The simple answer is that Solar Screens stop the sun’s rays before they ever have a chance to reach your window. In contrast, window tint goes on the inside of the window, actually working against nicer insulated windows (some window tinting can actually void warranties on dual or triple paned windows due to the overheating possibilities). The same goes for all blinds and interior window coverings. Your window will still heat up and radiant heat will still heat up your home. Solar Screens work with your windows to keep the heat out and act as another insulation barrier making your home more efficient, more comfortable and saving you money. Mike’s Mobile Screens offers the highest quality Solar Screen materials available that block 80-90% of the sun’s UV rays.
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How Solar Screens Can Save You Money!
It is 2015 and by now, most people agree that energy efficient products and appliances can save you money when the bill comes. While Solar Panels can be expensive, there is a way to protect your house and save money on your power bill. Installing Solar Screens can save you money, up to 30% on your monthly energy bill.
The Greenhouse Effect
Let us first explain what the sun does to your home. Have you ever gotten into your car in the summer and it was scorching hot? What about the winter? Even in the winter on a sunny day, your car can get pretty warm inside when you leave it outside.
The Sun’s rays can go through glass and heat up an area (e.g. car, Greenhouse, houses, any space with windows). Once the Sun Rays have gone through the glass, the heat is trapped inside and heat up the space. This is called The Greenhouse Effect.
Radiant Heat
Radiant heat is another way your home gets hot. This is the heat that you feel when standing next to a window that gets a lot of Sun. This window is also hot to the touch and transfers that heat into your home. The Sun’s Rays can also damage or fade carpet, couches, and furniture over long periods of over exposure. The Sun can be very damaging to your home, but we can help! Well, Solar Screens can help! Solar Screens can save you money by reducing this radiant heat coming from your windows.
Solar Screens to the Rescue!
Solar Screens offer amazing protection against the Sun’s UV rays. In fact, Solar Screens can block up to 90% of the Sun’s UV rays, which, in turn, can save you up to 30% on your energy bill! That is not all. They can lower the temperature inside up to 15-20 degrees. For a full list of features, please visit our Solar Screen Page. Solar Screens are generally installed covering the entire window. They are made from a nylon weave that is able to absorb the heat from the Sun before your windows do.
What about Window Films?
Window films cannot match the efficiency of Solar Screens. Window films are applied to the inside of the window. This does not help. In most dual pane windows, Argon gas is present between panes. Although Argon gas is not dangerous, heat can cause pressure between the panes to rise and eventually shatter you windows. We do not recommend the use of window films.
Do Shutters work?
How about shutters? Shutters are a great way to gain privacy and block out sunlight, however; you will run into a familiar problem. Radiant heat. As the Sun beats down on your window, the shutters will also heat up and transfer that heat into your home. Solar Screens can save you money by reducing this radiant heat from the windows.
Solar Screens are installed on the exterior of your home and protect against the Sun’s Rays. Solar Screens are the only solution that tackle the problem of the powerful Sun where it makes sense; before the heat touches your home.