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Frequently Asked QuestionsWHAT MAKES SOLAR SCREENS EFFECTIVE?The heavier mesh combined with the angle of the sun during peak heating hours, blocks out more sunlight. This effect is enhanced when the sun's angle increases during peak heating hours.HOW DO SOLAR SCREENS COMPARE WITH GLASS TINTING?Glass tinting filters the light along with the UV Rays. Solar screens reduce the volume of light without filtering. As the glass filters sunlight through the tint, it will maintain heat which dissipates into the interior, making solar screens more effective for energy savings.IF I HAVE REFLECTIVE LIGHT COLORED DRAPES OR BLINDS, ARE SOLAR SCREENS STILL BENEFICIAL?Yes. Along with the heat that is absorbed by the drapes & blinds, they will also be subjected to UV Damage. The combination of light colored interior shades and dark exterior screens will provide the optimum results.CAN SOLAR SCREENS BE REMOVED TO CLEAN THE WINDOWS?Yes, they are easily removed for cleaning.SHOULD SOLAR SCREENS BE REMOVED IN THE WINTER?To protect the interior from damaging UV Rays, solar screens can remain in place even during the cooler months. They will also provide approximately a 15% increase in the thermal performance of the window.HOW MUCH WILL SOLAR SCREENS DARKEN THE INTERIOR?While UV blockage is 65% to 90%, actual visibility is diminished by only 15% to 40%, depending on the screening fabric selected. Light through the solar screen is not tinted, but rather reduced in volume, allowing good light with reduced glare.HOW LONG WILL SOLAR SCREENS LAST?The vinyl coated screen material should maintain its properties in excess of ten years.
ARE SOLAR SCREENS FLAME RETARDANT?Yes. All of our sun control products are specifically formulated to be self-extinguishing.WHAT COLORS OF SOLAR SCREENS SHOULD BE USED FOR THE MOST HEAT REDUCTION?Dark colors are more effective than light colors on exterior screens, while light colors are more effective on interior shades.HOW MUCH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT DOES A SOLAR SCREEN BLOCK?UV blockage depends on the fabric's weave and openness. In general, the UV blockage percent will be the reciprocal of the openness factor.DO SOLAR SCREENS PROVIDE PRIVACY?Visibility through the solar screens depends on light location. Lighted interiors allow inward visibility at night and diminish daytime visibility.CAN SOLAR SCREENS BE INSTALLED OVER DIFFERENT SHAPES OF WINDOWS?All shapes and sizes of windows can be shaded with sun control products.
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