Published on April 30, 2025
The summer sun brings warmth and joy but can also turn your home into a sweltering sauna. Traditional blinds can help block some light, but they often trap heat inside, making your air conditioning work overtime. This is where exterior-mounted shades become a game-changer for summer comfort and lowering energy bills.
Here’s why exterior-mounted shades reign supreme:
Beyond the benefits, exterior shades offer a clean and modern aesthetic, adding a touch of sophistication to your home’s exterior.
Check out the screens in action and how they significantly lower indoor temperatures. With various styles and materials, such as awnings, roll-down shades, and fabric screens, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your needs and style.
While traditional blinds still have their place, consider switching to exterior-mounted shades for ultimate summer comfort and energy savings. Your wallet and your air conditioner will thank you!
Jessica Croft | June 2024
Welcome to Ontario Screen Systems! We are the leading provider of Phantom retractable screens for doors, windows, and large openings in Ontario, including motorized screens.
We’ve been providing customers with innovative and well-designed screening options for their homes across Ontario and throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1994. Our Screen Experts offer high-quality retractable screens ranging from single and double-door to motorized screens for decks, patios, and other large openings that retract out of sight when not in use. We have screens for all types of homes and budgets! Call us at 1-888-PHANTOM or fill out the Contact Us form for a FREE estimate.
Ontario Screen Systems Inc.
1295 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 14
(West of Dixie Road)
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 3E6
905.624.0824 – Local
416.410.0824 – Toronto
1.888.742.6866 – Toll Free
905.624.1091 – Facsimile
Ontario Screen Systems is an active member of Building, Industry and Land Development (Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association)