Solar Screens

[unkoricky]

If any of you guys have a house similar to mine, how much do you think it'd cost for some screens in the front ?

[hunt4m3x]

350~ just reg frames.



maybe 500 for ones with frames.



edit.

actually, i pulled my invoice.

front windows (7) with 90% block with custom grid (two archs): 380$.

my back windows, no grid 80%, 6: 240.

[Cannon88]

Those prices seem pretty good to me.

[unkoricky]

i'll be calling lonestar today to get them come for an estimate this week.

anyone recently get any screens put in?

how well do these work?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_44606-74130-LES481_4294856881_4294937087_?productId=1183687&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Window%2BFilm_4294856881_4294937087_%3FNs%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=

[Cannon88]

^^^Did you et an estimate/install? I think I will call them next week for my new house.

[unkoricky]

^^^Did you et an estimate/install? I think I will call them next week for my new house.

No i forgot all about it like a dumbass. I'm sure i'll be reminded when i see my electricity bill in a few weeks.

[Couver]

I used Lonestar last month have not seen the electric bill yet though. They are good people and quick. I was $740 for 14 windows. 5 of them having the grids on the front of the house. Be careful between 80% and 90% I went 90 all the way around and I have a full on cave going. I love it but it does cut down on the natural lighting inside. They did my estimate on a Weds and were installing them on a Saturday.

[zachary]

What is the visibility inward and outward of these things?

[goofygrin]

Outward fine.

Inward during the day? None. At night with light behind it? You can see in.

[GeorgeG.]

And at night, if you need to peek out your windows for any reason...you can practically forget about it.

Oh, and if you have plants that rely on light from the windows...forget about them too.

[ceyko]

Very true. Solar screens are a great bang for the buck. If you're going to be in a home for 5+ years though - it is probably worth investing in high efficiency windows/doors though. They do make a big difference, even compared to builder grade windows with screens.

Edit: This is just my opinion after having both. I have no technical data to back it up.

[quikag]

Lone Star is the best period. Great service, great prices, and great product. I wish I owed the company as they are doing it right.

[Rick Modena]

Lone Star here and my screens have been on since 2000, I had hail storms, wind, tornadic winds and they are still working and Ive never had a problem.

[dville_gt]

i don't like the way houses look with those personally

[Redd]

i don't like the way houses look with those personally

they do make white solar screen as well...



I personally Just limo tint my house windows lol.