
| Window Product Comparison | |||||||
| Option | Controls Sunlight | Reduce Heat Transfer | Stop Infiltration | Control Humidity | Comments | ||
| Blinds, Shutters, Shades, Curtains | Yes | No | No | No | Makes more shade but reduces natural light. No real payback. | ||
| Window film | Yes | No | No | No | Darker tints make people feel cooler, but can attract heat. No payback. Usually voids window warranty. | ||
| Solar Screens | Yes | No | No | No | Not much benefit for cost, limited life span. Limited payback. | ||
| Double Pane & Triple Pane Glass | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | These are bad insulators. Minimal payback (average cost $50/sq ft.) | ||
| In'Flector Solar Window Insulator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Increases window efficiency, enhances comfort, with less than 4 year payback, long life span, & UV Protection. | ||