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Solar Screen Installation

Solar screens installed on a Las Vegas home providing UV and heat protection
Custom solar screens blocking UV rays on a residential window
Solar screen installation on a Las Vegas home window

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UV Damage Is Invisible Until It Isn't

Ultraviolet radiation enters your home silently through every untreated window, every single day. In Las Vegas — with over 300 days of sunshine per year and a summer UV index that regularly hits 10 to 11 — the cumulative effect is significant and faster than most homeowners expect. Hardwood floors fade. Carpets lose their color. Upholstered furniture, curtains, and artwork all deteriorate faster than they should. By the time the damage is visible, it's already extensive and often irreversible without costly refinishing or replacement.

What makes this particularly frustrating is that standard window glass provides almost no UV protection. Clear single-pane and double-pane windows block very little of the UV spectrum, meaning every sun-facing window is essentially an open channel for UV radiation to reach your interior surfaces throughout the day.

Solar screens are mounted on the exterior of your windows, blocking 65–80% of UV radiation before it ever reaches the glass. This is the most effective placement — once UV energy penetrates the window, no interior treatment can undo the damage that's already occurring. Interior films and blinds can reduce glare, but they don't stop UV from entering. Solar screens stop it at the source.

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Las Vegas

UV Index

10–11

EXTREME

Peak Summer UV Comparison

Las Vegas 11
Seattle 3–4

Solar screens block up to 80% of UV

Las Vegas Has One of the Highest UV Indexes in the U.S.

At latitude 36°N with minimal humidity and more than 300 cloudless days per year, Las Vegas receives more cumulative UV radiation than nearly any other major American city. Desert air doesn't scatter or absorb UV the way humid air does — it passes through cleanly, striking your windows at full intensity from sunrise to sunset.

Compare this to a city like Seattle, which averages a UV index of 3–5 in summer. Las Vegas regularly hits 10–11 from April through October — more than double the intensity. Every south- and west-facing window in your home is receiving that radiation for hours each day. Over a year, the cumulative exposure is substantial. Over five years, the interior damage is visible and expensive.

Solar screens change this equation. At 80% block rating, they reduce the UV load on your home's interior to levels comparable to a lightly overcast day — dramatically slowing the fading and degradation of everything inside.

What UV Damage Actually Costs

UV-related interior degradation is one of the most underestimated home maintenance costs. These are typical repair and replacement figures for Las Vegas homeowners.

$3–8

per sq ft

Hardwood floor refinishing — necessary when UV bleaching creates uneven fade lines matching window positions

$3–7

per sq ft

Carpet replacement — UV-faded carpets rarely respond to cleaning; replacement is usually the only fix

$500+

per piece

Upholstery reupholstering or furniture replacement when UV bleaching fades fabric near sun-facing windows

$200+

per window

Curtain and blind replacement — UV degrades fabric and fades color, requiring replacement every few years without protection

Solar screen installation costs a fraction of any of these repairs — and prevents them from becoming necessary.

Choosing Your UV Protection Level

The percentage indicates how much UV radiation and solar heat the screen filters before reaching your window glass.

65% Block Rating

Good UV protection with better outward visibility

  • ✓ Blocks approximately 65% of UV rays
  • ✓ Better daytime outward visibility
  • ✓ Well-suited for north- or east-facing windows
  • ✓ Reduces fading and interior heat load meaningfully

80% Block Rating Recommended

Maximum UV rejection for sun-intense exposures

  • ✓ Blocks up to 80% of UV radiation
  • ✓ Best protection for west- & south-facing windows
  • ✓ Maximum daytime privacy from street view
  • ✓ Greatest AC savings during Las Vegas summers

All screens available in Black, Brown, Desert Sand, and Dusk Grey to match your home's exterior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Solar screens block between 65% and 80% of UV radiation depending on density. Our 80% screens provide maximum UV protection and are recommended for west- and south-facing windows in Las Vegas.

Yes. Standard window glass blocks very little UV radiation. Over time, UV exposure fades hardwood floors, carpets, curtains, and upholstery — often causing thousands of dollars in damage. Solar screens intercept the majority of UV rays before they reach the glass.

Solar screens provide comparable UV protection to window film while also blocking solar heat, reducing glare, and improving daytime privacy. Unlike film, screens are exterior-mounted and do not require application directly to the glass — making them easier to install, remove, or replace.

Yes. We custom-fabricate every solar screen frame to fit your specific window opening, whether it is a single-slider, double-slider, casement, or fixed window. We also install solar screens on sliding glass doors.

Yes. Las Vegas consistently records UV index values of 10 to 11+ during summer months. Combined with more than 300 sunny days per year, Las Vegas homes receive substantially more cumulative UV exposure than nearly any other major U.S. city. This makes UV protection a year-round concern, not just a summer one.

Yes. UV radiation penetrates light cloud cover — up to 80% of UV rays pass through clouds. In Las Vegas, even overcast days deliver meaningful UV exposure. Because the damage is cumulative over months and years, protecting your home during the city's abundant clear days is essential to preventing long-term interior degradation.

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