When the sun finally comes out – you might want to try these ‘Shades’!

Ah, Spring and Summer! Well, that’s what we thought one month ago. It’s been a cold, wet and cloudy season here in the northeast. But, we all know what’s coming in just a few weeks –sun, warmer temps and –glare! Yes summer is wonderful, but along with beach, boat or barbecue is the challenge to keep your home cooler, ‘greener’ and glare-free.

While I love the idea of large windows in my client’s homes, I also like to insure that the windows pass the test of keeping the home cool in summer and warm in winter. Besides window tinting and drapery, window shades can make the difference in the comfort of a room with large windows or French doors. One of the products that caught my eye is made by Phifer Incorporated. (I recently used one of their fabrics on Vincent’s outdoor cushions.) Besides strength, the INFINITY® (http://www.phifer.com/SheerWeave.aspx) roller shade fabric:

·         Includes GREENGUARD® certification

·          Reduces glare

·         Is made of recyclable material

·         Is PVC free