Thank you for sharing! I have old basement windows (not to code anymore) that recently had metal siding installed and trim to go around them but it meant my original wooden screens had to be taken out. I need to get new ones that I can install and this would be perfect so thank you for sharing
OMG!! Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to find information on solar screens and it’s hard to find. You saved me many more hours and a lot of money 🤓.
Nice house and nice job with the screens. I'm gonna be looking into those screens for my house. I have one big window in particular off a breakfast area that gets blasted with direct sun during the afternoon, as well as several bedroom windows that also get direct sun. I have interior blinds and curtains, but I think adding the solar panels will stil help by deflecting the direct heat from the sun these windows are exposed to, and maybe I won't have to keep the blinds and curtains closed after installing the panels. By the way, I have that same ladder. It's very sturdy and easy to carry around then fold up and hang on a wall when you're through using it. Perfect size for anything in the house or garage. I've owned it for probably 15 yeaars and use it more than any of the 4 ladders I own.
Thank you! We were in pretty much the same situation with out rooms and windows. I can confirm that now with the screens we can leave the shades open and the direct sun doesn't heat the rooms up nearly as much as without the screens. Slightly less visibility out the windows from the inside but it is worth it IMO. The screens also give more privacy from people seeing in from the outside as well. Yes I agree, it is a great little step ladder and by far the most used ladder around my house too. I've had it so long I don't know how old it is but likely about the same as yours :)
You’re right I should have. The Solar Screen Outlet website has some visibility photos showing how it looks when looking out the windows with the 80 and 90 percent screen materials.
Slightly lower visibility but not too bad with the 80 percent screen. I think the Solar Screen Outlet website has some visibility examples on their website.
@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 I was wondering whether to go with the reflective film or the screens that you used. The screens can be removed in winter which seems like then the sun might warm the house interior. But maybe not. I would like your opinion and wonder if having a dark house is not pleasant. Thanks for making your video.
There are many people in my neighborhood that remove the screens in the winter for more warmth in the house from the sun shining through the windows. Personally I just leave my screens up all year long. These screens also block UV light and that's the light that fades your furniture and flooring over time. The screens should help reduce that issue. I don't find them making the room too dark during the day. It's a little darker than without them but not an unpleasant dark for my liking. For my personal liking they are working well for us. Also during the day they provide privacy from outside you really cant see into the house but you can still see out. At night with a light on people can see through into the room from the outside.
Sorry but I can't answer that question. This is our first year in this house. We did notice a considerable cooler temperature in the south facing rooms that we installed the screens on.
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Thank you for sharing! I have old basement windows (not to code anymore) that recently had metal siding installed and trim to go around them but it meant my original wooden screens had to be taken out. I need to get new ones that I can install and this would be perfect so thank you for sharing
You are welcome! I wish you the best with your project!
OMG!! Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to find information on solar screens and it’s hard to find. You saved me many more hours and a lot of money 🤓.
I'm glad I could help!
@@esthersorenson7705 I wonder if this works better than the reflective film.
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Thank you, I appreciate it! Welcome 😁
Nice house and nice job with the screens. I'm gonna be looking into those screens for my house. I have one big window in particular off a breakfast area that gets blasted with direct sun during the afternoon, as well as several bedroom windows that also get direct sun. I have interior blinds and curtains, but I think adding the solar panels will stil help by deflecting the direct heat from the sun these windows are exposed to, and maybe I won't have to keep the blinds and curtains closed after installing the panels.
By the way, I have that same ladder. It's very sturdy and easy to carry around then fold up and hang on a wall when you're through using it. Perfect size for anything in the house or garage. I've owned it for probably 15 yeaars and use it more than any of the 4 ladders I own.
Thank you! We were in pretty much the same situation with out rooms and windows. I can confirm that now with the screens we can leave the shades open and the direct sun doesn't heat the rooms up nearly as much as without the screens. Slightly less visibility out the windows from the inside but it is worth it IMO. The screens also give more privacy from people seeing in from the outside as well.
Yes I agree, it is a great little step ladder and by far the most used ladder around my house too. I've had it so long I don't know how old it is but likely about the same as yours :)
Wish you had shown a before and after from the inside of the house, and how the screen blocked the sunlight.
You’re right I should have. The Solar Screen Outlet website has some visibility photos showing how it looks when looking out the windows with the 80 and 90 percent screen materials.
Great job Bruce.
Thank you kindly
Thanks for your share, Because i only have 3 windows need the screen, no company want to take this small order.
Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome and thank you for stopping by.
Nice. We need to order some.
Thank you! They really have been nice.
Great job
Thank you
Thanks!
You bet!
how does it look from the inside looking out?
Slightly lower visibility but not too bad with the 80 percent screen. I think the Solar Screen Outlet website has some visibility examples on their website.
DOES IT WORK ? IS THERE 80% LESS HEAT COMING IN ?
I don't know if the 80% is heat or uv light. Yes I think it works, there is considerably less heat coming through the windows with the sun screen.
@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 I was wondering whether to go with the reflective film or the screens that you used. The screens can be removed in winter which seems like then the sun might warm the house interior. But maybe not. I would like your opinion and wonder if having a dark house is not pleasant. Thanks for making your video.
There are many people in my neighborhood that remove the screens in the winter for more warmth in the house from the sun shining through the windows. Personally I just leave my screens up all year long. These screens also block UV light and that's the light that fades your furniture and flooring over time. The screens should help reduce that issue. I don't find them making the room too dark during the day. It's a little darker than without them but not an unpleasant dark for my liking. For my personal liking they are working well for us. Also during the day they provide privacy from outside you really cant see into the house but you can still see out. At night with a light on people can see through into the room from the outside.
"It's been over six months. Did you see an improvement in your energy costs over the summer months compared to before?
Sorry but I can't answer that question. This is our first year in this house. We did notice a considerable cooler temperature in the south facing rooms that we installed the screens on.
Great DIY
plot twist neighbor asks him to do his, gets charged $500 for labor
edit: cheap bastard here, i DIY many things have many trades under my belt but if i'm asked to do it for someone I Charge My Time and Labor