For most people who live outside of Florida or other warm southern states they probably haven’t yet experienced true winter weather. Winter’s cold air moves inland bringing colder temperatures and snowfall. When this happens, many homeowners often take steps to protect themselves against these changes. One way to keep a home safe during extreme winter conditions like ice storms or hurricane force winds is installing insulation and/or storm shutters. Both products work together to help prevent damage caused by high speed wind shear which occurs when strong wind blows past buildings leaving behind large amounts of energy. Storm windows and doors must be installed correctly to function properly and stop wind penetration. If they’re not installed correctly then the building will lose heat in the winter months and gain humidity in the summer months. During both seasons a combination of rain and sunshine coming through cracks in these types of window treatments allow moisture inside and cause mold growth leading to health problems. By selecting the correct type of storm shade a homeowner could potentially save hundreds of dollars per year. Shading also helps block sunlight, keeping homes cooler than without shades. For this reason, exterior shading plays key roles in saving electricity costs, reducing utility bills, lowering heating costs and protecting homes from damaging solar radiation.
When it comes to choosing quality insulating screens, most manufacturers come forward offering multiple options including vinyl covered polycarbonate, double glazed rigid PVC film, aluminum coated fabric, woven fiberglass scrim, translucent plastic and cellulose material, among numerous more. All materials offer exceptional protection for your glass but some provide better resistance to specific threats while others are engineered to reduce ultraviolet rays, reflect light and reduce glare depending upon usage needs. Some examples include UV protection; reduced visibility of street lights, headlights of cars, and road signs; reduction of fading colors due to natural lighting exposure; enhanced privacy by blocking unwanted views down stairways and around corners; shielding of heat from hot sun; control of temperature; and providing greater comfort level indoors with less drafts and noise infiltration by allowing maximum ventilation and airflow through openings created in your screen. These benefits translate directly onto your wallet helping you enjoy great savings, lower cooling expenses or just simply making life comfortable.