Solar Screens or Home Window Tint??

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08-15-2006, 08:26 PM
POS Racing

Solar Screens or Home Window Tint??

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

http://www.lonestarsolarscreens.com/...bothstyles.gif

This months TXU bill made me weepy. :(

TIA
08-15-2006, 08:40 PM
Treibenschnell

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

But if they work...
08-15-2006, 08:43 PM
Titus

What do they cost? They would have to be pretty cheap and have a huge effect to pay for themselves any time soon.
08-15-2006, 08:44 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by Titus

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.
08-15-2006, 08:48 PM
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).
08-15-2006, 08:54 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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).

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. ::Clown::
08-15-2006, 09:01 PM
Darron65

Go to Home Depot young man! It's made by Gila. You'll get really good at installing it after a few tries.
08-15-2006, 09:14 PM
POS Racing

Interesting! Does this match your results Darron65??
08-15-2006, 09:34 PM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

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.
08-15-2006, 10:04 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darron65

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?
08-15-2006, 10:15 PM
Darron65

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

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.
08-15-2006, 10:25 PM
Darron65

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

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 ::Censor:: 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.
08-15-2006, 10:30 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darron65

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. ::Blink:: Our cat only keeps us around to feed him and change his litter box.

::Censor:: cat!
08-16-2006, 05:48 AM
sammm

The all important question, what's the cost?
08-16-2006, 08:24 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by sammm

The all important question, what's the cost?

Lowe's carries it! :D

Looks like its cheaper than the screens! :D
08-16-2006, 08:49 AM
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.
08-16-2006, 08:54 AM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

So the install party will be in January, eh?
08-16-2006, 08:56 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

::Censor::
08-16-2006, 09:14 AM
sammm

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

So the install party will be in January, eh?

October.
08-16-2006, 09:48 AM
onething

Just keep paying the bill.

I have stock ;)
08-16-2006, 09:56 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by onething

Just keep paying the bill.

I have stock ;)

And if your check bounces, and the Bank charges you a fee for it, so be it... I have stock of my own. ::Angel::
08-16-2006, 04:31 PM
Darron65

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

The all important question, what's the cost?

I think I've paid around $500 for all of it including the roll I haven't installed yet.
09-04-2006, 05:53 PM
POS Racing

::Whisp:: Holy Cow doing the tint was a lot like working!

I got my Kitchen done : 4 windows, and archway, and a door are done! :D
09-04-2006, 06:38 PM
Treibenschnell

Damn the luck of the rain and cool weather, no?
09-04-2006, 07:42 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Damn the luck of the rain and cool weather, no?

Good day for an inside project! :thumrigh:
09-04-2006, 07:46 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Good day for an inside project! :thumrigh:

If this keeps up, you'll have to wait until next year to reap the benefits...
09-04-2006, 09:34 PM
sammm

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Good day for an inside project! :thumrigh:

Now that you're an expert, you can do mine! :cat:
09-04-2006, 09:35 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

Now that you're an expert, you can do mine! :cat:

I'm thinking about retiring since I am at the peak of my window tinting game! ::Clown::
09-04-2006, 09:42 PM
Majik

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

I'm thinking about retiring since I am at the peak of my window tinting game! ::Clown::

So I guess you have a few more years of autoX left huh??

::Clown::
09-04-2006, 09:43 PM
Radio-Active

Glad to hear that you were able to get the windows tinted. Look forward to hearing if it actually reduces your energy bill from the previous year. :)
09-04-2006, 10:10 PM
Nexus Flux

HuperOptik also makes film for home and commercial use. I have their tint on my car. It's ceramic based, comapred to the ususal dye or metalic film.