Clear roller shades for screen porch?
Jamie
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Comments (2)solar screens?? people don't realize what a difference insulation in the attic makes...but you are living proof of it! I see lots of attics with trampled down insulation 2" thick on attic floor. just what happens when people work in the attic. while there is a diminishing return on depth of insulation it is a worthwhile investment. my attic had flat batts..I mean 1" thick after it was trampled on for what ever reason. after I finished the little bit of air sealing I did from inside the attic & put in my radiant barrier..I put R-19 unfaced in joist bays, then came back with R-15 unfaced in the other direction. to cover the faces of the 2x4 ceiling joists. (yeah...2x4) (and 2x4 rafters...actual 2x4..not 1.5x3.5 ) in the additon..I found out when I changed the roof that they had put pieces of batts at the eaves of the roof..so that when I picked up the metal I saw insulation...but the rest of the roof...zero insulation. I put again...R-15 in rafter/ceiling bays of this low pitched roof. then came back with 1" foam foil sheathing (R-7) 1" lathes and then reflective metal roofing. huge difference. now this room is usable, whereas before...hot in summer...freezing in winter. nice to have the room that was previously storage! I've done a lot of air sealing. having the luxury of a blower door to test & see what works & doesn't..what lasts as an air sealant & what doesn't.. when I rented this place prior to buying my utilities were as much as the rent in the heat of the summer & cold of winter. with propane costs high and a tank of propane per month in the winter...air sealing & the cases of caulk & rolls of mastic tape made a huge difference. I'd use a case of caulk and test...mark the leaks I missed and buy the next case of caulk. I used the mastic tape inside cabinets, to seal a/c supply boxes to walls.. not really necessary as all ducts are in air tight fur downs inside the living space...but by this time.. just habit! putting in the central 2 ton heat pump last summer plus all the air sealing...my utility bill hasn't been over $50 winter or summer.. and it has been the most comfortable year I've ever had in the house. right now its 75 degrees & 52% Rh..I've been cooking purple hull peas from the garden. and outside...90 degrees & 80% RH. love my variable speed air handler unit!! a diy air infiltration is to look for spiderwebs. spiders build their webs where air moves. @ ceiling moldings you need to caulk moldings at top to ceiling & at bottom of moldings to walls. @ window frames, sills or aprons...caulk all joints. @ plumbing penetrations..thumb gum..same inside cabintes thumb gum or mastic tape. usually difficult to use caulk guns in tight quarters. false boxing over cabinets? caulk to ceilings, and all moldings. use a clear caulk that goes on white and dries clear. make a second round to make sure that the caulk fills the gap after it dries. use backer rods for large gaps. I like Dap's Alex brand crystal clear 25-35 year caulk. caulk will expand & contract as the house moves. other products don't have the same flexibility. congrats on your comfort, and investment! I love a success story!...See MorePatio Roller Shades for All Seasons
Comments (2)Did you see these ? I was looking at the mosquito curtains and they have a clear for winter protection -looks interesting I included the link. Piaa http://www.mosquitocurtains.com/1-footer-mosquito-netting-screen-patio-porch/Clear-vinyl-plastic.html Here is a link that might be useful: Winter Patio Protection...See Moresliding screen only patio doors for screen porch.
Comments (8)Phanthom screens can make and install large roll down screen walls. The large ones are motorized. Here are some of the specs. for the large roll down screens: * * * (cut and pasted from http://www.phantomscreens.com/products/execspecs.html) Executive features Fits most oversized applications Retracts out of sight when not in use Adaptable and versatile Remote controlled at the touch of a button Optional manual retraction system Complete ventilation Keeps pests at bay Enhances privacy Popular, designer colors Variety of screening and shading options to suit your needs Professional service and installation Limited Lifetime Warranty Adaptable to your needs Executive Motorized Screen Sizes Width ......... Pull Length 40" to 25' ..... 2' to 16' Executive Manual Screen Sizes* Width ......... Pull Length 18" to 19' ..... 2' to 11' *Not all mesh options are available in all sizes. A choice of colors Executive Screens are currently available in White, Brown, Almond, Bronze, Sandal Wood and Driftwood Beige. Classic White Rideau Brown Slivered Almond Bronze Sandal Wood Driftwood Beige A variety of options The Executive Screen has a variety of screening and shading options to enhance your home's unique features: Insect screen: Reduces up to 55% of UV rays and is recommended for large openings and to keep bugs out. Solar Screen: Blocks the sun's heat and glare by up to 75% while keeping pesky insects out. Premium Solar Screen: Offers substantial shading and reduces fading by blocking up to 80% of UV rays. Privacy Screen: A complete block-out material that provides up to 100% blockage of UV rays. Ideal for home theatre rooms. * * * Katy Here is a link that might be useful: Phanthom screens...See Morewhich window shade: roman, cellular, roller?
Comments (2)I have cellular blinds that meet all your criteria. They are Hunter Douglas with the cordless feature. They have lasted more than ten years and require minimal cleaning, except vacuuming, which in all honesty, I rarely do. Once in awhile a spider will crawl in one of the cells, but they seems to eventually disappear. I have some that are the top down, bottom up type, which is handy for my situation. The price will depend on the size of the window. I got them from a local window treatment shop but I think they are sold by Home Depot.I trust my local guy yo come out and measure and then install them. When I got a new window and the blinds were too wide, he sent them back to have them recut for no charge....See MoreJamie
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