Types of Solar Screens

Privacy is an essential factor. Your home is the place where you relax and unwind. It would help if you were most comfortable in this space. Installing solar screens at home is a great idea. Solar screens give you privacy and stop your house from getting too warm.
Solar screens are the perfect solution if your bedroom window opens to the neighbor's yard or the living room receives very bright sunlight.
These screens are light blockers and prevent sunlight from heating your home. Treating your windows with solar screens also protects against IV rays and reduces the sun's glare in your home. As a result, your house will remain cooler. Strong sunlight makes carpets and furniture items less likely to fade.
You can choose from different types of solar screens for your home.
Solar Screen – 80%This solar screen is installed on your window. It lets natural light enter the house and maintains visibility outdoors. But at the same time, it blocks harsh sunlight, thus cooling your home. This Screen can block 75 percent of harmful UV rays and 80 percent of heat.
Solar Screen – 90%A 90 percent solar screen will block 90 percent of harmful UV rays and heat from entering from the window. But this solar screen will also darken the room. It is very useful in blocking the sun's direct and intense glare. It also provides privacy, as onlookers can’t see the room during the daytime. This solar screen material is advised if you live in a very hot and dry climate.
Solar Screen ColorsThe solar screens' color also impacts privacy. It determines whether onlookers can see inside the house from the window.
If you want the outdoors to be visible from the inside, choose dark screen colors like brown or black. If you don’t want the outdoors to be visible much, you can use lighter screen colors like cream or gray.
Light colors will give the most privacy, and onlookers won’t be able to see indoors. Dark screen colors give the least privacy, and onlookers can view the home's interior.
Which Color to Choose?When deciding the solar screen variations to go for, determine your priorities. Why do you want to install a solar screen?
Do you want your house to stay cooler and minimize energy costs?
Perhaps some rooms in your house receive an extreme glare from the sun, and you want to block this heat. But do you also want some natural light to enter the room?
Do you want a solar screen for more privacy during the day from passersby and neighbors?
Perhaps you want the screen to block as much light as possible, even if the room becomes darker?
Your priorities will decide what kind of solar Screen to choose.
Concluding ThoughtsAs discussed above, choose the types of solar screens that fit your needs best. Solar screens are a great choice if you live in a very sunny climate. As these screens block direct, bright sunlight and harmful UV rays, your home stays cooler. This will also reduce cooling bills as your interior will remain cool.