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Phoenix Window Treatments

Stand next to an untreated window during the summer and you'll be able to tell by the heat radiating from the glass that window treatments have a huge benefit here in Arizona. But with all the options available today it can be overwhelming trying to decide which window treatment is right for your home--not to mention the regulations that some homeowners' associations have that can limit your options. Work with somebody who has your best interests and quality of life in mind rather than with some who is trying to push a large volume of product for a bonus check it in the month. For the best window treatment or combination of window treatments for your lifestyle and home, make sure you're working with a contractor who has earned the Rosie on the House certified partner seal of approval.

Are sun screens a good idea for the desert?

The function of a sun screen is to prevent UV rays from ever reaching your windows. With today’s products and technology in screens, you can greatly reduce the heat gain through windows, which are the highest contributors to heat gain in most homes. Sun screens work in three ways.

Is replacing torn sun screens a DYI project?

This is a relatively a simple project, provided your aluminum frame is still in good condition, you buy quality sunscreen material, have a few key hand tools and the room to work. Read the steps to replacing sunscreens.

What is your opinion of window films?

Several window film manufacturers have made a breakthrough in window film that prevents UV Rays from entering your home, yet allows light to enter. Window film is applied to the interior of your windows, and a trained professional can install it on your home in less than a day. Read the pros and cons of window film.

Sun screens vs. window film

We took one house with two rooms of the same size on the west-facing side of the house and installed sun screens on one and window film on the other and measured the temperature differences. See how the sunscreen and window film compared.

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