Pooles Atlanta's Outdoor-indoor Living Problem
Areas like Pooles Atlanta, Brookhaven, and Chamblee have a signature architectural style: large glass openings that blur the line between indoor living and the patio or deck. The problem is that same glass turns your living room into a solar oven in the afternoon.
Solar Shades: What They Actually Do
Solar shades use an open weave fabric rated by its openness factor — typically 1%, 3%, 5%, or 10%. A 3% openness means 97% of the fabric is closed, blocking 97% of UV and heat while still letting you see out. The trade-off: the lower the openness, the more the view fades — but the more the heat stays out.
UV Protection for Your Furniture
Atlanta's UV index runs high in summer. Direct sunlight on hardwood floors, upholstery, and artwork causes measurable fading in 6–18 months. Solar shades block 90–97% of UV rays, making them essentially sunscreen for the inside of your home. This alone justifies the investment for homeowners with premium interiors.
Screenview vs. Solar Shades — What's the Difference?
Screenview is actually a brand name for a specific type of solar mesh fabric used for exterior applications. In Atlanta, both interior solar shades and exterior screen shades are relevant — interior for convenience, exterior for maximum heat blocking on patios and sunrooms. Blind Pros installs both.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Blind Pros serves homeowners across the Atlanta metro — Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fayette, Forsyth, and Cherokee counties. Call 770-609-7773 or request a free quote online.