PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Commercial Blinds & Shades
We offer window treatments for any business or commercial setting.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Free Estimates
Get a free estimate for your next decorating project.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Blinds & Shades by Room
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Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
See blinds and shades that are safer for children and pets.
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What is a Solar Screen Shade?
After owning a home or an apartment for so many years, you most likely have heard of almost every window treatment option available. On that note, you probably know what particular window treatments offer based on their name.
For example, you might have heard of solar screen shades and deduced that this shade has something to do with the sun and light control. You aren’t wrong! Of course, if you are interested in learning more about solar screen shades because you were thinking of adding them to your home, then you are in the right place. We are here to discuss what a solar screen shade is and if they are the right addition to your home’s windows.
Solar Screen Shades Defined
So, what is a solar screen shade? We are glad you asked. Solar screen shades are often made of dark, tightly woven material to deflect the sun’s brightness, glare, and damaging UV rays. Often meant for porches and patio frames, solar screen shades are perfect for wide expanses and outdoor living sections of your home. Thanks to their material, solar screen shades block a significant amount of heat and cold, allowing your patio or porch to remain cool in the summer and retain heat in the winter if you have additional heating sources.
The Benefits
As you can already tell, solar screen shades have a plethora of benefits. In fact, they can help reduce energy costs by at least 15 percent, keeping your patio and porch cool in the summer without creating a high energy bill. Reduced glare also allows you to read, relax, or watch TV on your outdoor system without worry. The material of these shades also increases privacy while allowing light to pass.
This lets you enjoy your outdoor area without feeling like you are in a cave. Finally, solar screen shades are often made with UV-resistant, flame-retardant, and antimicrobial materials. This not only keeps your patio or porch area safe, but it also prevents UV damage over time. Our team will be happy to explore your fabric options with you.
Your Options
When it comes to solar screen shades, Hunter Douglas offers a variety of options. Designer Solar Shades help curb harsh UV rays while also letting you enjoy your views of the great outdoors. Offering smooth, flawless operation and over 130 fabric and color choices, Designer Solar Shades can be tailored to meet your design needs. Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades, on the other hand, are an elegant alternative to solar screen shades. If you desire artfully designed fabrics and UV protection, then this option is for you.
Contact Us Today
To learn more about solar screen shades, be sure to contact or visit us today at All About the Windows. We are located in Mobile, Alabama, and we proudly serve the surrounding area, including Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope, Point Clear, Bay Minette, Foley, Robertsdale, Loxley, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Mobile.