Installing Solar Screens for the Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Top Reasons to Buy Window Tint vs. Solar Screens   1. Better at stopping the invisible infrared energy from coming into the home (97% vs. 70%) 2. Blocks almost all of the UV rays (99%) which causes fading of valuable furnishings versus 90% blockage by solar screens. 3. Excellent at stopping glare (83%). 4. Provides a clear and unobstructed view to the outside while solar screens can impede your view. 5. Less obvious that you have altered the window with some kind of treatment, especially when you choose the Clear Prestige line. 6. Clear Prestige tint revolutionizes the industry, provides excellent infrared and UV protection with almost no visible alteration to the window! 7. Doesn't make the home look dark like screens because more visible light is let into the home. 8. No solar screen fabric to wave in the wind. 9. Easier to clean and maintain than solar screens who have a tendency to collect dust and bugs. 10. When solar screens are wet they are completely obscure. Check out our Solar Screens vs. Window Tint Page

  
12 Point Rating Scale for
Solar Screens vs. Window Tint
on Double Pane Glass

Issue

Winner

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient           Visible Light Heat Rejected Infrared Heat Rejected UV Ray Heat Rejected View From Inside Home Winter Solar Heat Gain Aesthetics On going maintenance Window Warranty Daytime Privacy Overall Cost Glare Reduction

Solar Screens 5 to 8 times better Solar Screens win 90% to Window Tint 48% Window Tint wins 97% to Solar Screens 70% Window Tint wins 99% to Solar Screens 90% Window Tint wins compared to Solar Screens Solar Screens win because they are removable Window Tint wins because it is less obvious Window Tint easier to clean and maintain Solar Screens don't void the manufacturer's Tie, both provide equally Solar Screens are 20 to 50% cheaper Solar Screens win 90% to Window Tint 82%

Final Score
Solar Screens 6
Window Tint 5
Ties 1