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Top 8 Reasons Why We Love Solar Window Screens
Solar window screens are changing the way Dallas residents think about the sunlight. During the warm summer months, the sun can be unbearably hot. And combined with the city’s humidity, it doesn’t take much to sweat around the home.
That’s why we love solar window screens on our Dallas home. Here are 10 reasons why we wouldn’t live in a Dallas home that didn’t have solar screens:
8) Avoid UV radiation and fading
Ultraviolet light is a type of radiation that we’ve all experienced. Too much of it causes sunburn. UV light also fades our furnishings and carpet in areas of the home that are frequently exposed to direct sunlight. Solar shades provide ample protection from UV radiation, which means your home’s coloring will never look faded again.
7) Protection from mosquitos and other bugs
Nobody likes mosquitos. And bugs are called ‘bugs’ for a reason. Protect yourself from both of these nuisances by installing solar shades around your Dallas backyard. Mosquitos and other bugs won’t be able to get through and you’ll be able to enjoy a beer on your backyard patio without swatting away the flies.
6) Better privacy
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want people walking by on the sidewalk to look inside my home. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens without solar screens or shades installed. After installing solar screens, it’s difficult to see into the home but easy to see out of it. This is great for privacy and it also provides better protection against someone who seeks to rob your home.
5) No glare on TVs or computer screens
Prior to installing solar screens, the TV room in our home was so bright that, during the late hours of the day, watching TV was basically impossible. The glare was too bright to properly see the screen. After installing solar screens, the TV is bright throughout the day. This is why solar screens are so popular in offices and businesses – they make it easier for employees to see computer screens.
4) Avoid air conditioner replacements and maintenance
Air conditioners aren’t cheap. And when the A/C is running constantly for an entire summer, you’re going to have to repair or replace it eventually. Solar shades take a significant load off of the A/C unit and help you save money on repairs and replacements.
3) Reduce utility bills
When looking up energy saving tips online, it’s easy to find tips that save a few pennies a month. Unplugging phone chargers from the wall, for example, won’t save more than a few pennies a year. Solar shades, on the other hand, can reduce utility bills by 30% or more. That’s a lot of money!
2) Protection from the cold
Most people think of solar screens and associate them with warm summer months. But we leave our solar screens on all year round. The same technology that keeps homes cool in the summer will insulate homes in the winter as well. Plus, UV radiation is a year-round problem.
1) Protection from the heat
In the summer, the house can feel unbearably hot. At least, it did feel unbearably hot until we installed solar screens. Now, summers are bearable, the air conditioner doesn’t have to work so hard, and everybody’s happy.