Before using window solar screens there are some things you need to consider. Many of the solar screens in the market are designed with the intention of blocking out a large amount of sunlight. So when you buy them you must consider about how darkening the window will affect the room and the activities that are done within. If the window has a great view that will also be another factor to consider as using a solar screen will not only block sunlight but also affect the view you see from the inside.
There are also more benefits you get from having solar screens for windows. They can protect home furniture, painting and carpets from incoming ultra-violet rays. If the objective of using solar screening is to make the house cooler then you need to get a screen that blocks out about 80% of sunlight. That level of screening is satisfactory in most climates as you would not want to remove all natural light.
However in a desert or hot and arid climate zone to keep out the sun’s heat you will need to use a screen that blocks about 90% of the suns rays. As has been highlighted in many product reviews, using such solar screens means loss of visibility through the window.
Solar screens also come in different colors. The color of it also affects the amount of heat and light that passes through it as well as the visibility. A black or brown screen provides those inside with a larger amount of visibility. But if you use gray or stucco screening then if you look through it you will see the cover and not the other side of the window. Because of these reasons when you use solar screens for windows you also need to accept the reduced levels of visibility through windows. That is the downside of an otherwise great product.
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