{"title":"Thermal Roller Shades \u0026 Blinds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThermal roller shades and blinds are for windows that make a room uncomfortable: cold glass in winter, or strong sun that heats the room in summer. A roller shade is a single flat panel that covers the whole pane when it is down and rolls away into its cassette when it is up, which makes it easy to close at the right time of day. This page groups the two roller shades we make for that job: blackout roller shades in heavy, fully blackout fabric, and solar shades in a screen fabric that cuts sun while you keep the view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlackout roller shades or solar shades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackout roller shades\u003c\/strong\u003e are the pick for the cold side of the house and for bedrooms. Every fabric in this line is 100% blackout, so when you lower the shade at dusk it puts a solid layer of fabric over the glass. There are 30 colors to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar shades\u003c\/strong\u003e are the pick for windows that take hard afternoon sun. The screen comes in 1%, 3%, 5% and 10% openness. A lower number lets less light through and keeps more of the sun off the room. A higher number keeps more of the view. There are 11 screen colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany homes use both: solar shades on the west and south windows, blackout rollers in the bedrooms and on north-facing glass. Keeping the same squared cassette across a room makes the mix look planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have not included our wood, faux wood or vertical blinds on this page. They are made with slats or vanes rather than a continuous sheet of fabric, and you can find them on our blinds pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWidth, height and operation limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackout and solar fabrics are heavier goods and are milled on narrower rolls, so they run narrower than light filtering. On our standard squared cassette, blackout and solar shades go up to 94 1\/2 inches wide and 118 inches high. For tall glass, any shade over 100 inches high moves to a larger cassette with a 43 mm tube, which reaches 118 inches wide and 120 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lift you choose changes the minimum width. A clutch loop shade starts at 11 3\/4 inches wide. Motorized shades on the squared cassette start at 20 1\/8 inches, because the motor has to fit inside the tube. Cordless on the squared cassette starts at 23 5\/8 inches. Motors come in rechargeable battery, solar charged and plug-in versions, with Zigbee and Matter options if you want the shades in a smart home routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy default the fabric rolls off the back of the tube, so it hangs close to the window. If a deep sill, a handle or a crank is in the way, ask for reverse roll, which hangs the fabric off the front of the tube instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasuring and installing them yourself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the width of the opening at the top, middle and bottom and the height on both sides, and send us the exact numbers. Do not take anything off yourself. We make the deductions for the tube, fabric and bottom bar at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shades hang from cassette brackets with four pre-drilled holes each. On a standard wall, two screws on opposite sides hold a bracket, and the extra two are there for a wide shade or a weak wall. Use a 0.2 inch (6 mm) bit and the anchor that suits your wall, drywall or masonry. Hook the valance groove onto the bracket latch, press it back until it clicks, and check that both the top and rear are locked. To take a shade down later, press the metal washer at the rear of the bracket rather than prying the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roller shade you can close in seconds is often what makes a drafty or sun-baked room usable again. Order samples to compare the fabrics against your window, then send your sizes and we will make each shade to measure and ship it direct to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blackout-roller-shades","title":"Blackout Roller Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single panel of blackout fabric on a smooth rolling tube, finished in a squared cassette that hides the roller and hardware. Fully lowered it blocks the window completely, which is what makes it the shade for bedrooms, nurseries, night shift sleepers and any room with a screen in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is a woven polyester that blocks all incoming light through the panel itself, so the room goes dark rather than dim. Choose a lighter colour if you want the shade to read bright from the street, or a darker one to cut reflections on a television.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to operate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCordless.\u003c\/strong\u003e No cords or chains anywhere on the shade, which makes it the safest choice around children and pets. Lift or lower it by hand and it holds wherever you leave it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord loop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A continuous bead chain drives the shade and stops free at any height. A chain tensioner is fitted as standard so the loop stays anchored and out of the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet battery motor with remote, app and voice control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorized shades run on a rechargeable lithium battery and are controlled by remote, wall switch or app. Two smart options are available. Zigbee motors pair directly with select Amazon Echo models, and reach any other Alexa setup through a hub. Matter motors join Apple Home directly, and also connect to Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a shade is on your network you can move it by voice, group shades into rooms and scenes, and set schedules so they open in the morning and close at night without you touching anything. Each motor stores six positions, the two end limits plus four favourites, so a half open setting is a single button press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassette colours are white, beige, grey and black, and the cassette can be wrapped in your shade fabric if you would rather it disappeared into the window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery shade carries a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Motors, controls and accessories are covered separately for five years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coverly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52513654767918,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7331\/0254\/files\/blackout-roller-shades__black.png?v=1787955193"},{"product_id":"solar-shades","title":"Solar Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolar shades cut glare and the heat that comes with it while keeping your view of the outside. The fabric is an open weave, so instead of blocking the window it works like sunglasses for the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree openness levels are available. One percent is the tightest weave, with the most glare control and the most privacy, and the least view through. Three percent sits in the middle. Five percent is the most open, with the clearest view out and the least screening. As a rule, a darker fabric gives you a sharper view out, and a lighter fabric bounces more heat and glare but hazes the view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing before you choose. Solar shades work by daylight. At night, with the lights on inside, the effect reverses and an open weave will not give you privacy. Pair them with a blackout shade on a bedroom window, or choose one percent where privacy matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to operate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCordless.\u003c\/strong\u003e No cords or chains anywhere on the shade, which makes it the safest choice around children and pets. Lift or lower it by hand and it holds wherever you leave it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord loop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A continuous bead chain drives the shade and stops free at any height. A chain tensioner is fitted as standard so the loop stays anchored and out of the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet battery motor with remote, app and voice control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorized shades run on a rechargeable lithium battery and are controlled by remote, wall switch or app. Two smart options are available. Zigbee motors pair directly with select Amazon Echo models, and reach any other Alexa setup through a hub. Matter motors join Apple Home directly, and also connect to Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a shade is on your network you can move it by voice, group shades into rooms and scenes, and set schedules so they open in the morning and close at night without you touching anything. Each motor stores six positions, the two end limits plus four favourites, so a half open setting is a single button press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable as an open roll or in a squared cassette that conceals the tube and hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery shade carries a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Motors, controls and accessories are covered separately for five years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coverly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52518348882222,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7331\/0254\/files\/light-gray-solar-shade.png?v=1788452975"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7331\/0254\/collections\/thermal-roller-shades.png?v=1792597235","url":"https:\/\/coverlyshutters.com\/collections\/thermal-roller-shades.oembed","provider":"Coverly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}