Desert living exposes us to low humidity and intense sun exposure. Drink water! Wear sunscreen! Protect outdoor spaces, patios, glass windows and doorways from direct sun. By adding shade solutions to your home or business, you’ll also reduce energy costs from A/C, fans and mini splits. Custom screen solutions offer the best coverage because they fit the space and can reduce energy costs by as much as 25%.
This portal receives a lot of direct sun, and looks out over a lovely xeriscape yard which absorbs even more heat in flagstones and crushed gravel. Two custom screens span the width of the portal and are designed to hang between the post supports. Each is fitted with a bar sewn through the hem, which runs up and down guiderails, preventing billowing in the wind. Here manual cranks are installed but remote operation is a popular option. In addition, these custom screens will shield the portal from winds and reduce dust and debris accumulating. Periodic cleaning with a simple garden hose keeps the screens and housing clean and free of grit and debris.
