I really want to preserve my view out of the back of my house, but I need protection from the sun. What is best solution?
In general if preserving a view and achieving the uncovered window look are the two goals to be achieved…the best window covering solution would be in the shade category. Shades provide the flexibility of giving direct sun/UV protection and provide privacy, however, they are able to lift up into a smaller space at the top of the window. This allows you to achieve both goals. Examples of coverings that would be in the shade category would be: honeycomb shades, sheer shadings, roller shades, roman shades and sliding panels. However, if you want to enjoy the view from the back of the house but are not interested in the open window look…then a larger slat blind and/or shutter could be another approach. For example: a 4 ½” Clearview (rear tilt versus center tilt) shutter gives you almost 4 ½” of viewing space between each slat and there is no center tilt rod to conflict with the view. The more obstructions that we can be eliminate when preserving a view…the better. Things to consider that c
