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Looking for Information About Solar Screens for Home Windows.
Read all 18 responses: "Has anyone installed solar screens on their exterior ... a lot of "natural light" but the energy savings more than makes up for it. ...
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- Hi B.! We installed solar screens on our house through Lone Star solar screens. They DRAMATICALLY cut down on the heat that was pounding our house & makiing it impossi...
- We built our home in 2000 and went with window tint. We do not have an issue with direct sun as we are located nicely on our wooded lot. Yes, woods in Plano/Allen. ...
- Solar Screens are great, we have vaulted ceilings and the windows at the top were unbarable with the sun glazing in. Now our house stats cool and we can be in the livi...
Questions Regarding Home Energy Efficiency (Insulation/radiant Barrier/windows)
Between the high home energy costs and gas prices, I'm looking for ways to cut back my energy .... Any Had Window Tinting or Solar Screens on Their House? ...
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- As far as the windows are concerned, Lowe's will meet or beat anyone's price, so get two or three estimates, then call Lowe's and they will work with you. I had two f...
- Check out www.texasefficiency.com You will find a list of providers who can help with what you want to do if you live in an area where oncor delivers you electric. ...
- We had our roof replaced last year and they ordered the wrong decking -- they ordered the more expensive one with radiant barrier on it but since it was already delive...
Solar Screens - Worth It? Just Plain Ugly?
We used Lone Star Solar Screens on both houses...they had good prices and .... If you are willing to spend more money than you will get better energy ...
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- Hi, We built our current home 4 years ago. This is the second home we built. The first one was when we didn't know anything. We installed solar screens the first summe...
- Hey, there! Where are you from? Yes, it is HOT, HOT, HOT in Texas...and it seems like it never ends! We relocated from N. California and still aren't used to so man...
- I've seen them on houses and agree that they are ugly. I don't know why people put them in the front of their house. I don't think they're a problem in the back, but...
Energy Bill HELP!
I am going to start by having an energy audit done and go from there. ... Another thing we did was add solar screens to the windows. ...
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- As a business owner of an air conditioning company it sounds like to me you need to have you heating and air conditioning checked out. Depending on how old the units a...
- S., With a family home all day it is hard to cust your electric cost. Why don't you change your provider? Ambit rates are at an all time low of 9.9 cents per kwh. ...
- Hi- I know this is an older notice- but there is a great company to switch to- Ambit- Call Tracy and she can help you- out- You do have the choice- Tracy is just a rea...
Roughly What Do You Pay a Month for Heating/electrical?
Using environmentally friendly light bulbs and Energy Star equipment will help too. Helpful? ... Any Had Window Tinting or Solar Screens on Their House? ...
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- how big is your house how old is your house one story or 2 old or new window what kind of thermostat do you have
- Hi Holly. I live in a ranch with basement - about 1900 square feet. And am vigilante about the thermostat. Even one degree higher or lower makes a huge difference. ...
- Hi Holly, We live in the Plainfield area, and we pay $80 per month for heating, and our electric averages around $120 a month.
Radiant Barrer: Is It Worth It?
Has anyone had this installed, and does it really help with energy bills? About how much does. ... Any Had Window Tinting or Solar Screens on Their House? ...
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- When we built our home in 2002, we had the radiant barrier installed as well as tyvek and upgrading our a/c units to 12 seer to make our home more energy efficient. Ho...
- We built our house in 2000. The AC units the builder put in were not enough for our home (4000 sq ft). We thought about the radiant barrier. Our highest bill ever w...
- Hello A.! I am actually an owner of a roofing company located in McKinney and I sell Radiant Barrier Systems quite often. To determine the price you would need to get ...
Radiant Barrier and Insulation
After we had the solar screens installed... it's literally like night and day! ... Questions Regarding Home Energy Efficiency (Insulation/radiant ...
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- We have the kind that rolls out like perferated aluminum foil that is quilted. You can tell when you walk in my house in the summer where it starts and stops in the at...
- Hello N.,My name is Don Kennedy and I know about all that you are asking about. You can contact me at ###-###-#### or email me ____@____.com.
- Yes, radiant barriers do work. They block the radiant heat from the sun and help keep the attic cool when paired with appropriate ventilation. The best kind of barri...
Experiential Creative Nurturing Preschool Desired in Lakewood/Denver/Arvada
A; My husband works at NREL on solar energy research and I work for the Alliance to Save Energy and we're both big RE fans and ...
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- Hi J., Have you checked out the Odessey (I know I spelled that incorrectly) school near Stapleton? My baby is only 6 months old, so while I'm keeping my ears open, I ...
- There are a number of great Montessori charter schools in the Denver area. Montessori is similar to Waldorf, but more structured. My son started at Free Horizon Monte...
- Hi there, I run an in-home daycare that sounds like it might be a fit for your family. My children and I have actually gone to the Front Range Waldorf school's pa...
Any Had Window Tinting or Solar Screens on Their House?
Has anyone does this? Do you recommend it? We've also heard of using solar screens..." ... The Department of Energy has a website that is great too. ...
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- Hi L., We debated for a long time between window tinting and solar screens. Our house has large windows facing both east and west. We decided to go with a light tan...
- I used to be a new home inspector for a large new home builder and the window tint did void the warranty as it has be known to cause a problem with double paned window...
- I have had both...I DON'T recommend the window tinting. We have solar screens now and we love them. I don't know that it saved too much on our bills, but it did sa...
Radiant Barrier- Efficient Attic Systems
Questions Regarding Home Energy Efficiency (Insulation/radiant Barrier/windows) · 6 · Any Had Window Tinting or Solar Screens on Their House? ...
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- we have radiant barrier that was done before we moved in - the previous owners reported a decrease of about $200 per month on their summer cooling bills (the records w...
- Hi A., We have not had it done, but my father has. He had the foil barrier put in, not the spray on kind. Supposedly the foil barrier blocks out about 97% of the ...
- My In-laws did and yes, it worked. They live in a very, very old house in South Texas where it's hot and hotter not summer and winter.
