Solar screens block UV rays 65-90%, preventing the sun from heating up your windows and your home. But the screens only block visibility 15% – 40% depending on fabric selected, so you still get plenty of light inside your home to keep your plants happy and healthy.

Do solar window screens really work?

Solar screens block UV rays 65-90%, preventing the sun from heating up your windows and your home. But the screens only block visibility 15% – 40% depending on fabric selected, so you still get plenty of light inside your home to keep your plants happy and healthy.

Do solar screens keep heat out?

Solar screens, when properly installed (with a small air gap between the glass and the screen material), prevent the heat from hitting the glass and permeating through. They reflect heat and UV rays out and away from the window, preventing the glass from heating up.

Do solar shades reduce glare?

Solar shades, sometimes called solar screens, dramatically reduce incoming UV rays, help reduce the radiant heat coming in through the windows and reduce glare, all while maintaining the view to the outside.

Do solar screens work in the winter?

In the summer, solar screens insulate your windows to prevent the heat from the outside leaking in and the coolness of your home from leaking out. In the winter, the same solar screens do the opposite, keeping the cold outside separate from the warmth inside.

Do solar screens help lower energy bills?

Solar screens are the most effective window treatments that you can apply to your home. They are great for lowering energy bills by stopping the heat transfer through your windows and doors while still maintaining your view.

Why are solar screens black?

Solar screens are made of special window screen mesh, often a polyester weave and sometimes made with the added durability of PVC coating. They are typically installed on the outside of windows, essentially blacking them out.

Can you see through 1 solar shades at night?

When a light is on in the room, people outside will be able to see directly into your home. While a solar shade provides privacy during the day, it will provide no privacy at night. So, in reality the answer is no, solar shades are not “magic” shades that provide privacy during both daytime and at night.

What is the best openness for solar shades?

A solar shade with medium openness factor (7%-10%) will preserve the view and provide protection against UV rays that could otherwise cause damage to you interior finishes and furnishings. A high openness factor (14%) of a solar screen results in the best visibility and significant glare reduction.

Are solar screens a good investment?

And by reducing the number of UV rays that enter your home, the screens also protect your furnishings from sun damage. Ultimately, if you’re looking to reduce your home energy bills over time and have the funds available to invest in the installation of solar screens, then they’re undoubtedly a worthwhile investment.

Do solar screens increase home value?

Solar screens are a great way to vastly improve your home’s energy efficiency, keep your home comfortable all year long, increase your home’s value and protect things like your furniture and drapery.

What is a solar screen suction cup?

This provides a great way to quickly fasten and un-fasten solar screens to the inside of a window in your car, home or RV. Our solar screen suction cups are clear and the diameter is 1 7/8″ when in use (1 3/4″ at rest). When in use, the thickness is about 0.7 inches.

How do I mount solar screen fabric without the frame?

Suction cups work best for mounting solar screen fabric without the frame on the inside of a window. We provide you with the requested number of clear suction cups, as well as clear, flat-head tacks, so you can position the suction cups where you need them and secure them with the matching tacks.

What are high performance solar screen fabrics?

High performance solar screen fabrics are designed to outperform light and dark fabrics when a project requires excellent heat control, glare control, UV protection and view through characteristics. High performance fabrics like SilverScreen and EnviroScreen have a highly reflective exterior regardless of the room-side color.

How do solar shade screen panels work?

Therefore, the glass pane is never heated by the screen and less energy from the sun in the form of UV rays is passed through the screen. High vacuum suction cups are strategically placed on the perimeter of the custom solar panel and allow you to attach solar shade screen panels direct to the window or door glass or any non-porous surface.