Well, Window Solar Screens are a better choice because they block the heat, glare, and UV light from getting to the window in the first place. Window film/tint are interior applications and are not designed for your double pane windows. They are great at blocking glare and UV light, but not thermal energy. There are some film/tint products that help block thermal energy, but they are expensive. Film/tints were designed for single pane windows such as car windows or commercial windows.

Be careful, applying window film/tint to your home's double pane windows because they may void any window warranties you may have. As a matter of fact, adding film/tint may cause damage to a double pane window. You see, film/tint is applied to the inside pane of a double paned window. So, as the sun's energy travels through the outside pane of glass, the film/tint on the inside pane reflects the sun's energy; trapping it in-between the two panes of glass. The trapped thermal energy can damage the seal between the two panes of glass causing the window to loss the inert gas that gives the double pane window it thermal protection. This will then allow condensation to develop in between the two panes of glass causing ugly streaks you cannot remove. We have even seen the pane of glass with the film/tint get so hot that it actually shatters. This brings up another flaw with film/tint. If a window breaks it is almost impossible to match the same color of film/tint with the existing windows. If you have that problem, we can help. Get Shade Shield Window Solar Screens.

There is no way for anyone to give you a specific accurate figure; there are too many variables involved. Therefore, we are not the kind of company who will make up a statistic. However, solar screens will dramatically reduce the cooling cost portion of your electric bill considering factual statistics on how much heat they block. Some statistic shown up to a 20% savings. We have seen savings of $50-$60 savings a month after Shade Shield Window Solar Screens had been installed. With the decrease in use of your AC Unit, you will even see that the window solar screens will pay for themselves within a short period. Plus, they will help your air conditioner last longer and need fewer repairs due to the reduction of its normal workload.

We are a family owned small business since 2009. We offer FREE window washing with screen installation. We use metal corners that last longer than plastic corners. We also use color matching aluminum screws/hardware, one-inch wide frame for durability, and larger spline to roll mesh for a tighter screen. We dispose/recycle your old screens for you. We give personalized attention to each and every customer, apply unsurpassed reliability and professionalism and offer excellent install and product warranties to attain a long-term relationship with our valued customers.

No, some people think they will get more benefits from passive solar heating with the solar screen off in the wintertime. However, there are fewer daytime hours in the winter season, it is also usually more overcast, limiting your chances of passive solar heating. Solar screens also create somewhat of a barrier, keeping the cold winter winds off your glass, similar to a storm window, therefore, keeping the temperature of the glass warmer.

Absolutely, Window Solar Screens will drastically reduce the chances of fading due to UV light damaging your curtains, blinds, wood floors, carpets, furniture and pictures.

Well, that is going to depend. If you want more light, better airflow and visibility, you should go with 80%. If you want more heat, glare, and UV light reduction and energy efficiency you should go with the 90%. You can also mix and match your protection levels. Put 90% protection on the real problem areas and 80% on less problem areas. There are really four times we recommend 90%. First would be if the homeowner has single pane windows. Second would be if the homeowner gets more than 4 hours of "direct sunlight" on a window. Third would be if the homeowner has windows that do not have any interior sun control such as blinds or curtains. Fourth would be if the homeowner was getting a lot of glare on a computer screen or TV screen. Other than that, 80% works just fine.

Great question. The answer is, Yes. You see, there are two types of heat, Direct and Radiating. Direct Heat is when the sun's energy is directed at a surface or window. Windows with the sun's direct energy can reach 120+ degrees. This usually occurs on the south and west facing elevations on a home. Radiating Heat is based on the ambient air temperature that is touching a surface or window. Double pane windows only really block about 20% of the sun's thermal energy.

So, a typical San Antonio summer is around 100 degrees. That means if it is 100 degrees outside, then the amount of the sun's thermal energy coming through a double pane window is about 80 degrees on the windows "NOT" getting "Direct Heat". Windows getting "Direct Heat" will be in the high 90's. All that heat radiates into the rooms of your home making them uncomfortable and driving your electricity bills higher.

Now, if you have you A/C Unit set for anything less than 80 degrees, that means you're A/C Unit is fighting the heat. So, what happens is you're A/C turns on and cools the house down, but the sun heats the house back up. The A/C turns back on, cooling the home back down again. The home heats back up. A/C turns back on. This constant cycling of your A/C Unit is why your cooling makes up 75% of your electric bill in the hotter months. It also put a lot of wear and tear on the unit itself. That equals high repair bills.

Not normally, solar screens help reduce the damaging ultraviolet rays, however the 80% screening is usually suggested for plants that require more light.

Yes, Window Solar Screens are incredibly "pet resistant" being that they are vinyl-coated polyester. However, nothing is "pet proof".

Window Solar Screens are designed to keep Direct Heat and Radiating Heat from entering you home. If some of your windows don't get direct sunlight (due to trees or patio covers), heat may still transfer through the glass due to Radiating Heat. For maximum energy efficiency, Window Solar Screens should be added to all glass surfaces and windows. However, we do understand if you only want to start off with the windows that get the direct heat first and add other screens later.

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