Solar Screens in Las Vegas

Solar screens are fixed exterior screens mounted over the window itself. Unlike a retractable shade, they stay in place through the season and quietly reject a large share of solar energy before it reaches the glass — commonly seventy to ninety percent depending on the mesh.

They are the most cost-effective exterior product per window, which is why they are the practical choice when the goal is to treat an entire west elevation rather than a single opening. Homeowners commonly see a real reduction in a summer power bill after screening the west side of a house.

The honest trade-off is that they darken the view from inside and are visible from the street, so they suit the elevation that takes the beating rather than the front of the house. We usually specify screens on the west and south and something else on the front.