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Adding UV-Blocking Shades to Homes

There is nothing like a summer in Florida. With the sun high in the sky, relaxing beach, and refreshing afternoons spent in the pool are finally upon us. However, these Florida summers can also cause a few issues when it comes to our homes. For example, after a long day in the heat, you will want to come home to a house that is cool and shaded by the sun. Not only that, but you want a window treatment that will protect your interiors from prolonged sun damage. Big box store brands may do a satisfactory job at protecting your home, but why settle for “just okay” when you can explore window treatments specifically made to stand up to the intense Florida sun? Read on to discover why you will love adding UV-blocking shades to your home when you select from Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades and Silhouette® Window Shadings.

UV-blocking shades near Boynton Beach, Florida (FL), to filter out the damaging sun rays.

Designer Screen Shades

Blocking between 86% and 99% of the sun’s damaging rays, Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades are an excellent option to consider when searching for UV-blocking shades. These shades are perfect for wide expanses of glass–including patios, screen doors, or sunrooms–and smaller, more traditionally shaped windows as well. Designer Screen shades let you enjoy your outdoor views while providing UV protection, meaning that these shades will not only keep your home shaded but also protected against any long-term sun damage. Designer Screen Shades are also organized by their openness factor. This is the weave density of screen fabric affecting the intensity of glare, UV blockage, privacy, and visibility coming into your home. There are currently five openness options that range from most view/least privacy to minimal, allowing you to achieve the perfect levels of light, shade, UV protection, privacy, and visibility every time.

Silhouette® Window Shadings

If you want a soft-looking shade with easily adjustable vanes, then you will love our Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shadings. These shades appear to be floating between two sheer fabrics for an ethereal look at each window while packing a powerful UV-protecting punch. Silhouette® Window Shadings work by softly filtering out brightness, glare, and UV rays to protect your furniture and flooring from fading throughout the years while also offering stunning views. Depending on your fabric choices, the shadings can filter up to 88% of the sun’s harmful rays. One of the chicest UV-blocking shades on the market, Silhouette® Window Shadings are beloved for a reason. These shades also come in a variety of custom colors that you can choose from to make them fit in perfectly with your home’s current décor.

Conclusion

To learn more about adding UV-blocking shades to your home, be sure to contact or visit us today at Enhancement Window Design. We are located in Boynton Beach, Florida, and proudly serve Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton, including Lake Worth, Palm Beach, and Wellington. We cannot wait to help you with your next interior design project. From UV-blocking shades to stunning hardwood shutters, we have it all here at Enhancement Window Design.