What Color Shade Mesh is the Most Popular?
- Black is the most popular exterior shade mesh colour because it blocks the most heat and gives the clearest view out from inside.
- Black mesh reads as a dark tinted window from outside and disappears visually from inside, which is why it suits heat control best.
- White mesh reflects more light and suits daytime privacy, but it passes more heat and looks brighter and more visible from outside.
- Because the mesh mounts outside the glass, colour changes how much solar heat is stopped before it ever reaches the window.
Black EZ Snap® Shade Mesh is the Most Popular Color
There are two main reasons why black shade mesh is most popular
The human eye sees lighter colors easier than darker ones. Because of this, your eyes will see right through a black screen and see the brighter colors outside… very important, if you want to maintain the view from your windows after your window shades are installed. If the exterior shade screens were white, your eyes would mostly see the white screens, making it very difficult to see through the screens. The same reason that your TV screen is black… so you see the color pixels of the image and not the screen itself. When viewing your shaded windows from the exterior, black sun shades generally just look better than lighter colored shades. Let’s say, for example, that you have a tan colored house. If you put tan shade mesh over the windows, the windows blend completely into the color of the house. This makes it look like either your house does not have windows, or that they are covered with plywood. A black shade on the same tan colored house enhances the window.
Outside View Black Shade Screens
Outside View White Shade Screens
Inside Looking Out Black Shade Screens
Inside Looking Out White Shade Screens
Window Shade Colours
Black exterior sun shades look more natural from the outside and maintain your view from the inside, making black our most popular window shade colour.
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How EZ Snap® Pricing Works
Combine Multiple Windows & Skylights to Save Money
Larger Shade Kits work well for projects that include multiple windows or skylights. Find the best kit using the EZ Snap® Shade Kit Builder. If you have a boat or RV, combine projects to save money.
The EZ Snap® Shade Kit Builder determines the best layout for your shades and then recommends the correct size Shade Kit for each project.
Remember to enter your email address to receive a customized layout diagram and snap counts for each skylight or window... very helpful for ordering correctly and planning your cuts before starting your installation.
Windows may be rotated for efficient nesting of multiple Shades. Find the most efficient layout easily with the EZ Snap® Shade Kit Builder.
Common questions
What color shade mesh is the most popular?
Black is the most popular shade mesh color. It looks more natural from the outside and maintains your view from the inside, which is why most customers choose it. Black also tends to enhance the appearance of a window rather than hide it, especially on lighter-colored homes.
Why can you see through black shade screen better than white?
You see through black shade screen more easily because the human eye picks up lighter colors more readily than darker ones. With black mesh, your eyes look right past the screen to the brighter colors outside, keeping your view. A white screen is the opposite: your eyes mostly see the white mesh, making it harder to see through. It is the same reason a TV screen is black.
How does black shade mesh look from outside compared to white or matching colors?
From the outside, black sun shades generally look better and enhance the window. If you match the mesh to the house color, for example tan mesh on a tan house, the windows blend in and can look like plywood or missing windows. A black shade on that same house makes the window stand out instead.
Does white shade mesh still work for blocking heat?
White mesh still shades the window, but it is harder to see through and looks less natural from outside. It is available for people who prefer a lighter look, though most choose black for the combination of view retention and appearance. Both use the same patented non-fray EZ Snap solar shading fabric.
Can you combine multiple windows or skylights into one shade kit to save money?
Yes, larger shade kits work well for projects with multiple windows or skylights, and combining projects saves money. The EZ Snap Shade Kit Builder determines the best layout, nests the windows efficiently, and recommends the correct kit size. Entering your email returns a customized layout diagram and snap counts for each window to help you order and plan cuts correctly.
