Buyer's Guide: What are Solar Screens?

Fiberglass is the most common type of window screen; and Phifer's Fiberglass is woven from glass yarn and coated with a protective vinyl to ensure lasting beauty, color and flexibility. It is produced under the most exacting conditions to meet extremely rigid specifications. There are a number of different types of Fiberglass window screen products that you can choose from to ensure the best result for your intended use.

  • Solar Screens

    are an easily installable, exterior full-window screens that:

  • Absorb and dissipate a large percentage of solar heat and glare before it reaches windows and doors, keeping the glass and interior cooler.

  • Act as a insect screening solution, allowing you to replace regular insect screening on windows, doors and porches.

window screen aluminum window screens
Solar Screens Specialty Solar Screens

At AffordableWindowScreens.com, we use Phifer SunTex® screen material. SunTex® is a unique woven mesh that can block 80-90% of the sun’s hot rays before they enter your windows. SunTex® is ideal for use as a shading fabric on windows, doors and porches and offers good ventilation. This heavy-duty fabric made of strong vinyl-coated polyester is resistant to pet damage. Developed originally for use in outdoor furniture, SunTex® is mildew and fade resistant and needs only an occasional cleaning with mild soap and water.

How do Solar Screens Work?

Depending upon the grade of solar screen installed, a solar screen can block up to 90 percent of the sun's heat instead of letting it through to the window glass. The image below represents the type of blockage that a solar screen will provide.

retractable screens

<< Prev - Next (What Type of Solar Screens are Best?) >>