Window treatments for sun protection

In summer, direct sunlight can significantly heat up your home and cause furniture and floors to fade. The right window treatment acts as sun protection: it reflects heat and blocks UV radiation. Roller blinds with a light-reflecting screen fabric are the most popular choice: they reflect solar heat on the window side while preserving your view. Venetian blinds offer precise control: tilt the slats to redirect direct sunlight without fully darkening the room. Pleated blinds with a reflective back combine sun protection with flexible light control.

Tips

Reflective fabric

Choose a fabric with a light, reflective back. This reflects solar heat before it reaches your room. Screen fabrics with a low openness factor (1-3%) offer the most protection.

UV protection

Window treatments also protect your furniture and floors from fading due to UV radiation. Screen fabrics block up to 95% of UV rays.

Keep your view

Screen fabrics let you keep your view while rejecting heat. During the day you can see outside while inward visibility is limited.

Frequently asked questions

Which window treatment keeps heat out best?

Roller blinds with a light-reflecting screen fabric are most effective as sun protection. They reflect solar heat on the window side before it reaches your room. Choose a light colour on the window side for maximum reflection.

Does window treatment also protect against UV radiation?

Yes, most window treatments block a large portion of UV radiation. Screen fabrics block up to 95% of UV rays, protecting your furniture, floors, and artwork from fading.

Window treatments for sun protection