Did you install Solar Screens expecting your cooling bill to decrease? If so, you are among the tens of thousands of people searching for success in decreasing their utility bills through energy conservation methods. The reality is you might not actually reduce your electrical usage.

Think of it this way. What is the reason you install an "air conditioning" system? If your answer is to improve comfort you are 100% correct. We do not install A/C systems to save money, although it is a good idea to choose an energy efficient HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) system to keep operating costs low.

Next, think about your windows. There were originally three main purposes for windows;

1. Ventilation
2. Day-lighting
3. Outward View

Most commercial buildings today do not have operable windows and a high percentage of residential buildings rarely have their windows open so the ventilation purpose is, excuse the pun, out the window!

The installation of dark tinted glass and the application of heavy shades have virtually wiped out the day-lighting aspect of a window's purpose. Likewise, the use of room darkening shades and blinds to try and decrease the sun's heat have negated the outward visibility purpose of a window. To contribute to the dilemma, interior shades and blinds don't really block heat coming through the window because the heat is already there. These devices only slow down the heat. Eventually, that heat will have to be removed by the cooling system in your building.

The key to improving comfort through windows while conserving the outward view is to install a solar shade screen. Solar Screens mount to the exterior of the window and block the sun's heat before it comes through the glass. This is the best way to conserve energy by reducing the need for cooling. It is also the best way to help improve comfort in an occupied building with sun exposed windows. By blocking the sun's heat through windows, interior comfort is improved. The average person can then be more comfortable at higher temperatures and the thermostat temperature can be raised which is when one begins to save on electricity usage.

Many air conditioning systems are sized without taking into account the actual solar heat gain entering the windows. Utility companies, interested in selling electricity, often provide data to HVAC designers that is woefully inadequate for actual solar heat gain through windows. Consequently, cooling tonnage is often undersized to competently overcome this extra heat. It is one thing to be paying high electric bills and not receive the comfort you expect. It is a great feeling to make energy improvements to your building or home and get the comfort you want and expect. The exterior application of sun screening on your windows help you achieve this.

The use of solar shade screens and solar screens are a useful and beneficial method of improving comfort and reducing A/C operating times

Mark is an online netrepreneur. With over 30 years experience in the solar shading business he is well suited to advise you on the best solution for stopping solar heat gain from entering your windows. Mark has advised companies globally on some of the best and most innovative solutions to solving heat gain problems through windows. You can learn about awning and solar screens at http://solarshadescreen.com

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