Custom Solar Shades in Eastern Iowa
Locally Owned
by Matt & Elise Anderson
5.0
Star-Rated (~100 Reviews)
Free
In-Home Consultation
Free In-Home Consultation
Block Summer Heat and UV — Without Losing the View
The problem with Iowa's warm season is the strong sun on south- and west-facing windows — it heats your rooms, adds glare that makes screens and living spaces uncomfortable, and fades hardwood floors, rugs, and furniture over time. Bare glass or curtains alone won't stop it.
Solar shades are the fix. They act like sunglasses for your windows, blocking the sun's heat and up to 99% of harmful UV while preserving your outward view — protecting your interiors and easing your AC through the humid summer. Choose your openness factor to balance heat control against view, and upgrade to smart motorization for automatic afternoon glare control. Locally owned by Matt and Elise Anderson.
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Solar Shades Key Features:
- Blocks Up to 99% of UV: Protects hardwood floors, rugs, and furniture from the fading power of the summer sun.
- Preserves Your View: Solar screens cut heat and glare while keeping your outward view crystal clear.
- Reduces Summer Cooling Costs: Blocks solar heat before it enters, easing the load on your AC through humid Iowa summers.
- Customizable Openness: Openness factors (1%, 3%, 5%, 10%) balance UV/heat blockage against view — matched per window.
- Ultimate Glare Reduction: Perfect for home offices and media rooms — kill screen glare without sitting in the dark.
- Smart-Motorization-Ready: Lower shades automatically at the peak of the afternoon sun, by app, remote, or voice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Shades in Eastern Iowa
Do solar shades protect my floors and furniture from fading?
Yes — solar shades block up to 99% of UV, the main cause of fading in hardwood floors, rugs, and furniture, especially on south- and west-facing Iowa windows. They also cut heat and glare while preserving your view.
Will I still be able to see out
Yes — solar shades preserve your daytime view while blocking heat and glare. A lower openness factor (1-3%) gives more heat and glare control; a higher one (5-10%) keeps a clearer view.
We match the openness to each window's exposure and view.
How does the free in-home consultation work?
Call (563) 726-8040, or (319) 471-5354 for Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, and we bring the full weave library, measure, and show each openness factor in your actual Iowa light. No fee, no obligation.
Find Window Solar Shades to Inspire You.
Solar shades let you enjoy Iowa's sunshine without the heat, glare, and fading. In a sunny Cedar Rapids sunroom or a Quad Cities home office, they protect your interiors and your view.
