Weather The Storm: Part 6- Solar Screens



The Sun.....blessing or curse? Well the answer you'll get probably depends on who you ask or how scientifically inclined they are. Scores of sun-worshipers flock to the beaches each year to catch 'rays' and bask in the glow of the brilliant warmth given off by this giant star at the center of our galaxy, yet it is considered a potent foe in the war of weatherization. So giant, our sun accounts for 99.8% of the mass of our solar system, and I hear Jupiter claims most of the .2% left over. Wow! Something that size is bound to have it's good and bad points.

Here are some other facts you might not know about the Sun:

• You could fit 1.3 million Earths inside of our Sun
• The outer atmosphere of the Sun is actually hotter than the surface
• The Sun is completely made out of gas; no solids
• Every 11 years the Sun reverses it's magnetic polarity
• Exploding 100 million tons of dynamite would only match the energy produced by our Sun for 1 second of its lifespan
• A person weighing 150 pounds on Earth would weigh 4,200 pounds on the Sun, because the Sun’s gravity is 28 times that of Earth

But to answer our initial question, the Sun while a nuisance at times, is probably lodged forever in the camp of 'Blessing'. It offers sustenance to all kinds of plants and animals and without it we'd be non existent as a race. But again we're talking about weatherization, and in that realm it could be considered an arch enemy of the greatest proportions.

Now how does this big ol' ball of fire in the sky affect your home? Ever hear of ultraviolet radiation? Although ultraviolet radiation is invisible to the human eye, most people are aware of the effects of UV through sunburn, but the UV spectrum has many other effects, both beneficial and damaging, to human health.UV light is found in sunlight and is emitted by electric arcs and specialized lights such as black lights. It can cause chemical reactions, and causes many substances to glow or fluoresce.

Faded carpet, furniture and drapes, and increased room temperatures, are just a few results of direct, and even indirect, sunlight. A properly designed Solar Screen is your first line of defense against these pervasive waves of solar energy being discharged into our atmoshpere every day. They can block as much as 70% if the sun's direct light, keep room temperatures cooler, and provide a moderate level of privacy in your home. They come in many styles and color combinations and can even be manufactured to fit most custom window sizes. Fox Service Company is a full service weatherization provider and can handle any of your weatherization needs, large or small. Get your FREE ENERGY AUDIT today!