Best Solar Sunscreens to Keep Your Home Cool and Stylish!

For anyone looking to control the extra heat and glare that comes in through windows or patio enclosures, solar window screens are an ideal choice. These pre-framed screens are designed to fit exactly to your window specifications and are ready to install—perfect for both new and replacement window screen projects in your home.

Made with a unique woven mesh, these fixed solar screens can block 65-95% of UV rays and heat, while still offering daytime privacy and maintaining a clear outward view. Adding these sun-blocking window screens helps cool your home more efficiently, which can reduce your AC bills and keep the interiors comfortable, even on hot days.

Types of Solar Screens For Windows

  Solar screens help block UV rays and reduce heat while maintaining visibility and airflow indoors.

  Different types offer unique features, such as:

• 65% Solar Insect Screen: Blocks 65% of sunlight, keeps insects like no-see-ums out, and provides some privacy without losing airflow.
• 80% Suntex Solar Screen: A heavy-duty, pet-resistant screen blocking 80% of UV rays, protecting furniture, carpeting, and reducing air conditioning costs.
• 90% Suntex Solar Screen: Blocks up to 90% of UV rays and heat, providing excellent strength and versatility for indoor comfort.
• Super Solar Screen: Made from vinyl-coated fiberglass, this 40×40 mesh screen offers insect protection and privacy.
• 95% Solar Screen: Offers 95% blockage of UV rays and is heavy-duty and pet-resistant.

  Color choice like black or dark bronze screens enhances daytime privacy and reduces glare similar to sunglasses.

Heavier Frames For Higher Quality Shade Screens

For the best solar screens on windows, opt for ones with a heavier frame that enhances durability and longevity. A solid 5/16″ x 1″ frame offers stronger support, making these shade screens highly effective at blocking sunlight while providing privacy. These pre-made solar screens come fully assembled and ready-to-install, saving time and ensuring a precise fit for your provided dimensions. Customizable with various solar mesh, frame color, and hardware options, these sun blocking screens bring both quality and style to any window.

Types Of Hardware For Your Solar Window Screens

• Corner Spring: Holds the screen frame in the window frame with a tension fit for stability.
• Pull Tab: Provides a grip to pull the screen into place during installation.
• Acorn Pointer: Rivets onto the screen frame to help keep it secure.
• Plunger Bolt: Pops into a drilled hole in the window frame or channel to secure the screen.
• Friction Hanger: Fits in wooden frames to hold aluminum insect screens; pairs with Loop Latch for a snug fit.
• Loop Latch: Secures the bottom of the screen frame tightly against the window frame.
• Casement Clip: Works in wooden and metal window frames, resistant to rust and corrosion.
• Knife Latch: Fits into a slit in the screen frame to hold it firmly in place.