How Retractable Screens Save Your Energy

Owning a home is expensive. That’s why homeowners are constantly on the lookout for energy-efficient upgrades to help reduce energy usage and utility bills. One upgrade some homeowners might not have thought of is retractable screens. However, when utilized correctly, retractable screens can help property owners reduce the amount of energy their home or small business uses to maintain comfortable temperatures.

Here, Designer Awnings, a family-owned business that specializes in providing sun-blocking and motorized solutions, details the energy-saving benefits of retractable screens and why they’re worth installing.

Unmatched Airflow

To maintain cool temperatures inside during the warm summer months, homeowners typically run their cooling system nonstop. This puts much stress on the unit and requires a fair bit of energy. Many homeowners don’t realize just how much energy they’re using until they see the amount on their utility bill. Retractable screens can help minimize how much you’re using your cooling unit while still keeping your home cool and comfortable.

Retractable screens allow air to flow through your home, enabling you to take advantage of natural drafts that can cool the inside of your property. Even if there isn’t much of a breeze at the time, retractable screens allow hot air to escape instead of sitting inside your home and creating uncomfortable living conditions. When you utilize a retractable screen effectively, you will rely on your air conditioning unit much less, saving energy and therefore money.

Superior Shade and Protection

At times, the sun can be very deceiving. Even though it’s sunny outside, that doesn’t always translate to hot temperatures. However, that doesn’t stop the sun’s UV rays from heating the inside of your home. Sunshine that makes its way into your residence often heats your home and creates warm indoor temperatures.

Retractable screens can offer protection. They’ll shade and block out harsh UV rays to help keep your home cool and comfortable. In addition to protecting your home or living space from the sun’s powerful rays, retractable screens also offer protection against bugs and other pests. This allows homeowners to keep their homes open throughout the night to allow more cool air to come through while keeping the bugs out.

Other Benefits of Retractable Screens

While many homeowners choose to upgrade their homes with retractable screens because of their energy-saving capabilities, they offer several other great advantages. Other reasons why you should consider implementing retractable screens include:

Privacy and Security

For many homeowners, their home is their sanctuary. It’s where they feel safest. Retractable screens can help enhance the privacy and security of your space. Prying eyes will no longer be able to see what you’re doing, providing you with peace of mind.

Protection Without Obstruction

One of the most significant benefits of retractable screens is their ability to offer superior protection without obstructing views of your property. This benefit can be extremely important to homes with small children. Enjoy the protection that retractable screens deliver while still being able to keep a watchful eye on your little ones.

Retractable Screens at Designer Awnings

With over 20 years of experience serving the members of our community, Designer Awnings has a good understanding of our customers’ needs. That’s why we’ve partnered with Sunesta, a world-class awning and shade manufacturer, to bring our customers the very best in custom shade solutions, including retractable screens. We’re pleased to offer products constructed from the highest quality materials that are designed to last. The retractable screens available at Designer Awnings include:

• The Sentry: Equipped with an assortment of standard features, the Sentry is offered in a variety of fabrics and mounting methods so that you can better optimize your space.
• The Sunroll: Offered in both motorized and manual options, the Sunroll provides clients with complete vertical sun protection and is available in multiple customized sizes, with widths up to 24 ft. and heights up to 12 ft. 

Every screen is expertly installed by our team of specialists and can be maintained by our technicians to ensure its performance remains above standards. Those located in Berks, Lackawanna, Monroe, Carbon, Northampton, and Lehigh Counties who wish to learn more about our selection of retractable screens for porches, patio doors, and other products can contact us today at Designer Awnings.