How do these screens operate? top >
Durasol line of custom made solar screens can operate in a verity of manners. DuraShades are all retractable and vary in operation based on model. Interior screens are either pull chain operated or motorized. Exterior screens can operate, depending on size, with a manual pull tape, a manual hand crank or can also be motorized for easy operation.
What are the benefits of an exterior mounted solar screen? top >
Exterior retractable screens, typically purchased to reduce solar heat gain, block the heat BEFORE it enters the home. Exterior screen framework can be custom painted to match your exact décor and will not interfere with any interior mounted window treatments.
What are the benefits of an interior mounted solar screen? top >
Interior screens are ideal for reducing interior fading, adding privacy, and stopping sun glare. Interior screens are typically less expensive that their exterior mounted counterparts.
Can I motorize a solar screen? top >
Yes. Homeowners that purchase a series of solar screens rather than a single unit can have the convenience of a single touch operation for the entire room. . With Durasol's new line of electronic accessories, your local dealer can create the system that that can also function automatically, maximizing your investment while providing the added benefit of reducing indoor temperatures and heat gain.
How long will the fabrics last? top >
Durasol uses the best material available utilizing the latest in fabric technology. Today's PVC coated polyester and fiberglass open weave fabrics are designed to provide the homeowner with years of solar protection against rot, mildew and excessive fading. All seams are heat sealed to prevent fraying and extending seam life. Durasol's warranty covers the fabric and workmanship for a period of five years.
What happens during the winter months? top >
Many homeowners continue to use both their interior and exterior mounted screens all year round, providing glare control during the winter. Some homers enjoy the rays of winter and decide to simply retract the units.
What does an average solar screen cost? top >
Due to the custom-made nature of all our shading systems we produce and the uniqueness of each application, prices cannot be given without verified measurements and actual site inspection. Your local representative will meet with you for an in-home consultation to design an awning that's right for you! The custom-made exterior mounted DuraShade, professionally installed, will typically range between $1,500 and $4,000. Interior mounted DuraShade screens typically range from $300 to $2,000 depending on size and manor of operation. Again, with a wide range of available sizes and a large variety of product options, this effect prices dramatically - so very rarely is one system exactly the same as the next.
How long does it take to be installed once my order is placed? top >
Durasol shading products are produced within two weeks. Allowing for shipping time and the dealer's present workload, your awning should be installed in three to five weeks, sometimes even quicker.
Does Durasol offer any other types of Shading products? top >
Durasol offers a complete line of retractable deck and patio awnings, window awnings as well as interior solar screens and exterior mounted solar screens for both residential and commercial applications.
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