Large windows give homes a feeling of openness and light. However, windows can also allow in heat and let in sunlight. This can damage furniture and increase energy bills.
The ability to control the light entering your home can make it more comfortable and cost-effective, as well as more attractive. Durasol experts (www.durasol.comThis 25-year-old company specializes in stationary awnings, retractable awnings and solar screens.
– Reduce the sun’s glare. Bright sunlight can cause damage to carpets and furniture. To reduce the intensity of the sun’s rays, you can close the blinds to one side of your house as it rises in the morning and to the opposite side when it sets.
Interior solar shades might be worth considering. Durasol’s DuraShade retractable, solar-powered screen systems offer indoor comfort and privacy as well as protection from interior fade. They blend seamlessly into any home and offer protection from heat gain and solar glare. They can be motorized so that you can control the shade levels in a room. Solar screens can be installed on windows facing South and West to cool homes by up 8-16 degrees F. It also helps lower energy costs. Solar screens are more transparent than drapes. This allows you to enjoy the view without being blinded by heat and glare.
– Reduce heat loss – If the sun’s glaring rays make rooms too hot, you might consider installing solar shades. Because they block heat from entering the home, exterior-mounted shades have some advantages over interior shades. The winter sun can be blocked by exterior shades to block the heat from snow and freezing.
– Increase outdoor living area. Retractable roof and window awnings can help to keep the sun out of your house and provide shade for outdoor living. An awning can be installed over a porch or deck to make an outdoor entertaining area. Awnings offer more flexibility than permanent roofing over your porch that permanently blocks light. Durasol Awnings allow you to control when and how much light enters your home.
