Frisco Solar Screens For Windows

On the right windows, yes — and we will tell you which those are. Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain but do not eliminate it, and they work on energy that has already reached the glass. A solar screen sits outside and stops radiation before the window sees it, so the two are genuinely additive. On a west-facing elevation taking direct afternoon sun the difference is clear. On a shaded north window it is not worth your money, and we would rather say so.

They protect windows from 65%–90% of the sun's damaging UV rays, which means 80%–90% of the heat is blocked — providing optimal temperature control for the interior of your home or business while still allowing plenty of daylight to reach the inside. That last part matters: this is not a blackout. You still get natural light and you still see out clearly during the day.

In many Frisco neighborhoods, yes — worth checking before you order rather than after. Most active associations here have architectural guidelines covering exterior changes, and for screens the relevant details are usually fabric color and frame finish. Some communities specify a particular color; others simply require an application. We can supply to whatever your association specifies, so tell us at the estimate and it becomes a non-issue.

West-facing, without much doubt. They take low direct sun through the hottest part of the afternoon, which is when your air conditioning is already working hardest. South is the second priority. East gets morning sun only and is optional. North is usually not worth doing at all. If budget is a factor, screening west and south glass captures most of the benefit for well under half the cost of doing the whole house.

Often one of the best candidates in a Frisco home. Tall entry and stair glazing is large, usually unshaded, and frequently the reason an entry or upstairs landing runs hot. Because the area is big, the heat gain is big, and screening it makes a difference you notice. Installation needs proper access equipment given the height, which we have — it is the same capability we use for glazing those windows.

Dimmer, not dark. The screens still allow plenty of daylight to reach the inside while blocking the heat and UV, and you see out clearly during daylight hours — the effect from inside is more like good sunglasses than a blind. Because we specify per room, if a particular room's brightness matters to you, say so and we will adjust the specification or leave that window unscreened.

Yes, and it is a benefit worth counting. Blocking 65%–90% of damaging UV substantially reduces what reaches your interior, and UV is what fades hardwood floors, rugs, artwork and upholstery. In newer Frisco homes with large glazed areas and open floor plans, a lot of interior is exposed to direct sun, and the damage accumulates invisibly until it is obvious and permanent.

Quality screen fabric generally holds up for many years, though direct exposure is exactly what wears them and west-facing screens always age fastest. Frames typically outlast the fabric considerably, which is why rescreening — putting new fabric into your existing frames — is the usual repair rather than buying whole new screens. We keep our prices reasonable and offer warranties on our work.