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Exterior Sun Control FAQ's
Q: How does exterior shading work?
A: Exterior Sun Control Screens absorb and dissipate a large percentage of solar heat and glare before it reaches windows and doors; this keeps the glass and interior cool.
Q: Are Sun Control Screens easy to clean?
A: Yes, they only need an occasional cleaning with mild soap and water. They are also mildew and fade resistant.
Q: Do Sun Control Screens block airflow?
A: Exterior sun control products still allow good airflow.
Q: How are Sun Control Screens at insect protection?
A: These products protect against insects and can replace regular insect screening on windows, doors and porches.
Q: Do Sun Control Screens provide privacy?
A: Visibility through Sun Control Screens depends on light location. Lighted interiors allow inward visibility at night, while sunlight during the daytime diminishes inward visibility, offering more privacy.
Q: Which products provide extra strength?
A: SunTex: Heavy-duty mesh is tear and puncture resistant.
Q: Will Sun Control Screens affect houseplants?
A: No. Most houseplants require filtered light. Shading reduces yellowing and water loss. In most cases, plants do better with shading than without but will require some amounts of direct sunlight.
Q: What should be the payback period from utility savings after installing Sun Control Screens?
A: Many Sun Control Screen payback period estimates fall between two and three cooling seasons. A University of Texas study predicts a 32% savings for an average home.
Q: How do Sun Control Screens compare to glass tinting?
A: Glass tinting filters the light along with the UV rays. Sun Control Screens reduce the volume of light without filtering. As the glass filters sunlight through the tint, it will maintain heat, which dissipates into the house, making sun control screens more effective than glass tinting for energy savings.
Q: Should Sun Control Screens be removed in the winter?
A: To protect carpets, drapes and furniture from damaging UV rays, the Sun Control Screens should remain in place even during cooler months. They also prevent heat loss through the windows and help lower your heating cost.
Q: Can Sun Control Screens be removed to clean the windows?
A: Yes, Sun Control Screens are removable just like insect screening for ease in washing screens and window glass.
Q: How much will Sun Control Screens darken the interior?
A: 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 Sun Control Screen is not tinted, but it is reduced in volume, allowing good light with reduced glare.
Q: What color Sun Control Screen is more effective for heat reduction?
A: Dark colors are more effective than light colors on exterior screens.
Q: Do the sunscreens lower the temperature inside my house?
A: Yes, they can lower the temperature up to 15 degree.
Q: Do the sunscreens offer any privacy?
A: Sunscreens provide daytime privacy. Your neighbors cannot see into your house during the day, but you can still see outside.
Q: Will the sunscreen protect my furniture and floors?
A: Yes, the sunscreens will block up to 80% of the damaging UV rays that fade and destroy furniture and flooring.
Q: How are sunscreen installed?
A: The mounting method depends on your window and how easily you want to remove the screens for window cleaning. They can be directly screwed onto the window or mounted with clips for easier removal.
A: Exterior Sun Control Screens absorb and dissipate a large percentage of solar heat and glare before it reaches windows and doors; this keeps the glass and interior cool.
Q: Are Sun Control Screens easy to clean?
A: Yes, they only need an occasional cleaning with mild soap and water. They are also mildew and fade resistant.
Q: Do Sun Control Screens block airflow?
A: Exterior sun control products still allow good airflow.
Q: How are Sun Control Screens at insect protection?
A: These products protect against insects and can replace regular insect screening on windows, doors and porches.
Q: Do Sun Control Screens provide privacy?
A: Visibility through Sun Control Screens depends on light location. Lighted interiors allow inward visibility at night, while sunlight during the daytime diminishes inward visibility, offering more privacy.
Q: Which products provide extra strength?
A: SunTex: Heavy-duty mesh is tear and puncture resistant.
Q: Will Sun Control Screens affect houseplants?
A: No. Most houseplants require filtered light. Shading reduces yellowing and water loss. In most cases, plants do better with shading than without but will require some amounts of direct sunlight.
Q: What should be the payback period from utility savings after installing Sun Control Screens?
A: Many Sun Control Screen payback period estimates fall between two and three cooling seasons. A University of Texas study predicts a 32% savings for an average home.
Q: How do Sun Control Screens compare to glass tinting?
A: Glass tinting filters the light along with the UV rays. Sun Control Screens reduce the volume of light without filtering. As the glass filters sunlight through the tint, it will maintain heat, which dissipates into the house, making sun control screens more effective than glass tinting for energy savings.
Q: Should Sun Control Screens be removed in the winter?
A: To protect carpets, drapes and furniture from damaging UV rays, the Sun Control Screens should remain in place even during cooler months. They also prevent heat loss through the windows and help lower your heating cost.
Q: Can Sun Control Screens be removed to clean the windows?
A: Yes, Sun Control Screens are removable just like insect screening for ease in washing screens and window glass.
Q: How much will Sun Control Screens darken the interior?
A: 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 Sun Control Screen is not tinted, but it is reduced in volume, allowing good light with reduced glare.
Q: What color Sun Control Screen is more effective for heat reduction?
A: Dark colors are more effective than light colors on exterior screens.
Q: Do the sunscreens lower the temperature inside my house?
A: Yes, they can lower the temperature up to 15 degree.
Q: Do the sunscreens offer any privacy?
A: Sunscreens provide daytime privacy. Your neighbors cannot see into your house during the day, but you can still see outside.
Q: Will the sunscreen protect my furniture and floors?
A: Yes, the sunscreens will block up to 80% of the damaging UV rays that fade and destroy furniture and flooring.
Q: How are sunscreen installed?
A: The mounting method depends on your window and how easily you want to remove the screens for window cleaning. They can be directly screwed onto the window or mounted with clips for easier removal.
