Specialty Shading Considerations

Now that you have opened your walls and roof to the sun and the sky you might find that you want to be able to control the light which now brightens your home.

As beautiful as skylights and sunrooms are, it is important to be able to control the environment that they create. On extremely warm days shading will keep you cool and on cold winter nights it will help retain the warmth brought in during the day. The proper shading control will also help prevent fading of your furnishings.

There are many considerations to take into account when selecting the right kind of shading for your new windows and skylights;

· How will the shading be operated? Today’s modern shading systems can be controlled with poles, or motorized with remote control.

· What is the best material? For a long life, the material chosen must be capable of withstanding the harsh temperatures created at the level of the skylight as well as giving the protection desired.

· Which design is best for your style of skylight? There are several designs which are excellent. Some are great for sun protection, others are better against the cold, and some can do both. The choice depends upon the particular installation and on the shading desired.

· What colors are available? There are hundreds of designer colors to coordinate with furnishings and other window treatments.

When it comes to sunrooms and skylights, it is not just a matter of, “putting up shade”, it’s “the selecting and installing the right shade for the right reason” to assure the proper protection and control you need.