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SOLAR GRATES:  Outside View Comparisons

SOLAR GRATES                                                        SOLAR SCREENS

 COLOR

White (normal)

Black (option)

Match to house (option)

Black or Dark Brown (normal)

Dark absorbs light better & gives better view outward.

Lighter shades available but change night view

  INFRARED BLOCK

70% with depth @ 1.2x cell size

Nearing 100% with depth @ 4x cell size

Depends on weave

Normally 80-90% closed weave

Weave blocks both visible and infrared light via shading effect

Tighter weave makes room darker

 VIEW

View at angle blocked

Night view available (80% open)

Grates are light weight and robust

Flat screen provides view at most angles

Screen reflects interior light to obscure night view out

Screens susceptible to visible wrinkling if distorted.

Often recommended for permanent installation to minimize handling labor and damage.

  FRAME

Frame is a convenience for handling and appearance

Grate structure is inherently stable, even without a frame

Frame required for stability

Retractable or rollup screens another option

Note:  Both screens and Grates are mounted EXTERNAL to the window

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