Solar Screen Installation
Solar screens are an effective way to lower your energy bills in the summer by keeping the sunlight out--but without affecting how well you see through your windows. The screens can increase your home's energy efficiency and reduce your electricity bills by up to 50 percent in the summer as well as reduce your heating bills by 10 percent in the winter. You might even save enough to cover their cost in only two years.
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Price Range
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When you decide on a budget for your solar screen project, bear in mind that as with most things, you get what you pay for. Some of the do-it-yourself kits are less expensive, but their corners may be weaker and the fasteners might not be as effective. Keep in mind that often you save enough on energy bills during the first two years to pay for them.
Window Measurement
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Compile a full list of the measurements for all of your windows. You want solar screens on all the windows, not just the ones that face the sun. These screens act as a blanket in the winter to help keep the heat from leaving your home and the cold from coming in.
Solar Screen Manufacturers
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There are several solar screen manufacturers' products that fit many small budgets as well as the custom ones that may be more expensive. Weigh the quality you get from what you pay and how long it may last. The do-it-yourself kits are less expensive, but they may not last as long or be as effective as some of the professional installations.
Product Lines
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The solar screen manufacturer you choose may have a variety of designs with different aesthetics, various fasteners or price ranges. Select a design that works well with your home. Go with the most secure fasteners you can afford. You do not want your solar screens coming off or getting damaged during a storm.
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