Austin’s 300-plus days of sunshine are a blessing until the summer electric bill arrives. Solar heat gain through standard windows can account for up to 30 % of a home’s cooling load. Installing solar screens Austin TX homeowners trust is one of the fastest, most cost-effective upgrades you can make to cut glare, protect interiors, and slash HVAC costs.
Traditional window-treatment estimating can drag on for days while contractors measure, price, and revise. CountBricks rewrites that workflow with AI voice capture, real-time material databases, and instant pricing.
• Speak your measurements into the CountBricks app and watch a full estimate generate in seconds
• Pull live material pricing for screen fabrics, aluminum frames, fasteners, and trim
• Adjust quantities or colors on the fly and see the cost delta update instantly
• Export a polished proposal branded for your company or send an e-signature quote directly to the homeowner
Need a takeoff from a PDF plan set? Upload it to CountBricks.com/blueprint and let our vision AI highlight every window opening for you—no manual clicks required.
Solar screen fabric is rated by “openness factor.” A 90 % solar blockage fabric gives maximum heat reduction but darker indoor views, while 70 % fabrics offer a balance of daylight and energy savings.
• 90 % blockage: ideal for west-facing glass walls
• 80 % blockage: common for ground-floor living spaces
• 70 % blockage: best when maintaining views is critical
Lighter colors reflect more heat; darker colors improve outward visibility. CountBricks recommends pairing a light exterior surface with a charcoal interior for the best of both worlds.
1. Pre-assemble aluminum frames on a flat surface to guarantee square corners
2. Use stainless steel spring clips for brick veneer to prevent galvanic corrosion
3. Anchor into studs—not sheathing—on Hardie-plank exteriors for wind loads up to 90 mph
4. Seal frames with high-temperature silicone rated for 200 °F radiant heat
5. Photograph each installed screen and attach the images to the CountBricks job file for warranty documentation
CountBricks analyzed 120 completed solar screens Austin TX installations from our project database:
• Average summertime kWh reduction: 15 %
• Median payback period: 2.8 years
• Interior UV fading reduction: 94 %
• Homeowner satisfaction score: 4.9 / 5
For a 2,400 sq ft home, that translates to roughly $420 saved each year—enough to offset the initial investment faster than most rooftop solar panel systems.
Through CountBricks.com/financing, homeowners can bundle solar screens with other energy upgrades—like attic insulation or smart thermostats—into one low-interest package. Austin Energy currently offers a $0.25 per square foot rebate on qualifying solar shades. Our AI estimator applies the rebate automatically, so your customer sees the net cost without extra math.
“Solar screens make rooms dark.” Modern 70 % openness fabrics preserve plenty of daylight and still cut heat gain dramatically.
“Screens must be removed in winter.” Austin’s mild winters mean the small warming benefit of bare glass is rarely worth the hassle. Most homeowners leave screens up year-round.
“They void window warranties.” CountBricks sources manufacturer-approved mounting hardware, protecting existing warranties and providing our own five-year workmanship coverage.
If you’re tackling a full façade update—new siding, windows, or patio covers—CountBricks synchronization keeps every trade in sync:
• Carpenters receive screen frame rough-opening sizes inside the shared project dashboard
• Painters view the screen color schedule to match trim selections
• The GC tracks completed tasks and progress payments in real time
Ready to offer the most accurate, fastest solar screens Austin TX estimates in the market? Sign up at CountBricks.com/services, book a 15-minute onboarding call, and win your next project before competitors finish their tape-measure walk-through.
• Up to 90 % heat rejection with high-opacity fabric
• 15 % average cooling cost reduction in Austin homes
• AI-powered estimates delivered in under 3 minutes
• Financing and utility rebates applied automatically
• Five-year workmanship warranty from CountBricks
A 1960s bungalow in Barton Hills faced relentless afternoon glare through its floor-to-ceiling windows. The homeowner wanted relief without sacrificing the mid-century aesthetic.
1. The contractor opened the CountBricks mobile app, voiced 18 window dimensions, and generated a complete bid—including Austin Energy rebate—in 2 minutes 47 seconds.
2. Our blueprint AI overlaid screen frames on the original architect’s PDF, eliminating guesswork about mullion placement.
3. The homeowner signed digitally the same evening, shaving a week off the typical approval cycle.
• 80 % bronze exterior / charcoal interior fabric to complement cedar siding
• Custom flush-fit frames powder-coated to match existing steel window mullions
• Hidden marine-grade fasteners to maintain clean lines
• Indoor afternoon temperature dropped 7 °F on average
• Monthly summer electric bill fell by 18 %
• Visual comfort rated “excellent” by homeowner survey
• Record measurements in landscape mode—voice capture maps better to wide windows
• Tag each window with compass orientation; our AI suggests fabric openness based on solar exposure
• Sync your supplier catalog inside CountBricks.com/settings to reflect your negotiated pricing automatically
• Attach job-site photos; CountBricks converts them into a branded install gallery for your marketing kit
We’re beta-testing thermal imaging integration. Snap an infrared photo and our algorithm will quantify BTU reduction per window before you even place an order. Early adopters can join the pilot at CountBricks.com/insider.
Whether you retrofit a single window or outfit an entire development, CountBricks delivers speed, accuracy, and professional polish unmatched in the residential construction space. Harness our platform and say goodbye to spreadsheet chaos—your Austin clients will thank you the next time their AC unit takes a well-deserved break.
