Betterliving™ Solar Shades

Filter The Sun or Provide a Privacy Screen

Protect your home or sunroom from the sun with Betterliving’s motorized exterior solar shades that help you control the sun from the outside, providing privacy and shade.

The most efficient way to block the sun’s heat is from the outside – before it can heat the window glass! Solar shades can block the sun’s heat while still providing visibility to the outside.

Roll-up solar shades pay for themselves year after year in reduced energy costs and protect your furnishings from harmful UV rays that may cause fading. The perfect solution for your sunroom to block heat or add privacy.

Our shade fabrics are available in various colours, weaves, and styles. Our sun control fabrics include acrylic awning fabric and PVC-coated polyester. Use our “captured edge” shade system with a fiberglass or Phifer Tuff Screen to make a bug-proof enclosure.

Polyester and fiberglass screen fabrics are available from 5% to 40% openness to control how much light you want to enter your home!

Motorize your shade for the ultimate inconvenience. With the push of a button, control any of your shades individually or move several of them together.

Is Home Automation Available For My Solar Shade?

Yes! With the Somfy myLink™, you can control your solar shade from your smartphone. For more information, please select the Specifications tab above.

Horizontal Shade:

Also, you can cover large openings with a horizontal solar screen using our solar shade fabrics. Use them as a privacy screen or a windbreak. For more information visit our Horizontal Shade page.

Betterliving Solar Shades can be utilized in Residential Buildings:

• Sunroom
• Window and Doors
• Garage
• As a Screen Room

Betterliving Solar Shades can be utilized on Commercial Buildings:

• Restaurants
• Cafe’s
• Car Dealerships
• Offices
• And many more

Craft-Bilt’s solar shades are a versatile and effective solution for enhancing comfort and energy efficiency in homes and businesses.

These shades are designed to block a significant portion of the sun’s heat and glare while allowing natural light to filter through, making them ideal for various applications.

Home Use: Solar shades can be installed in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens to reduce heat gain and glare, creating a more comfortable living environment. They help maintain indoor temperatures, reduce the need for air conditioning, and lower energy bills.

Office Spaces: Solar shades can improve employee comfort and productivity in commercial settings by minimizing screen glare and regulating office temperatures. This creates a pleasant work environment and can also lead to energy savings.

Outdoor Areas: Craft-Bilt’s solar shades can be used in patios, pergolas, and sunrooms, providing shade and protecting from harmful UV rays while still enjoying the outdoor views. They offer privacy without compromising on the ambiance of the space.

Sustainability: By reducing reliance on air conditioning, solar shades contribute to a building’s overall energy efficiency and sustainability efforts.

Overall, Craft-Bilt’s solar shades are a practical addition to any space, promoting comfort, energy savings, and aesthetic appeal while being easy to operate and maintain.

Control your retractable screens with a smartphone or tablet!

The myLink puts you in control. You can operate your motorized shade and screens with your favourite mobile device, whether at home or not. The myLink can control any Somfy product featuring Radio Technology.
You can easily add myLink to existing installations or include smartphone app control from the beginning.

Solar Shades

Our Solar shades have various guide mechanisms like aircraft cables, stainless rods,  or extruded aluminum channels. The extruded channel model is also available with a pop-out awning feature.

Solar Shades suit residential window shading, including sunrooms and solariums, but are also ideal for commercial sun control applications.

Solar Shade with Captured Edge (Keder)

Solar shades feature captured edge (Keder) technology to keep out pesky insects and control the weather more effectively. They also filter out more light than our regular solar shade models.

Convert your garage or porch into a screen room with our Phifer Tuff Screen fabric. Automate your sunshade with our motor and remote control options.

Captured Edge (Keder)

Colour Options for Solar Shade Frames

Betterliving Solar Shades are powered by Somfy Motors, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialized motors and control systems for retractable awnings and shade products.

Craft-Bilt has a huge selection of Solar Screen Fabric colours and types. Please visit our Solar Shade and Privacy Fabrics to view available fabric colours and other options.