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Posted by Jim on October 30, 2006, 10:26 am
>
> Jim wrote:
>> I had solar screens installed this past summer to limit the heat
>> penetrating
>> through my windows. They did a pretty good job. Now I'm wondering what
>> the
>> trade-offs are for leaving them on or taking them off for the winter
>> season.
>> Would they be better left on to help limit the north wind and cold air
>> hitting the windows or taken off to allow more sunlight and heat to hit
>> the
>> windows? There would be a much longer period of no sun hitting the
>> windows
>> than sun hitting them. I live in Central Texas, so the winters are not
>> that
>> bad. Anyone have any opinions on this situation? Thanks!
>
>
> Just a SWAG but I'd l
>
> East off
> West off
> North on
> South off
>
> I doubt that screens would help much for wind......you could make
> "fake" storm windows by taping clear plastic to tinside of the screens
>
> but what about rug, drapes & furinture fade?
>
> cheers
> Bob
>
Bob,
Thanks! I'll try that. They do hold the wind back some, though. I've
noticed that when I've opened the windows lately. My standard screens let
more breeze and light through. The solar screens are a much tighter mesh.
Jim
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