As sunlight passes through your windows, the heat from solar radiation is absorbed. Inside the home your draperies and window coverings do little to stop the greenhouse effect. This makes your air conditioner run harder and for longer periods to try and keep your home at a comfortable temperature. This is where sun screens come in handy. They block the suns rays before they enter your home. Sun screens can block or reflect up to 95% of the sun’s heat and keep the inside temperature from rising by up to 20 degrees. Shade screen are an economical way to keep your home cooler.
There are many colors to choose from and you can even choose how easy the screens are to see through. This also let’s you customize the screens for privacy. Some people place screens around there patios to have an enclosed space to enjoy. Some may choose to place screens around their hot tub to block out nosey neighbors. There are almost unlimited applications for shade screens.
These may also be called solar screens. Estimates show full investment being paid back after just 2 or 3 cooling seasons. Many homes experienced up to 32% energy savings.
Call us today for a free in-home estimate. We think you will agree that sun screens are an excellent addition to your home and how much you could save on your energy costs.