With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Colorado Springs residents enjoy abundant natural light—yet that light can also overheat interiors, fade flooring, and spike utility bills. Solar screens are an affordable, low-maintenance solution that blocks up to 90 % of incoming solar heat without sacrificing fresh air. CountBricks specializes in specifying, sourcing, and installing solar screens Colorado Springs homeowners can depend on to keep indoor temperatures comfortable year-round.
Solar screens are mesh fabrics mounted on the exterior of a window. By intercepting UV and infrared rays before they hit the glass, they outperform interior blinds or curtains in energy savings.
• Exterior placement stops heat gain at the source, reducing HVAC load
• Specialized fabrics maintain outward views and daylighting
• Screens can be removed seasonally or remain in place year-round
Traditional coverings only start working after heat has penetrated the glass, forcing AC units to fight already-heated air. That distinction makes solar screens a strategic upgrade for any residential construction project focused on efficiency.
CountBricks is more than a materials supplier. Our realtime voice-driven estimating platform captures measurements as you talk, auto-generates takeoffs, and produces labor and material pricing in minutes. When you choose CountBricks for solar screens in Colorado Springs, you receive:
• Live, on-site AI estimates via mobile or desktop
• Access to vetted screen fabrics rated for Colorado’s UV index
• Precise blueprint takeoffs imported directly into your project file
• Clear, branded proposals delivered through CountBricks.com/quotes
• Installation crews experienced with stucco, brick, and fiber-cement exteriors common along the Front Range
1. Walk the property while speaking measurements. CountBricks voice recognition transcribes and feeds dimensions to our estimating engine.
2. The platform selects recommended screen densities based on window orientation, altitude, and homeowner comfort goals.
3. Labor hours are calculated from our regional cost database, automatically adjusted for residential construction wage trends in El Paso County.
4. Material pricing pulls in real-time supplier costs to lock in numbers before you leave the driveway.
5. A professional PDF proposal, branded with your logo if you’re a contractor user, appears in the client’s inbox within minutes.
Independent testing shows properly installed solar screens can cut interior cooling loads by 15 %–25 %. On a typical 2,400 sf home in Colorado Springs, that translates to:
• Up to 700 kWh annual electricity savings
• HVAC life-cycle extension of 2–3 years due to reduced run time
• Interior temperature reductions of 5-8 °F during peak summer afternoons
CountBricks incorporates these metrics into every estimate, giving homeowners a clear ROI snapshot alongside installation cost.
Colorado Springs houses blend rustic mountain vernacular with modern prairie styles. Our screen selection includes frame colors like bronze, clay, and adobe to pair with stucco or natural stone façades. Mesh openness factors range from 70 % (maximum view) to 90 % (maximum shading) and are available in charcoal or earth tones to satisfy HOA guidelines.
• Pre-drill masonry anchors to prevent cracking in freeze-thaw cycles
• Seal perimeter gaskets with UV-stable silicone rated for 7,000-ft altitude
• Align screen clips with existing window mullions for an integrated look
• Provide homeowners with simple seasonal removal instructions to extend fabric life
Will solar screens darken my rooms? CountBricks recommends 80 % openness for north-facing windows, retaining ample daylight while reducing glare.
Can I keep windows open? Yes. The mesh allows ventilation and keeps insects out, acting as a second insect screen.
What if I upgrade to new windows later? Our team fabricates frames to match future window sizes, so screens can move with you during remodels.
Ready to add solar screens to your Colorado Springs home or residential project? Book a no-obligation consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation. A CountBricks specialist will schedule a quick site visit, capture voice measurements, and deliver an interactive estimate you can tweak in real time.
• Sync estimates to your CountBricks.com/services dashboard for project-wide cost tracking
• Export screen scopes directly into purchase orders
• Generate progress invoices linked to screen installation milestones
By turning hours of manual takeoff work into minutes, CountBricks frees you to focus on craftsmanship—not spreadsheets. And for homeowners, our transparent pricing and documented energy savings make solar screens a clear win in the sunny climate of Colorado Springs.
A recent CountBricks project involved a 3,100 sf two-story in the Briargate neighborhood where south-facing windows caused second-floor bedrooms to reach 85 °F by late afternoon.
• Twelve 4' × 6' vinyl windows with minimal roof overhang
• HOA required earth-tone accents to match sandstone trim
• Homeowners wanted measurable ROI before committing
1. Our field rep captured window dimensions using the CountBricks voice app in under eight minutes.
2. The AI engine recommended 90 % charcoal screens for the upper level and 80 % openness on the lower level to balance daylighting.
3. A side-by-side energy simulation within the platform projected a 22 % reduction in summer cooling loads.
4. The homeowners received a branded proposal, warranty documents, and financing options instantly through CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Indoor peak temperature dropped an average of 7 °F
• First utility bill showed a 14 % kWh reduction versus the previous July
• Installation completed in one day with zero stucco touch-ups needed
• Order screen frames pre-cut from CountBricks supply partners to avoid on-site mitering
• Combine the solar screen line item with window replacement scopes inside CountBricks estimates for bundled discounts
• Use the CountBricks photo annotation tool to flag window ID tags, ensuring correct fabric density at install
CountBricks clients often leverage the same AI workflow to add radiant-barrier attic retrofits, whole-house fans, and low-e storm windows. Because every product lives in the same cost database, cross-selling energy-saving upgrades is as simple as ticking a checkbox during your voice walkthrough.
From sun-soaked stucco ranches to modern mountain builds, CountBricks delivers the tech, the materials, and the skilled labor that make solar screens Colorado Springs an effortless upgrade. Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule your project and experience estimating without the guesswork.
