Sheerweave solar shades are "sunglasses for your windows" offering an
exciting new alternative to ordinary roller shades. Made of a unique PVC-coated
fiberglass yarn, Sheerweave filters out ultra violet rays and glare while allowing
natural light to enter. Unlike most fabrics, Sheerweave allows outward visibility
even when fully closed. The superior light-filtering qualities help reduce the fading
of drapes, carpets, and other interior furnishings, while maintaining a sun-filtered
view to the outside. Our standard series has an approximate openness of 14%,UV
blockage of 86%, and comes with a spring roller lift mechanism. A continuous loop
lift chain is also available at no extra charge. Note the Espresso and Chocolate
colors provide greater visibilty through the fabric as darker colors absorb more light.
Lighter colors reflect more light which reduces the visibilty through the fabric.
On inside mount roller shades the fabric will be 7/8" to 1" narrower
than the tip to tip measurement (see measuring).
This allows space for the shade to operate properly and is true on all brands of roller
shades. You may compensate for this by adding to your width measurement for an outside mount.
On all inside mounted roller shades you will have a 7/16" to 1/2" light gap on each
side of the shade unless there is a window frame, trim, or drapery covering this space.