Window Film will stop almost all of the UV rays (over 99%).
Sunscreens vary greatly but never stop even close to 99%.
Window Film will work at its full efficiency all day,
because it has no holes.
Sunscreens perform vastly differently depending on the angle
of the sun due to the mesh.
Window Film has a higher heat reduction per depth of
darkness because it reflects the energy and never loses its metal/ceramics, so
it never loses its level of performance.
Sunscreens work mainly by absorbing solar energy, so as they
get older, fade and get a loose mesh they allow in more energy.
Window Film is much clearer to look through.
Sunscreens Mesh up your view.
Window Film is much more pleasing aesthetically, looking at
it from either side of the glass.
Sunscreens give a house that boarded up look and close the
eyes of the house…The Windows!
Window film may cost slightly more initially, but when you
consider that, residential window film has a lifetime warranty and sunscreens
range from 2-5 years and only on the screen itself, and screens will go bad in
less than 5 years, clearly window film is much less expensive.
Sunscreens have a shorter warranty and fail quickly (often
losing 10% effectiveness in first year)
Window Film can cause thermal cracking, but all film
manufacturers' warrant for this and seal failure. It is extremely rare if
guidelines are followed.
Sunscreens can cause thermal breakage, but there is no
coverage.
Window Film is easy to clean and maintain: Soap and water
and a soft cloth, sponge or squeegee.
Sunscreens never really seem to come totally clean or look
clean and if you use soap or scrub them, they deteriorate more rapidly.
Window Film allows you to easily clean both sides of the
glass
Sunscreens have to be removed to clean the outside glass or
to see if you got the inside clean.
Window Film is installed by I.W.F.A. certified installers
with set standards which are authorized by the manufacturer's and guaranteed in
writing by them
Sunscreens have no known Associations, and shorter
warranties.
Window Film if damaged must be replaced for a cost.
Sunscreens if damaged must be replaced for a cost.
Window Film will not protect if the window is open.
Sunscreens do not ventilate well, so a bug screen that gives
no solar protection must be put in to allow in air.
Window Film will help deter break in, by holding the glass
together, and when broken for any reason, it increases safety, and in fact can
be a safety film designed for bomb blast protection and intrusion deterrent and
often slow or deny entry.
Sunscreens are easily removed to break in.
Window Film can be installed on any glass with little or no
alterations, but there are limitations with certain types of glass.
Sunscreen mechanisms must sometime be attached to the
building thus potentially damaging it or the window frame, but can usually be
installed on the exterior of any glazing system.
Window Film is easily removed and replaced if needed, usually
from the inside.
Sunscreens are easily removed and often by thieves!
Window Films come in many shades and colors to suit your
personal taste and needs.
Sunscreens come in different shades and colors and even
decorative frames.
Window Film may cause the inside glass surface to be hotter,
but most of the energy is reflected immediately and it reduces all forms of
heat/energy; radiant, convective and conductive by 10 to 84%.
Some Homeowners Association limit the amount of reflectivity
of films
Sunscreens increase the overall temperature around itself
and increase radiant heat on the outside of the glass thus allowing heat to
conduct threw the unit, but they can reduce heat/energy by 10 to 70%. Almost
all H.O.A.'s allow sunscreens, although they may restrict the color of the
Fabric.
It may seem that there is absolutely no reason to go with sunscreens over film and clearly the facts way in films favor, but there are many situations where a sunscreen may be the only or better choice.
For instance:
- You have a covered patio and you want something to be retractable
- You have a window that is extreme and film and a window covering are not enough to control the excessive energy or light
- You want the energy and light certain times of the year so you can remove the sunscreens or have different shades of screens for the seasons.
We at Made In The Shade Inc are committed to finding Solutions to your energy conservation needs that meet your specific taste in design and need in performance so we can put the $Green$ back in your pocket!
We are dealers and installers of:
Window Films for both Residential and Commercial building windows; Sun control, Safety and Security, Graphic and Designer.
Exterior Sun Screens, that come in many different colors and openness from company's like Suntex and Phifer.
We can help you find the perfect degree of control and beauty that you can afford for each and every window in your home or office!
Please contact us today for more Free Helpful and Honest information by:
(Local) Calling 480-985-9293
Out of Town: 1-888-577-TINT
You may also email us at: madeintheshadeinc@msn.com
You may also visit our website @ www.amadeintheshade.com
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