Mylar shades are different color, very thin sheets of dyed laminated mylar that's been heat pressed to form a single piece of material that is durable and transparent. The first color tells you the color inside the house, the second color is the middle layer and the last color is the color to the outside. When silver is listed as the last color that means the material has a silver reflective backing which provides greater solar and UV protection.

Click on   to view specific capabilities of each color. Then read the glossary of terms below to help you understand the capabilities of each color.

Please request a sample for actual color matching if needed. Please read Color Disclaimer before ordering.

 Grey-Silver-Grey

 Bronze Silver w/Silver backing

 Smoke

 Bronze/Silver/Grey

 Grey/Silver w/Silver backing

Solar Protection Performance
1=Rejects 75% to 100% of total energy
2=Rejects 60% to 70% of total energy
3=Rejects 45% to 60% of total energy
Rejects up to 45% of total energy

Fade Protection Performance
1=Filters almost all Ultra-Violet, Infra-Red and Visible Light Rays
2=Filters almost all Ultra-Violet, and some Infra-Red and Visible Light Rays
3=Filters almost all Ultra-Violet, and some Visible Light Rays

Privacy Performance
1=Daylight Reflective
2=Tinted Transparent
3=Clear Transparent

Assoc. of Industrial Metalizers
Coaters & Laminators Definitions

Total Solar Transmittance
The ratio of the amount of total solar energy in the full solar wavelength range (300-2,100 nanometers) that is allowed to pass through a glazing system to the amount of total solar energy falling on that glazing system. Value is usually expressed as a percent.

Total Solar Reflectance
The ratio of total solar energy which is reflected outward by the glazing system to the amount of total solar energy falling on the glazing system. On filmed windows this reflectance is a function of the side of the film facing the window surface. Value is usually expressed as a percent.

Total Solar Absorption
The ratio of the amount of total solar energy absorbed by a glazing system to the amount of total solar energy falling on the glazing system. Solar absorption is that portion of total solar energy neither transmitted nor reflected. Since solar transmittance and solar reflectance are measured directly, the following equation should be used in calculating solar absorption. Solar absorption =1.00 - (solar transmittance) - (solar reflectance)

Visible Light Transmittance
The ratio of the amount of total visible solar energy (380-780 nanometers) that is allowed to pass through a glazing system to the amount of total visible solar energy falling on the glazing system. Value is usually expressed as a percent. Glare is influenced by visible light transmittance through a glazing system.

Ultraviolet (UV) Transmittance
The ratio of the amount of total UV solar energy (300-380 nanometers) that is allowed to pass through a glazing system to the amount of total UV solar energy falling on the glazing system. Ultra-violet is one portion of the total solar energy spectrum which greatly contributes to fading and deterioration of fabric and furnishings.

Shading Coefficient (SC)
The ratio of the solar heat gain through a given glazing system to the solar heat gain under the same conditions for clear, un-shaded double strength window glass (DSA). Shading coefficient defines the sun control capability or efficiency of the glazing system.

Total Solar Energy Rejected
The percent of incident solar energy rejected by a glazing system equals solar reflectance plus the part of solar absorption which is reradiated outward.

We are proud to offer B&W Manufacturing's newest addition to their high quality line of window coverings - MYLAR SHADES. Siesta™ Mylar Solar Roller Shades allow you to cut the glare, protect your furniture, and keep the view.

TAME THE SUN!
With Siesta™ Shades (Grey/Silver color) 90% of the sun´s heat is kept out of your house! 63% is reflected outside and 27% is absorbed into the shade.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE
The left side of this window is unprotected from direct sun. The right side is the view protected with Siesta Shades™. Beat the heat and protect your furniture from harmful sun rays with these fantastic mylar shades.

This chart shows how much of the sun´s heat is kept out of your house by Siesta™ Mylar Shades. Up to 90% of the heat is kept out!

All Horizons™ Siesta Mylar Shades are available with either Spring Roller or Clutch Roller Controls. The choice is your -- and it’s no extra charge either way!

Spring Roller:
The Spring Roller is the classic, time-tested, cordless operating system for roller shades. You simply grasp the shade by its bottom hem and pull it down to whatever length you want. A gently tug releases the spring´s lock and allows the shade to be gently raised.

Clutch Roller:
The Clutch Roller system is operated by an easy chain control. Pull the front chain to raise the shade; pull the back chain to lower it; and a constant tension clutch stops the shade wherever you want it to stop. The Clutch system is also know for easier operation on larger sized shades.

The chart above is a factory deduction chart plus or minus 1/8" of an inch. If you order a shade that is 56" wide and choose IM (inside mount) as the mounting style - the factory will deduct an 1/8" of an inch from the tip-to-tip measurements so the roller ends fit into the brackets. Then the factory will deduct 5/8" of an inch from the roller/barrel so it does not rub against the brackets and then they will deduct 1-1/8" inches (TOTAL) from the width of the fabric so that it covers the roll but also does not rub against the brackets.

Due to hardware requirements there are significant light gaps at the edge of all roller shades when ordered as Inside Mount. This is so the fabric does not rub along the brackets during operation.

Spring Roller Shades
There is a 5/8" gap on each side.

Clutch Roller
There is a 3/4" light gap on each side.

To avoid these light gaps it is recommended that you consider an outside mount unless there is a window frame or trim covering/blocking the light gaps.

Shallow Mount
Shallow mount blinds are installed inside the window casing where there's enough room to install the brackets but there is not enough room for the blind to be installed fully within the window frame and so part of the blind/headrail will protrude from the window frame.

Flush Mount
Flush mount is when the blind is mounted completely within the window frame and no part of the headrail/blind protrudes from the window frame.

• Shipping Charges:
  Shipping is free within the 48 continental states up to 96" wide.
   
• Production Time:
  7 to 14 business days - this does not include weekends or holidays.
   
• Delivery
  Is via UPS and takes between 3 to 5 business days