Heat gain is the heat that enters your home through windows, walls, doors, and ceilings.  Windows are the primary source of heat gain and account for nearly half of the heat that enters your home.  Reducing heat gain is the key to lowering air conditioning costs during the summer months.  Exterior solar screens are the most effective way to prevent this heat gain.  A study conducted by the Salt River Project reports, “Shaded windows can save up to 25% of the cost of air conditioning, when compared to unshaded windows”.  Textilene® solar screens effectively shade the glass and stop the heat before it hits the glass.  Other window shadings such as indoor window films, drapes, shades, and blinds do not absorb, reflect, or block the solar rays before they pass through the glass.  The solar heat penetrates the window glass and is then free to emit throughout your home.  

The Twitchell Corporation, manufacturer of Textilene® screen fabrics, conducted research on their Textilene® 80 solar screen fabric and here are the results from the study.

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How To Prevent Heat Gain In The Home

Would you like to stay cool during Arizona’s hot summer months while conserving energy and lowering your cooling costs?  Solar screens are the best alternative when replacing your old traditional window screens.  Textilene® solar screen fabric is the solution to keeping the heat out of your home.  It is the best solar screen fabric on the market and is designed to reduce heat transfer through windows.  Textilene® fabric also reduces the glare and harmful rays from the sun making your home more comfortable and protecting your indoor furnishings.

As you can see Textilene® fabric drastically reduces the amount of heat gain that enters your home.  Decide today to invest in a home improvement that gives you a return on your investment year after year.  Still not convinced?  See our benefits page for additional sources of savings.

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