Solar screens, like radiant barrier foils or low emissivity paints are not insulators, They help reduce the sun's Solar heat from entering into your home through the windows . It's this Solar heat gain that can cook the interior of your home.This solar heat gain is great in the winter, but bad in the summer.

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Reducing solar gain is the name of the game when it comes to saving energy in the South. The Southern United States can get blistered by the sun during the hot months of the year. Solar rays can heat up roofs, windows, walls and doors. Learn how these sun rays affect our homes and living spaces. This video will provide to you the know how to effectively reduce the solar radiation that heats up our homes. Part 2 of 2 Enjoy!

So by installing solar screens on the windows that get direct sunlight we can reduce the amount of radiant heat entering through your windows by as much as 90%.Most solar screens are made of a mesh screen material that blocks 70, 80 or 90% of the sun's infrared heat. This can be a pretty effective way to reduce cooling loads near any window that gets direct sunlight. Solar screens can help reduce your HVAC energy consumption by as much as 18%.  Also solar screens are removable. So you can take advantage of the suns natural radiant heat during the winter months.But if your homes windows don't recieve direct sunlight, then solar screens will save you very little if any money on your utility bills. Because appearence is very important you may want to install solar screens on all windows for a uniform appearance.
Also solar screens usually come in three different colors: cafe brown, charcoal black and steel gray. So you can pick a color that matches your home best.

In addition, solar screens can be manufactured with a divided light look. Giving windows a more decorative appeal. So if you think you might need solar screens but you're not sure, give SEI a call to set up an Energy Tune Up Inspection today.