Sunday, May 8, 2011

Important Things to Consider When Shopping for Screening Fabric

         For the majority of American families, the most valuable investment one will make in their lifetime will be the purchase of a home.  A home serves dual functions—it protects you from the elements while securing you your own living space, and it becomes a financial asset.  Maintaining the function of your home and curbside appearances are very important to enhancing the comforts of your home and protecting your investment.  One of the most important but often overlooked components of your home is screens for the windows and doors. Screens protect us from pollen, bugs, flying insects, and unwanted stray animals from entering the home while safely containing your pets indoors and allowing fresh air in.  Homes with tattered screens or without screens have less resale value and make it difficult to enjoy the outdoor garden smells and breezes.  Attractive screens are permanently fixed window treatments that make a huge impact on your home’s curb appeal and value.
          When looking to purchase screens or replacement screens for your home, there are a few important things to keep in mind.  Most importantly, determine the function of the screen you need to purchase and its aesthetic effect on your home.  Then, consider purchasing screens that suit the needs of your family and the climate of your area.  For example, if you have children and/or pets, it is wise to consider purchasing pet proof screens for your patio sliding screen doors and window screens.  Toddlers are hard on door screens by pounding and leaning on them, while pets cause damage by clawing on them and tearing them.  If you are looking for pool or patio screening, look for fabric that is resistant to bacteria, fungus, and mildew, characteristic to humid areas.  On the other hand, for windows in arid climate that are overly exposed to direct sunlight and produce heat, solar screens or interior/exterior window shades are ideal to filter out and diffuse direct sunlight or block out sunlight altogether.  For arid climate, you want to purchase screen fabric that is resistant to fading and tearing, thus eliminating flaking and brittleness caused by daily exposure to the sun in dry climate.  Don’t buy the cheapest screens that could quickly fall apart if the fabric does not suit your need or climate.  You could end up paying more money in the long run, because you will have to replace the screen fabric more frequently.  It is better to spend a little extra money up front to buy good quality screens that will hold up and dress your windows while enhancing the appearance and function of your home.  Regardless of your individual needs, we have the perfect screen for you at bargain prices.
          BestWindowScreen.com offers a huge selection of the best screens and replacement screens for your home. We compete with the best window screens available in the fenestration industry.  BestWindowScreen.com is an online store operating without the expensive overhead costs that traditional brick and mortar hardware stores have in order to stay in business.  Our low overhead allows us to offer the best screens and replacement fabric for your home at the best bargain prices possible, because we pass the savings onto our customer.  Regardless of your individual needs, we have the perfect screen for you and provide you the information you need to make an informed decision concerning your screen fabric.  We mail small samples of fabric to potential customers who request it and offer prompt shipping.  If placing an order over the computer is too impersonal for you, and you feel more comfortable speaking with a live person, feel free to call us at 866-810-5376.  Our customer service reps are very friendly, courteous, personable, and are happy to assist you with answers to any questions you may have.  Come shop our online store, BestWindowScreen.com, and experience convenience, quality, and bargain prices.  Good quality does not always mean higher prices.  If you buy elsewhere, you may be paying too much.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Solar Window Roller Shades Really Save on Energy Cost

Now that hot summer days are just around the corner, it would be wise to summer proof your home. During the summer, direct sunlight produces heat inside our homes, and fades flooring, furniture, pictures, etc. Assess your home now and take notice of the windows that allow too much direct sun light into your home. Consider your options to save on energy and protect your furnishings while enhancing your home aesthetically at the same time. You might consider installing solar window roller shades to diffuse light and reduce sun glare as you control temperatures inside your home and save on energy. Sun control fabrics effectively provide energy efficient solutions by reducing the amount of solar heat gain.  Studies have shown that solar screen fabrics effectively reduce the temperature of a room without the use of air conditioning, and sun management can utilize natural light for a beautiful design. Lighter color fabrics reflect the sun’s rays and illuminate the interior with just the right amount of light, while darker fabrics provide a great view to the outside and absorb light. Darker fabrics are ideal for managing sun light and viewing computer and television screens.

BestWindowScreen.com carries very stylish solar fabrics for window roller shades at very affordable prices. Our solar window roller shades are made from vinyl-coated polyester yarns that come in many stylish patterns and colors with UV blockage ranging from 80% to 99%. Best Window Screen’s vinyl solar roller shades can be fabricated with a manual hem-pull-down bar or can operate on a continuous loop beaded chain with a chain tensioner. If you wonder whether you can afford solar roller shades for your windows, give Best Window Screen a call. Our customer service reps will be happy to discuss our many solar fabrics with you, some of which are not posted on our website, and/or send you a sample of the solar fabric you are interested in. We’ll give you a quote if you furnish us with window dimensions. Give us a call first at 866-810-5376; then, compare prices. If you buy elsewhere, you may be paying too much.