Deluxe Exterior Outdoor Solar Shades Questions & Answers
What shoppers asked about it, answered by our team.
Customer Reviews (684)Customer Questions
217 questions · page 16 of 22
Can these be used on the exterior of a window? Need UV blocking but don't want the look of the blind and cassette on my interior wall.
Asked by Angie ·
Hi Angie, thank you for your question. Yes, you can mount these on the exterior. These come with wood screws to install so, depending on your mounting surface, you may need to find different screws/anchors for a secure installation.
Answered by Blindster ·
Is the valance same color of the shade
Asked by Dennis ·
Hello Dennis, thank you for your inquiry. The cassette valance will be color coordinated to the color of the shade. The cassette valance will either come in White, Vanilla, Brown, Silver, or Black.
Answered by Blindster ·
Considering an exterior application. How much sunlight will be reduced using the 5% option. We are really trying to eliminate as much sunlight as possible. This will be used in a hot climate with direct afternoon sun hitting the blind surface. Thank you!
Asked by Kevin M ·
Hi Kevin, thank you for your inquiry! The 5% option will block 95% of the the sun's rays. We recommend getting some of our free samples of the product first to make sure that this will be enough blockage for you. The darker colors will absorb more of the sunlight so I would recommend going with either the Chocolate or the Charcoal if your decor allows it.
Answered by Blindster ·
Are these easily installed on an outside Veranda where the walls are stucco over block (Florida)
Asked by Steve M ·
Hi Steve, thank you for your inquiry. You shouldn't have a problem installing these. The only thing you might come up against is needing to find a different screw since you will not be drilling into wood. Our products are all sent out with a wood screw. Please give us a call if you'd like to discuss and we'd be happy to assist! Our phone number is 888-256-8672, option "1" for Sales.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can the blind be mounted at the bottom and pulled up? Would two vertical posts be sufficient to control the upward movement?
Asked by Carole ·
Hi Carole, thank you for you interest. These exterior shades will need to install at the top. You can order the bungee cord hold downs optionally at the bottom, but these shades are meant to be mounted at the top and the shade will pull down.
Answered by Blindster ·
Do you offer military discounts?
Asked by Trish b ·
Hello Trish, thank you for your inquiry. I am sorry, we do not offer military discounts. We are however, always running a sale on our website and a discount code can be obtained from our home page.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can you order them wider than 115"
Asked by Adan ·
Hello Adan, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, 115" is the max width that these go to. They can not be made an wider.
Answered by Blindster ·
Hi we are thinking about installing these in our lanai. Due to the width we need two in our opening. We are concerned about them blowing in the breeze. Can the bungee option be used for two shades side by side? Or are they heavy enough to withstand a normal breeze without flapping? Thanks
Asked by Bill ·
Hi Bill! Thank you for your question. You will need to find a way to anchor the 2 inside ends of these shades if you order them with the bungee option. These shades should be OK to be down when a normal breeze is blowing but should be rolled up when the breeze is stronger. f you need further assistance please call us at your convenience. We are in the office 8a-7p CST Mon - Thu and 8a - 5p Fridays. 1-888-256-8672
Answered by Blindster ·
I want to get samples but don't want to miss out on the the 40%? Also do the blind come with install instructions?
Asked by Dana ·
Hi Dana! Thank you for your question! If you want to get a sample but don't want to lose the sale you can place the order during our business hours and then call after the order is placed and ask to put the order on hold and let us know about the samples or you can place the sample order online yourself. Yes, all of your orders should receive installation instructions with them. They are also available on our website under the measure and install tab of the product you ordered.
Answered by Blindster ·
Can the Deluxe Exterior Solar Shades 5 Percent Openness be taked down and cleaned. These will be installed on our lani in Florida and each year I need to clean the lani with a high pressure washing system to remove all the junk that collects on the ceilling and walls. I may want to take them down for the six months in the summer when we are not there.
Asked by Jim G ·
Hi Jim! These can normally be easily taken down off its' brackets and placed back up.
Answered by Blindster ·