Solar Screens or Home Window Tint??

[POS Racing]

Has anyone installed solar screens on there home?? Did it cut down on your electric bill?? Would you do it again??



This months TXU bill made me weepy.

TIA

[Treibenschnell]

I've seen those left and right up here in Frisco... they're ugly as all hell.


But if they work...

[Titus]

What do they cost? They would have to be pretty cheap and have a huge effect to pay for themselves any time soon.

[Treibenschnell]

What do they cost? They would have to be pretty cheap...

I bet you they're not... otherwise I'd think we'd see more folks doing it.

[Darron65]

I put solar tint on my windows. Definitely cuts the heat with only a very slight reduction in light transmission. I would do it again (or finish actually, as there's one window left unfilmed).

[POS Racing]

I put solar tint on my windows. Definitely cuts the heat with only a very slight reduction in light transmission. I would do it again (or finish actually, as there's one window left unfilmed).

Tell me more of this solar tint! I like the sound of that better than the screens!

I'd defiantly pay more for the screens with the mutton bars (grill work) to keep the current look of the palatial Harrison Estate.

[Darron65]

Go to Home Depot young man! It's made by Gila. You'll get really good at installing it after a few tries.

[POS Racing]

Interesting! Does this match your results Darron65??

[tailchaser]

Interesting! Does this match your results Darron65??

I've never lived in a house without it in Texas, but we have one window where the film fell off... Because it only gets direct sun for about 30 minutes a day, I've been lazy... but during those 30 minutes, there's a hot spot in the hallway in front of that window.

[Treibenschnell]

Go to Home Depot young man! It's made by Gila. You'll get really good at installing it after a few tries.

How much goes to waste before one's an expert?

[Darron65]

How much goes to waste before one's an expert?

Figure that the first try or 2 will go bad... so learn on a small pane.

[Darron65]

Interesting! Does this match your results Darron65??

Their first assumption is "2,000 sq. ft., 2 story existing frame home, 300 sq. ft. of windows evenly divided between North, South, East, and West." My house is 2500 sq ft, single story, approx 500 sq ft of glass. I didn't look for a cost savings; I was simply looking to make the rooms comfortable behind those large windows. I got that so I tell myself it was worthwhile. I used the Platinum variety (70% heat rejection).
As an example, the morning sun used to make a really warm spot that the cats LOVED. After tinting, I can just barely feel the warmth of the sunbeam on bare skin and the cats found new favorite spots.

[black roadster]

As an example, the morning sun used to make a really warm spot that the cats LOVED. After tinting, I can just barely feel the warmth of the sunbeam on bare skin and the cats found new favorite spots.

Careful! Cats have been known to kill their owners in their sleep if you really piss them off. Our cat only keeps us around to feed him and change his litter box.

cat!

[sammm]

The all important question, what's the cost?

[POS Racing]

The all important question, what's the cost?

Lowe's carries it!

Looks like its cheaper than the screens!

[sammm]

Looks like you/I will have to wait before we can install. From the Gila website -

Apply film when the temperature is between 40° and 90°F for at least three days.

[Treibenschnell]

Looks like you/I will have to wait before we can install. From the Gila website -

Apply film when the temperature is between 40° and 90°F for at least three days.

So the install party will be in January, eh?

[POS Racing]

Looks like you/I will have to wait before we can install. From the Gila website -

Apply film when the temperature is between 40° and 90°F for at least three days.

[sammm]

So the install party will be in January, eh?

October.

[onething]

Just keep paying the bill.

I have stock