determines how much UV light comes in.
If the little spaces between the mesh are more open, the openness factor is higher. If the little spaces are smaller and tighter, the factor is lower. This tightness affects both light that comes in and how much visibility one has looking outside.
- For more UV protection, homeowners will often consider an openness factor under 5%.
- For more light and visibility, homeowners will probably choose an openness factor of 5%, 10%, or even 14%.
Block UV Light
When people invest in solar shades, UV protection is often their biggest concern. UV rays can be harmful to health and can even do damage to furniture in the home over time. For someone that wants basically no UV light coming in, they would want to purchase a solar shade with a 1% openness factor. This is because it would only let in 1% of UV light.
Block Glare
Another great benefit of solar shades is their ability to reflect visible light alongside ultraviolet light. This means that homeowners can enjoy spaces in their home that once experienced severe sun glare and the headaches that come with it in the late afternoon and evening.
Block Heat
While insulation is not a primary purpose for solar blinds, they still help block outdoor heat by deflecting solar rays and the heat that comes with them.
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