Exclusive Benefits. Halcyon Shades offer proprietary performance and protection benefits combined with the opportunity to conserve on energy costs- all while preserving a view from the outside.

• Reject 99% of sun's harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays
• Reject up to 80% of sun's energy
• Reduce up to 97% of unwanted glare for improved vision, less fatigue
• Provide tasteful interior and exterior appearance
• Maintain daytime privacy
• Protect fading of interior furnishings
• Offer choices in levels of reflectivity based on performance needs
• Protection from skin damage
• Conserve energy costs
• Maintain transparent view of the outside

Polyester shade material structure consists of a micro thin layer of metal bonded with a strong laminating adhesive to provide exceptional reflective properties for the best solar solution. Using a precise vacuum coating process, the shade material is given the light and heat-reflecting properties of metal.

Quality Testing:
All Halcyon Shades are custom made to fit your windows and individually tested before shipment to ensure they meet the highest standards.

ASTM C 1363-97 Thermal Performance Tests
 
Energy Savings
 Single Pane Window
 Dual Pane Window
 
Energy Cost Reduction*
 Up to 15%
 Up to 10%
 
Solar Heat Gain Reduction**
 76% Better
 50% Better
 
Insulating U Factor
 27% Better
 12-15% Better
 
ASTM Energy Performance Testing results from an independent lab certified by the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) are outstanding and provide vital information on energy savings. Shades used in tests were RS2G- Grey/Silver with Side Rails.

*Reduce energy costs up to 15% if shades are down during noon to evening heat and side rails are used on the single pane window and up to 10% savings on a dual pane window. The tests indicate insulation performance is 27% better with Halcyon Shades and Total Solar Reflection- the percentage of solar energy (UV, visible and infrared) reflected is 99%.
**Same as Shading Coefficient Reduction