First Choice Energy, Solar Screen, TX

A cost-effective solution to sunny Texas summers.

Call today to see how solar screens can lower your AC bills!

512-345-0956

Schedule Service

Learn More

Solar screens are an effective remedy for homes and multifamily buildings that get too hot when the sun shines its brightest in the summertime. Solar screens offer a number of energy efficiency benefits that cost a lot less than expensive window replacements or other remedies.

Solar Screens Offer Air Conditioning Savings

In the Austin area, your air conditioning costs can be as much as 80% of your overall energy bill. For many homes, the effects of the hot sun and solar gain/heat buildup can make your home hot and uncomfortable. Solar screens offer a way to block the sun’s heat without giving up visibility and light.

How Do Solar Screens Work?

Like a traditional bug screen, solar screens are sized to fit over your windows on the outside. Solar screens are made from specialized material that acts as a filter for the sun’s rays. 1st Choice Energy uses Phifer Suntex solar screens because of their flexible options and durable design. The Suntex screen material is designed to allow minimally restricted views straight out your windows, while effectively blocking nearly 100% of the light from the high angle of the sun, especially during summer months.

Benefits of Solar Screen Shades for Austin area homes

When solar screens are installed, the difference in your home’s comfort is immediate. Since solar screens shield the sun’s heat from entering the home, your air conditioning doesn’t have to struggle to maintain cool temperatures. Even the most efficient AC system will be overworked if the solar gain through your windows is too high. As a result, more efficient operation translates into air conditioning savings!

Avoiding Damaging UV Rays

Your home’s furnishings will last longer when solar screens are installed. Solar screens protect rugs, fabrics and window treatments from fading from the effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. The special screen material also will keep materials like plastics and vinyls from discoloration when exposed to UV rays over time.

Extra Privacy Paired with Good Looks

Solar screens are a bit like one-way mirrors: inside-out visibility is unhindered during the day, but outside-in visibility is greatly reduced. Many homeowners enjoy the consistent good looks that solar screens offer for the exterior of their homes. Our 1st Choice Energy multifamily building customers appreciate solar screens’ ability to present a uniform exterior to their property.

Increase the cost-effectiveness of your building with solar screens! Call us to set up an appointment today.

  • Thank you for the quick and professional service.  We appreciated the thoroughness of Mr. Deron Neblett.  He was very good in explaining his findings and answering our questions.  We would definitely recommend your company to others.

    Joel and Judy Raymond

  • David did an energy audit on the house I bought.  He explained as he went along what he was doing and what would need done. Part of the attic needed added insulation, which he arranged to have done which was a great help to me. He was friendly and professional.

    Cathy G.

  • I wanted to let you know how very happy I was with the energy audit conducted by 1st Choice Energy. The work was done with care to get the most accurate evaluation possible.

    Mary Claire G.

  • I recently used 1st Choice Energy to perform a required Austin energy audit on my parent's home that I am assisting them in selling. They responded to my initial inquiry quickly, quoted a great price right then, and was able to schedule the audit within the next few days.

    David Shockley

  • Please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation for a job well done. You were knowledgeable and did a thorough study of the house. You were professional, skilled and conscientious.

    D. Linette Beal-Stubbs

  • 1st Choice Energy did a great job from start to finish on the weatherization work for my new home purchase!

    Kathryn

  • 1st Choice Energy gave excellent advice on what needed to be done to install a new A/C unit and to add insulation in our 60 year old house. They did the estimate which turned out to be by far the lowest.

    Matthias

  • 1st Choice Energy is simply The Best! Very friendly and professional, they know what they're doing and they do it quickly and thoroughly. They were on time and trustworthy, and explained the inspection process and the energy-saving recommendations clearly and logically.

    Margaret

  • 1st Choice Energy came over to help me understand why my electricity bill had jumped by 50%. They were extremely professional and helpful, fully explained the problem, and wrote me up a thorough recommendation.

    Anita

  • 1st Choice Energy was great to work with. They was very responsive and able to get everything set up for us very quickly. We had AC and weatherization work done. I would highly recommend 1st Choice Energy, especially if you're going through the Austin Energy Rebate or Loan route.

    Jeremy

  • I wholeheartedly recommend the services provided 1st Choice Energy.  When I first learned that I needed an energy audit before my final inspection could be completed, I was a little nervous about what needed to be done.

    Marianne