A
solar window screen will aid in keeping the rays
of the sun out of the house. This helps in lowering energy bills, a
concern for many people today. Of course, these screens can do much
more than simply lower energy bills.
For example, a solar window screen is capable of reducing sun damage
to furniture, walls, rugs, and other sun-sensitive items. It is not
uncommon to pull a couch out from its place beneath the window and find
that the entire couch has faded except for the parts that were never
in the sun. At other times, a painting may be removed from the wall
to reveal that the paint beneath it has not faded as the rest of the
wall has. The purchase of a solar screen can aid in preventing these
situations from occurring.
These screens can block out 80-100% of harmful UV rays.
Another benefit that a solar window screen can offer is privacy. These
screens block the view into a home, while still allowing those indoors
to have a good view out.
Of course, it is good to keep in mind that people will be able to see
into a home at night when it is lit from within. It is also good to
know that plants may need to be moved closer to screened windows to
ensure that they receive the right amount of light they need.
Depending on where a solar window screen is purchased and on which
type is bought, it may make a window look dark from the outside. If
this is undesirable, a different color of screen besides black is a
smart move. Researching photos of other homes which have added the screens
is a good way to gain a clearer idea of how they may appear on a different
building. Before and after photos are very useful in this situation.