Kool Kurtains — How to Measure

Kool Kurtains™ are a NEW, Technically-Advanced product that are SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN to deflect up

Want a barn curtain proven to deflect up to 80% of the sun's heat?

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Kool Kurtains™ are a NEW, Technically-Advanced product that are Scientifically Proven to deflect up to 80%of the sun’s heat rays.

How Important is Your Horse’s Comfort To YOU?

Like you and I, your horse just wants to have a comfortable life. They want good food, clean water, and loving care. Horses don’t want to be sweating in the sun or having insects crawling all over their face and bodies. A shelter is nice, so is a barn— but how hot is that shelter or barn in the heat of the noon day sun? Wouldn’t it be nice to keep the glare of the sun from overheating that nice shelter or barn?KoolKurtainsare made from an extremely advanced textile called CS80 (certified Shade 80) which actually is scientifically proven to deflect up to 80% of the sun’s heat rays!! Horses love the cool… they’ll soon learn to seek out the areas protected by KoolKurtains!

Make Your Horse’s Home A Happier, More Bug-Free, Bird-Free, Heat- Free Place To Be!

Kool Kurtainsare the newest, technologically-advanced means to affordablycreate a cool, bug-free, and bird-free haven for your horses.Kool Kurtains offer passive cooling and environmental screening for your equine facility while permitting airflow. Kool Kurtains are great for run-in-sheds, barn aisles, stall doors, dutch doors, and arenas. If you need shade or insect and bird screening; you need Kool Kurtains.

At Kool Kurtains—We Make Shade!

Kool Kurtains are made from CSTechnologies’ exclusive textile, CS 80®, (Certified Shade 80) a durable, weather resistant, anti-microbial textile that has beenscientifically tested and certified to a deflection rate of up to 80% of the sun’s heat rays. The percentage of deflection varies with the angle of the sun. This technologically- advanced textile and its application via Kool Kurtains, provides many advantages for horse, farm and ranch operations of all sizes.

Which Colors Help Repel Bugs More and Which Are“Cooler"?

You will be surprised to learn thatALL the colors offer the Same cooling properties… there is no difference! ALL are certified “CS80” and all will help provide a noticeable temperature change your horses will enjoy. Now— for the ability to repel bugs— the Darker colors do better. Bugs do not like feeling ’trapped’ and when they see the black or dark bay, it reminds them of a cave and they want to avoid it. So, the darker colors are a little more ‘bug repellent”

Note:Also the Darker colors let a little less ‘light’ in— so it appears a little darker inside.

What Sizes For Barn Aisle OR RUN-IN-Shed Applications?

Kool Kurtains Panels come standard 35.5” wide.

Kool Kurtains come standard lengths in 6” increments 7.0’ through 10.0’

Kool Kurtains have a 2” reinforced header with grommets at the top of each panel for easy installation and application.

Kool Kurtains are usually attached to theinsideheader of the aisle or run-in.

Ideally, Kool Kurtains panels should overlap each other by 4 to 6 inches.

Kool Kurtains shouldnever touch the ground or cover a center post or pole.

Kool Kurtains come in three standard colors: Dark Bay (chocolate brown), Black, and Natural Weave (light beige tweed).

All colors provide the same scientifically-tested protection: up to 80% deflection of the sun’s heat rays.

Custom lengths and applications are available.

To Measure for Kool Kurtains, You Only Need To Take 2 Measurements!

Measuringis so easy!! You need theHeightof the open space (how tall is the open space) and theLegnth— how Wide is the open space? That’s pretty much all you need.

Note:If the Run In Shed has a pole or post in the middle - you will want to measure each section separately. We want the Post or Pole exposed so your horses— and you— don’t run into it!

Order Your Kool Kurtains Today!

You will wonder how you ever got along without them. Make your pasture shelter or barn a True Shelter from Heat, Sun, Rain , Snow— and Bugs! Your horses will Love having a place to escape the outdoor elements, flies and mosquitoes and you will love seeing happy horses. Call EllieatKool Kurtainstoday— we’ll help you with your order and answer all questions you have. Order today and make your horse’s life Cooler and Happier!

The Solution Section

What are Kool Kurtains and what problem do they solve?

Kool Kurtains are passive shade and screening panels that hang in the openings of barns, run-in sheds, stall doors, dutch doors, and arena entrances. They're made from CS80® (Certified Shade 80), an exclusive textile from Certified Shade Technologies that scientifically tests at up to 80% deflection of the sun's heat rays. The panels block direct sun while permitting airflow — so the shelter cools down without becoming a stagnant box. Secondary benefits per Kool Kurtains: bug screening (especially flies and mosquitoes), bird screening (keeps barn aisles and run-ins cleaner), and rain/snow protection. The deflection percentage varies with the angle of the sun.

What colors are available, and do darker colors keep more bugs out?

Three standard colors: Black, Dark Bay (chocolate brown), and Natural Weave (light beige tweed). Custom colors available at an additional price: White, Hunter Green, Grey, and Beige — Kool Kurtains will send swatches and quote the upcharge. All colors deliver the same CS80 cooling rate — there's no thermal difference. The bug-repellent answer is yes for darker colors: per Kool Kurtains, darker tones read like a cave entrance to flying insects, and bugs avoid feeling "trapped," so Black and Dark Bay perform better than Natural Weave for fly and mosquito screening. Trade-off: darker colors also let in less ambient light, so the inside reads slightly dimmer.

What's the standard panel size and how do I measure my opening?

Standard panels are 35.5 inches wide. Standard lengths run from 7.0 feet through 10.0 feet in 6-inch increments. Each panel has a 2-inch reinforced header with grommets at the top for hanging. Measuring is genuinely two numbers: the HEIGHT of the open space (how tall) and the WIDTH (how wide). Important application rules: panels should overlap each other by 4–6 inches; the bottom of each panel should sit 4–6 inches off the ground so a horse doesn't step on it; and Kool Kurtains shouldn't cover a center post or pole — measure each section separately so the post stays exposed (so neither you nor your horses run into it). Custom lengths are available for non-standard openings.

How do I install them?

Easy DIY install through the grommeted header. Two common methods customers use, depending on wind exposure: large cup hooks on the inside header of the aisle or run-in (caution: open-ended hooks need to be high enough that horses can't lift the panel off, and secure enough that the panels won't lift off in wind), or heavy-duty staples for high-wind areas. The choice is usually dictated by how much wind your opening sees. Kool Kurtains is happy to advise on hanging method for your specific application — call them with the opening details and they'll walk you through it.

How do I get my horses comfortable with the curtains the first time?

Be patient — horses react to anything new. Per Kool Kurtains: stand back at first (the horse may jump in and out the first couple of passes), reward standing near the panels, let your horse touch them with their nose, and walk in and out yourself a few times so the horse sees you do it without trouble. Within a few sessions, most horses learn there's nothing to fear and start seeking out the cool, screened space. Many owners report their horses come to enjoy the gentle brush of the Kurtains over their backs and sides as they pass through. Don't rush the desensitization — give it a few minutes the first day and most horses settle quickly.

Can I leave them up in winter, or do I take them down seasonally?

You can leave them up year-round. Many customers run Kool Kurtains on run-in sheds even in cold-climate states. Reported benefits in winter: keeping rain and snow out of the shelter (preserves bedding), blocking cold winter winds, and giving horses a sense of privacy and protection inside the run-in. The CS80 textile is durable and weather-resistant, so multi-season exposure isn't a degradation concern. If you'd rather pull them down for the winter, the grommet hanging method makes it a 5-minute job per panel.

What does a typical run-in shed installation cost?

Per Kool Kurtains: panels run $69–$99 each, depending on panel length (the 10.0' panels are at the upper end). Worked example from the source: a 15-foot wide opening that's 8 feet tall (no center pole) takes about 5 panels ordered at the 7.5-foot length (so the panels sit 4–6 inches off the ground). Five panels at $69–$99 puts a typical run-in opening in the $345–$495 range plus shipping. Pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors — confirm current pricing with Kool Kurtains directly. Custom orders, custom colors, and large applications (horse trailers, dog shelters, arena openings, barn windows, patios) are quoted on request.

Can Kool Kurtains do custom orders for non-barn applications?

Yes. Per Kool Kurtains, custom applications are a routine part of the business. Common custom orders include horse trailers (rear and side openings), dog shelters and kennels, barn windows (where standard panels don't fit the opening shape), arena openings, and patios and porches for human shade applications. Imagination-is-the-limit framing per Ellie at Kool Kurtains — call 301-407-0744 with your opening dimensions and intended use, and they'll quote and produce. Email info@KoolKurtains.com. Based in Ocala, Florida.