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Record sun direction, glare, privacy need, desired view and how much ventilation the space needs.
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A tighter mesh can improve shade and privacy while reducing view and airflow. A more open mesh can preserve view and ventilation but provides a different level of screening.

Record sun direction, glare, privacy need, desired view and how much ventilation the space needs.
Perceived privacy changes when the lighting balance reverses at night, so fabric selection should consider evening use as well as daylight.
Clear PVC and blockout materials solve different problems and should be considered separately where mesh cannot deliver the required outcome.
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