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Solar Shades Phoenix AZ | Sun Screens and Awnings by Barrier Insulation, Inc. Statewide Arizona
Awnings utilize acrylic canvas or a mesh fabric, which allows some view-thru while blocking the sun's rays. The roller at the top may be hand-cranked or motorized. The fabric is gravity-fed, with a weighted bottom rail pulling the fabric down between guide rails or guy wires. Exterior shades are much more effective at blocking heat than interior shades, since they block the heat before it enters the glass.
By reducing the effect of the sun on your glass areas you dramatically reduce the amount of heat that builds up inside your home. This in turn makes your home more comfortable and reduces your air conditioning bill. Or even avoids the need for air conditioning.
Solar screens are like a sun shade hat covering the house. If you feel cooler under your hat then so does your house. The difference is approximately 15 degrees cooler. Solar screens also provides a thermal barrier and medium insulation since the gap between the screen and the window is similar to double pane glass where the gap between the panes and the air provides the insulation.
Solar screens protect people from the sun's energy and shield eyes from its harmful glare. Moreover, they help keep homes cool. Solar screens also help homeowners save money. Though traditionally more expensive than traditional blinds or shades, these pay for themselves with the money they save the homeowner on electric bills.
Solar screens reflect the sunlight's rays and do not let them penetrate the window. The screens absorb the heat and reflect it back to the window. Solar screens' benefits range from energy cost savings to ultraviolet protection.
Solar screens average about $1 to $2 per square foot, making them a relatively inexpensive energy savings alternative. Screens also can be made into shades that can be lowered or raised as needed. They can be attached to a remote control for even greater access.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/129603-benefits-solar-screens/#ixzz19X6QFjyP |
