The Solucent™ "Whole-Building Exterior Shading System" employs four different pre-engineered mesh products that provide:

Veils lie parallel to a building facade or curtainwall, often utilizing long spans of architectural mesh to minimize the number of protrusions needed. They usually feature metal fabric in large-scaled, flexible open weaves which allow for optimized transparency and a modern, clean aesthetic.

Veils provide the maximum amount of energy savings because they completely screen the building exterior. They are transparent, but do not offer completely clear views. Veils are specified on South, East and West-facing facades.

Visors lie perpendicular to a building facade, situated over windows. They often utilize small-scale, rigid metal fabric weaves because they are a smaller, less expensive application, much like an awning. However, Visors offer style and durability far exceeding traditional awnings.

Visors provide a moderate amount of energy savings and clear views out of windows. They can be specified on all sides of a building.

Fins lie perpendicular to a building facade, situated beside windows. They often utilize long spans of architectural mesh to minimize building protrusions. Fins are visually unique because they jut out of a facade to bring it texture and interest.

Fins provide a moderate amount of energy savings and clear views out of windows. They are specified on East and West-facing facades.

Canopies are utilized above building entrances and in outdoor courtyards to provide an exterior shade environment. They can be built using either flexible mesh or rigid metal fabric weaves, depending on their style (draped vs. straight).

Canopies effectively reduce heat island effect and provide clear views. They offer little, if any, energy savings. They can specified on a building facade or independent of the building itself.