Building Hardware Resource

Solar window screen is a new kind of screen which contain the basic functions of window screen as well as some special function. Solar window screens are great additions to any home. They block out both the heat and the light which reach a home through the rays of the sun.

Solar window screen are like sunglasses for windows.  Solar window screens are used to cover the outside of existing windows just like regular window screens but use different screen fabric material.

Sunlight is good for one’s health. However, just as too much sun can damage human skin, too much sun can damage furniture and carpets. This is evidenced in how a favorite couch may fade on the side facing a sunny window, while parts that see less light remain brighter.

Energy Efficiency
By blocking out the sun, solar screens keep rooms cooler in summer, making the indoor environment much more comfortable. Plus, you’ll save on your energy bills. Since you now have a natural thermostat sitting right in your windowsill, you’ll no longer have to rely on the air conditioning to moderate the temperature. And solar screens aren’t just useful in the summer months. They retain quite a bit of heat during the winter as well because instead of using ugly plastic wrap to seal up windows against winter winds, these shades provide a better looking and more efficient seal.

Solar window screens are fairly inexpensive ($1-$2 per square foot) and come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. They can be customized to fit any window, despite any irregular design or pattern, which means that they can even be installed over skylights, porch doors, or grid work. Oftentimes, they are permanently installed from the outside like any other mesh screen. This allows you to open your windows for ventilation, while still keeping out the sun, insects, and dust particles.Additional reasons to buy and install solar window screens include the privacy they provide, the bugs and dust they keep out, and the reduction of glare on windows they achieve.