{"id":389,"date":"2009-05-12T14:45:05","date_gmt":"2009-05-13T01:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcity.wordpress.com\/?p=389"},"modified":"2009-05-12T14:45:05","modified_gmt":"2009-05-13T01:45:05","slug":"save-energy-by-using-solar-and-patio-shades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/save-energy-by-using-solar-and-patio-shades\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Energy by Using Solar and Patio\u00a0Shades"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Premier<\/p>\n

Exterior window shades<\/a> are the ideal product for reducing temperature within your home.\u00a0The best ones to invest in \u00a0are made with unique knitted all weather fabric because they\u00a0block up to 90% of the sun’s UV rays yet still allow air to flow through. This breathable fabric not only significantly reduces temperatures behind the window shade, but still allows just the right amount of light transmission to ensure you can always see what’s happening outside.<\/p>\n

You won’t have to compromise on appearance if you find the right ones. Some add a designer look to your windows, porch or patio and the price is very reasonable.<\/p>\n

Some window shades are easily raised or lowered with a smooth action roller clutch mechanism designed to provide a smooth, even roll even when exposed to extreme weather conditions. Premier roller shades<\/a> come with tie downs in the bottom rail so you can easily secure your blind especially during those windy days.\u00a0\u00a0Other designs roll up with a simple cord.<\/p>\n

Most exterior shades are made to withstand harsh weather conditions and clean easily.\u00a0 I recommend them\u00a0 because they are\u00a0a \u00a0great investment\u00a0and will add style and sun protection for your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Exterior window shades are the ideal product for reducing temperature within your home.\u00a0The best ones to invest in \u00a0are made with unique knitted all weather fabric because they\u00a0block up to 90% of the sun’s UV rays yet still allow air to flow through. This breathable fabric not only significantly reduces temperatures behind the window shade, but still allows just the right amount of light transmission … Continue reading Save Energy by Using Solar and Patio\u00a0Shades<\/span> »<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[12,16,19],"tags":[149,457,458,496,519],"class_list":["post-389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-innovative-solutions","category-outdoor-living-spaces-2","category-shade-solutions","tag-exterior-window-shades","tag-rollup-shades","tag-rollup-window-shades","tag-solar-shades","tag-sun-shades"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-6h","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2903,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/solar-shades-what-are-the-benefits\/","url_meta":{"origin":389,"position":0},"title":"Solar Shades – What are the Benefits?","author":"Trey Collier","date":"March 28, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Reduce Home Energy Costs with Solar Shades Saving money on home energy bills can be a challenge when hot, sunny days increase our dependence on air conditioning. 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