Shades designed to reduce glare and block harmful UV rays while maintaining your view. Serving Gardner and surrounding areas with professional installation and lifetime parts & labor.
As a Kansas City-based company, we take pride in serving our Gardner neighbors with premium solar shades and expert installation.
Based in the Kansas City metro, we know Gardner homes inside and out.
2-4 weeks for most Gardner orders. Rush available.
We come to you with samples. No showroom visit required.
Gardner homeowners choosing UV-blocking solar shades benefit from our deep understanding of Johnson County's intense summer sun and south/west-facing window challenges. New construction homes in Estates of Gardner and Homestead typically feature large windows designed to maximize natural light—but this creates significant glare and heat issues, especially in home offices and sunrooms. Solar shades solve this by filtering harmful UV rays while maintaining clear outdoor views of the surrounding landscape. Gardner's affordable new-home market means homeowners are looking for smart upgrades that increase comfort and protect their investment. Solar shades deliver both: they reduce summer cooling costs, prevent furniture fading, and improve productivity in home offices by eliminating screen glare. We've installed hundreds of solar shade systems in similar Gardner neighborhoods and understand the specific window orientations and sun angles that create the most problems.
| Feature | UV-Blocking Solar Shades | Big Box Alternative | DIY Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Premium solar fabrics with superior UV blocking | Standard synthetic blends | Budget fabrics prone to fading |
| Installation | Professional measured and installed | Installation extra ($50-150 per window) | Self-install risks improper fit and gaps |
| Warranty | 5-Year Parts & Labor covers everything | 1-2 year manufacturer only | No warranty on installation |
| UV Protection | Up to 99% UV blocking | 70-80% blocking | Varies widely, unreliable |
| Local Support | Lifetime adjustments and service | Corporate phone line | No support |
| Benefit | How It Helps | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| UV Protection | Blocks 90-99% of harmful rays depending on openness factor, preventing furniture, artwork, and hardwood floors from fading | Living rooms, sunrooms, home offices with direct sun exposure |
| Glare Reduction | Eliminates screen glare on TVs, computers, and tablets while maintaining outdoor views | Home offices, media rooms, spaces where screen work happens daily |
| Energy Savings | Reduces heat gain by up to 20 degrees, lowering summer cooling costs | West-facing windows, sunrooms, upper-floor bedrooms |
| View Preservation | Sheer solar fabrics maintain clear visibility outdoors while blocking heat and rays | Any room where you want to see outside while staying cool |
| Furniture Protection | Extended UV blocking prevents expensive upholstery, rugs, and wood finishes from sun damage | Rooms with valuable furniture, artwork, or antiques |
“Great affordable options for our first home in Gardner. The team made the whole process easy and stress-free.”
Tyler & Megan J.
Gardner, KS
Faux Wood Blinds
“Even though we're a bit south of the city, KC Blinds came out promptly and did excellent work.”
Josh K.
Gardner, KS
Roller Shades
Fast-growing southern Johnson County city with affordable new construction homes.
Zip codes served: 66030
Schedule your free in-home consultation today. Our experts will help you find the perfect solar shades for your home.
