SunBlox Solar Screens

"A Fist Full of Dollars" Energy Savings for Installed Solar Screens

2010-10-13T10:18:00.000-04:00

You'll get a Fist Full of Dollars from your energy savings, which equals money in your brogans once you install SunBlox solar screens on all of your South, East, & West facing windows and doors.

Keep the sun out, and keep the greenbacks in your pocket! Make my Day!
Call SunBlox now!

Florida Statute 163.04

2010-10-10T22:29:00.005-04:00

Per the Florida Statute below - a homeowner's association (HOA) , condo association, or deed restricted community can't prevent a homeowner from utilizing or installing energy efficient products on their home to reduce energy consumption. This includes clotheslines, solar screens, and other products used for reduced power consumption. Please use your own discretion and ask for legal consul if you have questions.

163.04 Energy devices based on renewable resources.--

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general or special law, the adoption of an ordinance by a governing body, as those terms are defined in this chapter, which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources is expressly prohibited.

(2) No deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements running with the land shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources from being installed on buildings erected on the lots or parcels covered by the deed restrictions, covenants, or binding agreements. A property owner may not be denied permission to install solar collectors or other energy devices based on renewable resources by any entity granted the power or right in any deed restriction, covenant, or similar binding agreement to approve, forbid, control, or direct alteration of property with respect to residential dwellings not exceeding three stories in height. For purposes of this subsection, such entity may determine the specific location where solar collectors may be installed on the roof within an orientation to the south or within 45° east or west of due south provided that such determination does not impair the effective operation of the solar collectors.

(3) In any litigation arising under the provisions of this section, the prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

(4) The legislative intent in enacting these provisions is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging the development and use of renewable resources in order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources by preventing the adoption of measures which will have the ultimate effect, however unintended, of driving the costs of owning and operating commercial or residential property beyond the capacity of private owners to maintain. This section shall not apply to patio railings in condominiums, cooperatives, or apartments.

2010-10-10T21:52:00.000-04:00

Solar screens installed on a pool home with Phifer Solar Screen material. We have found homes with swimming pools and homes on lakes have a more intense blast of sun. Sort of a double whammy! Customers with homes close to water get direct sunlight hitting their glass windows or doors like any other home - the sun hits the glass, heating the glass, radiating into the room space as heat-gain. However, the water reflects the sun's rays creating glare and heat as well. Water in close proximity exaggerates the effects of the summer sun causing added heat-gain and glare. Installed SunBlox solar screens can eliminate the negative effects of the summer sun by stopping the sun's rays from hitting your glass, reducing glare to almost zero, and will STOP fading on your carpets, rugs, and art work.
Call SunBlox today to get a grip on your heat-gain and power bill issues. 407.963.1460

Northwest Hospital - Seattle, Washington

2010-10-10T21:17:00.000-04:00

In August 2010 SunBlox Solar Screens fabricated & shipped an order of our sunscreens to Northwest Hospital in Seattle, Washington. The solar screens were shipped via UPS Ground service.

NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
1550 NORTH 115TH STREET
SEATTLE, WA 98133

Bolen Office Supply

2010-10-10T09:19:00.000-04:00

Bolen Office Supply has recently ordered a roll-down shade from SunBlox. Bolen will use the shade for their drive-thru window. They have chosen the Phifer Sheerweave 2100 Series, Charcoal color.

Bolen Office Supply located at: 114 South Main - Pratt, Kansas

Southern Oregon Head Start

2010-10-08T08:18:00.001-04:00

Contact SOCFC at: http://www.socfc.org

SunBlox has recently shipped an order of solar screens to Central Point, Oregon for sun control use in the Southern Oregon Head Start program.

A Recent SunBlox Solar Screen Installation in Winter Park, Florida

2010-10-07T19:50:00.001-04:00

September '10 - Winter Park, Florida

SunBlox Line of Solar Screens Receive Energy Efficient Certification

2010-10-07T09:01:00.002-04:00

SunBlox’s Line of Solar Screens Receive Energy Efficient Certification

Purchase and Installation Costs Eligible for 30 Percent Tax Credit in D.O.E. Zones 1-3
Orlando, Florida, for immediate release — October 6, 2010 SunBlox Solar Screens, a solar screen fabrication and installation company, today announced that the manufacturers of sun control materials offered by SunBlox now provides a manufacturer’s certification statement for compliance with the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Homeowners that purchase and install the energy efficient solar screens sold and installed by SunBlox and manufactured by Phifer Incorporated are eligible for a federal tax credit of thirty percent up to a total of $1500.00. Eligible homeowners must live in zones 1-3 of the United States as defined by Department of Energy.

Solar screening materials available through SunBlox Solar Screens are capable of blocking up to ninety percent of the sun’s radiant heat resulting in the lowering of homeowner utility bills. The energy efficient tax credit certification is a designation that the manufacturers of solar screens have sought for several years. “A home’s most vulnerable area for solar heat gain comes in the form of sunlight radiating through unprotected glass, “ said Andrew Caldwell, Corporate Market Manager - Sun Control Products for Phifer Incorporated. “Controlling solar heat gain, especially in the warm climates that span the southern United States, is extremely important in energy conservation. Since our sun control materials are designed to reduce solar heat gain, they can help lower a homeowner’s energy costs.”

In a separate initiative, Congress has allocated $5 billion for the Obama administration’s Weatherization
Assistance Program (WAP), which seeks to retrofit low-income family homes with products to make them
more energy efficient. While the tax credit for solar screens only applies to those homes located in zones 1- 3, the materials do offer a lower priced alternative to more expensive energy efficient glass in all regions of the country. SunBlox proudly utilizes these products and services to help make homes more energy efficient.

“Solar screens can be purchased and installed for about a sixth of the cost of low-e glass,” said Keith Freeman, Owner of SunBlox Solar Screens. “The tax credit available to eligible homeowners and the use of the materials within the weatherization program, promises to extend energy savings even further.” In addition to the materials ability to block much of the sun’s thermal energy from radiating through windows, solar screens are also effective in limiting the damage done to furniture, carpet, wall hangings and paint as a result of damaging UV light entering a home.

SunBlox is a full-service home efficiency products and services consultation company that provides business owners and home owners with advice on how to reduce their utility usage and raise the comfort level within their structure. SunBlox offers a variety of products from window screens, door screens, retractable window screens, porch and patio screens, sun control and insect screening that protects against mosquitoes that may carry the West Nile virus. SunBlox is a family-owned company that is headquartered in the Orlando, Florida area and has provided energy efficiency services to homeowners and commercial storefront owners throughout Central and South Florida since 2005. SunBlox also fabricates & ships to all states in the U.S.

To learn more about SunBlox, visit: www.SunBlox SolarScreens.com

Federal Tax Credit - IRS

2010-10-06T22:19:00.003-04:00

MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

For Compliance With American Recovery

and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Phifer Incorporated certifies that Phifer fixed Solar Screens including SunScreen, SunTex 80, SunTex 90, Super Solar Screening, and Super Solar Screening + are “Eligible Building Envelope Components” that classify as an “insulation material or system” as defined in Section 4.01 of IRS Notice 2009-53 and as such qualify for a federal tax credit for Non-business Energy Credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25C as modifi ed by Section 1121 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The qualifying fixed Solar Screen products must be externally mounted covering the entire window opening and used in accordance to all manufactures instructions. Solar Screens qualify for tax credits in Climate Zones 1-3. Solar Screens only qualify with single pane glass in Zone 1. Solar Screens must be installed with double pane insulated glass in Zone 2 and 3 to qualify. The U.S. Climate Zones are illustrated in the map on page 2. This certifi cation statement meets the prescriptive criteria for such material or system established by the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, as such Code that was in effect on the date of the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Hop Valley Brewing Company

2010-10-06T21:40:00.003-04:00

SunBlox has recently completed a solar screen order to Hop Valley Brewing Company in Springfield, Oregon. Hop Valley's order was brought to us by ES&A Sign & Awning Co. in Eugene, Oregon.

Karan Freeman - Marketing Director

2010-10-06T21:23:00.002-04:00

We welcome Karan to our SunBlox team. She brings many good ideas and qualifications to the table.

A native Floridian whose education, career path and curiosity have led her to traverse the world from the NYSE's most inner circle on Wall Street to Marketing, Design and Theatrical Management in Los Angeles, to the far reaches of Indonesia and Brasil. She returned to Orlando in 1997.

One of Orlando's most respected Realtors® with $100 million in sales, Karan’s expertise is in marketing. Having served on the Board of Directors of such notable environmental organizations as EarthDay International, ProNatura International, & The Earth Communications Office along side celebrities like Charlton Heston, Morgan Fairchild, Tom Cruise, & Ron Howard; Karan has also spearheaded events on behalf of the United Nations Environment Programme, Wildlife Conservation International, and The Earth Summit in (Rio de Janiero) 1992. She is leveraging that experience to assist her husband Keith in his burgeoning “Green” business.

Taking SunBlox from a local custom fabricator to a national fulfillment center of pre-sized screens is her primary objective right now. According to Karan, “Making screens in prototypical sizes is more cost effective for both SunBlox and the consumer. Customers will be able to order on-line, choose their shipping method, then receive & install themselves. That is my ultimate goal.” She continues, “Saving energy by reducing cooling costs is perhaps the most effective change we can make to lighten our ecological footprint. This is a goal I have long been committed to.”

Lake Nona installation

2009-08-24T08:17:00.001-04:00

SunBlox solar screens offer an easy and practical method for improving the energy efficiency of windows and glass doors. In the summer, most unwanted heat gain comes in the form of sunlight radiating through unprotected glass. This glass is a building's most vulnerable area for heat gain. In fact, 60 square feet of glass can admit as much as 12,000 BTU's of heat each hour requiring one extra ton of air conditioning (East Facing, 8a.m., Latitude 40° N.). Controlling this solar heat gain is extremely important in energy conservation and passive solar design.

Weatherization program drops $7.7M into Central Florida

2009-08-23T11:57:00.005-04:00

Orlando Business Journal article about SunBlox

Friday, July 10, 2009

About $7.7 million in federal stimulus funds is being targeted to improve the energy efficiency of low-income homes in Central Florida, bringing much-needed jobs to home improvement contractors.

The Weatherization Assistance Program funds are part of $175 million the state is expected to receive in two $87.5 million increments.

The Florida Division of Housing & Community Development said Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties will receive the funding this year to help retrofit low-income houses with energy-efficient equipment such as solar screening, repair or replace water heaters, and install attic and floor insulation as well as new heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

The funding can be expected to create up to 215 jobs, according to a widely accepted U.S. government formula of 28 jobs per $1 million in project cost.

Four of the 29 Florida-based organizations that will receive funding are located in Central Florida. They include the Orange County Housing & Community Development Office, Osceola County Council on Aging Inc., Meals on Wheels Etc. and Lake Community Action Agency Inc.

Bill Pass, program manager of housing rehabilitation for Orange County, said the funding should help local organizations improve low-income houses.

In Orange County alone, Pass said there are more than 300 homes that require weatherization upgrades. Bids for those properties should go out by fourth-quarter 2009.

Osceola County has another 150 homes awaiting work that will be bid to the private sector, said Larry Belisle, weatherization program coordinator for the Osceola County Council on Aging Inc.

The economic pressure on low-income homes has caused new applications for assistance to triple from 60 in 2008 to 150 now, he said. “There’s always a need for this work, but now there’s so much more because of this economic recession.”

The work will also help create much-needed work for private-sector contractors.

That’s good news for Chuck Kulp, president of Orlando-based Energy Air Inc., a 350-employee residential and commercial HVAC contractor. Kulp hopes to snag some of the work.

Since the recession began, Kulp said his residential division went from nearly $13 million in volume in 2006 to $4 million this year. The work coming from the Weatherization Assistance Program “would be a big opportunity for us,” Kulp said.

The same is true for smaller contractors such as Sun Blox Inc., a three-person, Ocoee-based residential and commercial solar screen installer.

“This would be a great opportunity for us since we’re a small business looking for whatever we can bid on,” said owner Keith Freeman.

http://orlando.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2009/07/13/story1.htm l

Clermont, FL. installation

2009-08-23T10:46:00.002-04:00

A recent SunBlox installation in Clermont, FL. This customer is so very happy with effects of solar screens!!!!!

www.sunbloxsolarscreens.com

Installation in Viera, FL.

2009-08-23T10:40:00.003-04:00

Solar Screens Are Like A Big Shade Tree!
The most effective way to control the sun's heat and glare is to stop it before it enters your window. Once the sun's rays enter your windows, they are absorbed and begin to radiate throughout the room in the form of heat. Much like a big shade tree, exterior shading will reduce your cooling costs, reduce the load on your air conditioning, and will eliminate glare and fading.

visit: www.sunbloxsolarscreens.com

2009-08-21T11:30:00.002-04:00

We are currently preparing proposals for the Red Oak ISD in Red Oak, Texas. Red Oak is a suburb south of Dallas, Texas. The proposal will include the field sports press box - 2 levels and the side walls. A consulting trip is planned to determine their best options for sun control and eliminate the solar heat-gain in the press box.

2009-08-21T11:10:00.005-04:00

On July 20, 2009 we shipped 38 each solar screens to Chugiak, Alaska. Our client is DBS Enterprises located in Chugiak, AK. SunBlox solar screens will be installed on the Child Development/ Child Care buildings on Ft. Richardson Army Base, AK. We fabricated bronze frames with black Phifer Suntex 80 for their sun control needs. All screens were shipped via UPS Ground and installed by others.

Keith Freeman - Owner/ Founder

2009-08-18T18:30:00.004-04:00

Keith Freeman - Owner/Founder of SunBlox Solar Screens

http://www.sunbloxsolarscreens.com

www.facebook.com/sunblox

Feel free to write me a message at: keith@sunbloxsolarscreens.com

2009-08-18T17:52:00.003-04:00

On Wednesday August 12, 2009 we delivered 112 solar screens to Miller Construction Management for an apartment building project in Arcadia, Florida. Project was completed for Miller Construction Management, Inc. for the owners due to the local housing authority energy efficiency guidelines.

Miller Construction Management, Inc.

502 N Massachusetts Ave

Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone (863) 688-3060

Fax (863) 682-1242

millerconstructionmanagement.com

2009-08-18T17:31:00.000-04:00

Recently installed solar screens on a home in Lake Mary, FL.

Solar Screens installed on Bank of Las Vegas

2009-08-18T17:25:00.000-04:00

Recently installed screens in Titusville, FL.

2009-08-18T17:20:00.000-04:00

FaceBook

2009-08-18T17:07:00.001-04:00

Take a look at us on FaceBook!

www.FaceBook.com/SunBlox

Franchise & Proprietary License Agreements Opportunities

2008-09-05T09:51:00.002-04:00

SunBlox Solar Screens is currently offering Territorial License Agreements for the Southeast U.S. & limited Territories in Florida. This is a great opportunity for an individual or small company to offer their clients an energy saving green product to make their home or office more comfortable while doing something great for our planet as well. SunBlox has started the preliminary steps to bring our company to a franchise level and offer the franchises to the public. In the interim between present and full franchise availability; we are offering Territory License Agreements that will be conveyed to legal franchise status immediately upon completion of the process.

The requirements for prospective interested parties are:

Eagerness & Enthusiasm to offer a energy saving green product to the public
Willingness to learn the SunBlox proven process of fabrication & installation
Moderate knowledge of business practices in a small business atmosphere
Basic to moderate knowledge of the use of hand tools and power tools. Should be proficient with the use of a tape measure
Must be in a financial position to except the responsibilities of vendor accounts, supplier accounts, payroll, occupational licenses, and marketing
Should be credit worthy to have the ability to open vendor & supplier accounts
Have funds available to purchase the SunBlox license, tools, vehicle, inventory, and work trailer
Most Important! Be excited about being your own boss in a very lucrative GREEN business, while offering your customers an energy saving GREEN product!

Please feel free to call or write with any questions you may have. Visit us at: www.sunbloxsolarscreens.com to learn more about an outstanding GREEN product business opportunity.

www.sunbloxsolarscreens.com
keith@sunbloxsolarscreens.com
407-963-1460
877-786-9639 toll free

Green Fair at Riverside Park - New Smyrna Beach, FL.

2008-09-05T09:43:00.003-04:00

SunBlox Solar Screens will be participating in the Green Fair at Riverside Park in New Smyrna Beach, FL. September 6 - Septemeber 7, 2008. Curt Ridgard will be representing SunBlox at the Green Fair. We will have plenty of literature and informational material about our energy saving solar screens.

Visit The SunBlox Website

2008-02-04T21:16:00.001-05:00

www.sunbloxsolarscreens.com

PRESS RELEASE

2008-02-03T14:46:00.004-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Keith Freeman

Title: Founder/ Partner

Mobile: (407) 408-8696

Fax: (407) 386-7193

Email: Keith@SunBloxSolarScreens.com

Web Site: www.SunBloxSolarScreens.com

SunBlox™ Announces Approved Vendor Status for Orange County and State of Florida

Orlando, Florida – 2:30 PM February 2, 2008

SunBlox, Inc. (www.sunbloxsolarscreens.com) as seen on WKMG Local 6 News - The Problem Solvers (www.youtube.com/sunblox) has been approved as a vendor for both Orange County and for the State of Florida, enabling government entities under their jurisdiction to install an affordable product that reduces heat absorption through windows by up to 90%, resulting in energy cost savings of up to 30% in the Florida market. The Orlando-based company installs a product already popular in such hot spots as California, Texas, and Arizona, where utility companies frequently offer incentives for the installation and use of Solar Screens which significantly reduces energy consumption for cooling homes and offices (http://www.cityofdavis.org/yeep/sunscreens.cfm). Progress Energy currently recommends this product, and SunBlox™ was used as a technical consultant to help write their Solar Screen Incentive Program.

Keith Freeman, founder and owner of SunBlox™, states “The cost is relatively meager considering the estimated return on investment is just two years (or less) of use and in four years should double their money back.” He added, “This is a green product (given our nation’s current climate changes and global warming) that could have significant impact on the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) if broadly installed.” See the following articles and web sites for more information:

http://www.daikin.com/environment/info/influence.html

http://www.infinitepower.org/whatcanido.htm

http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/html4ever/2006/060706.Groll.aconference.html

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,206724,00.html

http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/home_energy_guide/WINDOWS.PDF

http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/bldg/fyh/priority/index.htm

http://www.eartheasy.com/live_naturalcooling.htm

Sun Screens work by stopping the sun’s rays before they hit the glass (Sun hitting glass will produce about 230 BTU’s per square foot of glass) – this is how heat gain in the room is reduced. The U.S. Department of Energy says in a study that shading the outside of exposed windows or doors is the best way to stop heat build-up (http://www.eere.energy.gov). The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse says that roughly 50% of heat gain and heat loss is through windows and doors inside of your home. External shading is the most effective home treatment to counter these effects. Shading the exposed windows and doors with sun screens can reduce room temperatures by as much as 20 degrees.

Other products have drawbacks: window film or window tints cannot be removed, sometimes bubble up in the heat and will most likely void window manufacturers warranties; interior solar window shadings such as indoor window film or blinds or insulated drapes do not block, reflect or absorb the solar rays before they pass through the glass, allowing heat build-up and uncomfortable room temperatures.

SunBlox Solar Screens block sunlight before it hits windows and enters the building. By blocking up to 90% of the sun’s harmful UV rays, Sun Screens reduce temperatures in rooms by as much as 20 degrees, providing you with savings of up to 25% -30% on summer cooling bills. They allow ventilation and privacy and act as insect screens too. Sun Screens can be easily removed for the winter months.

Founder Keith Freeman relocated to Central Florida in the summer of 1997 from California by way of Hawaii. As a Quality Assurance manager for the Department of Defense for a decade, and a custom homebuilder for as long, Keith is entirely familiar with energy conservation products utilized in the west. He found it amazing that he could not find the product locally. He was able to source a small quantity of the screen material via special order, but not the special framing material or hardware, and nobody knew how to fabricate or install the solar screens. This was the catalyst for starting SunBlox™.

After a great deal of research, acquiring the best product from limited suppliers in the southeast U.S., Keith opened shop in 2005. He has since become members of the Florida Green Building Coalition, the Global Green Alliance, and joined the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (FL).

Certainly, if people knew the savings potential in their monthly electric bills, the extended life of their A/C system, as well as enhanced comfort of their homes, it would become a standard in all Florida homes.

SunBlox™ Solar Screens also have many commercial applications.

Several shading fabrics of this sun control product offer varying degrees of heat reduction and privacy.

· Block 80% or 90% of the sun’s hot damaging rays before they hit the glass

· Reduce temperature in rooms by as much as 20 degrees

· Savings of 25% - 30% on summer cooling bills is typical

· Provide privacy from outside, view from inside is not obscured

· Eliminate glare on computer and television screens

· Protect furniture, carpets and artwork from fading, and other UVA & UVB ray damage

· Allows ventilation and acts as an insect screen too

· Screens can easily be removed in the winter months

· Fits any window size or shape including arched windows & colonial gridwork

· Re-screen lanais, porches, sliding screen doors – roll down shades available too

SunBlox, Inc.
A Central Florida company specializing in the installation of heat reducing, energy saving, Sun Screens.

For more information or a complete Press Kit for SunBlox ™ please call: (407) 963.1460. Toll Free (877) 786.9639. Email: Info@SunBloxSolarScreens.com

Web Site: www.SunBloxSolarScreens.com

NCG Medical Building

2008-02-03T13:56:00.000-05:00

On February 2, 2008 SunBlox completed the installation of solar screens on the NCG Medical Building in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

The owner of the commercial office property stated that all of his tenants on the 2nd floor has complained about the heat gain through the windows. We performed a temperature check with a laser thermometer on the windows prior to installing solar screens and after installation - the temperature of the glass dropped by as much as 20+ degrees Fahrenheit. The season is winter, and this proved to be a substantial drop in just the first few days of February. Historically, we know from other temperature checks in residential and commercial properties that the temperature drop is far more substantial in the summer months - as much as 40 degrees Fahrenheit temperature drop is common!

The owner said that the heat gain problem on the first floor offices is not as prevalent due to the overhang of the 2nd floor. The owner also stated that he had tried window film and it had NOT helped his heat gain problem. The temperatures were still very uncomfortable for his tenants, and the air conditioning costs were very high even though he had installed window tint/ film.

Approximately, one out of three (about 35%) of our customers have tried expensive window tint or film to no avail. After they have spent quite a large some of money on window tint/ film; and they find that it does not cut their energy bills, and their rooms are still uncomfortable - they call SunBlox to install solar screens on the exterior of their home or office to block the sun before it hits the glass. SunBlox prices are usually more cost effective than window tint/film companies. Bottom line is that solar window screens solve the heat gain and comfort issue while window tint/film does not address the issue of blocking the suns heat before it hits the glass!

The photos above depict before and after installation. The product used on these windows was Phifer Suntex 80 - black screen with bronze frame.

Frame Colors To Choose From

2007-12-07T13:05:00.000-05:00

We Have Three (3) Colors Of Frame In Stock

Tan
Bronze
White

SunBlox Can Also Custom Finish Any Color of Frame The Designer or the Homeowner Wishes

Screen Colors To Choose From

2007-12-07T12:55:00.000-05:00

The Photo Shows The Three (3) Stock Colors We Carry.
We Also Have Grey & Tan That Can Be Ordered.

Black
Brown
Stucco

Attachment Clips

2007-12-07T12:48:00.001-05:00

We have five (5) different attachment methods.
Photo shows our Brick Clip and Thumb Clips; as our two most popular.

Virtually every installation is a little different! We determine to the
most secure and aesthetically pleasing method at time of field measurements.

Shipman Testimonial

2007-12-07T12:37:00.000-05:00

Keith and Simon,

I just wanted to let you know how happy we are with our SunBlox screens. We had them installed in the summer of 2007 and noticed a nice reduction in our electric bill this summer. But the comfort level in those rooms was even better! Those rooms used to get blasted with the afternoon sun and now they are much cooler, not to mention more private, as it is harder to see in from the outside . They are also easy to remove for window cleaning and re-attach.

Thank you so much for a great product!

Cindy S.
Hunters Creek
Orlando, FL.

Montovino Testimonial

2007-12-07T12:35:00.000-05:00

We are very pleased with your product of SunBlox solar screens for our home. It is truly amazing how we struggled with bright sunlight and heat in our family room that faces due West. After you installed the screens we have seen a big difference. It's so nice now to keep our shades up and enjoy the golf course view.

Many thanks for your product and quick installation. Would recommend your product to anyone.

Sincerely,

Joe M.
LPGA International
Daytona Beach, FL.

Gerlach Testimonial

2007-12-07T12:32:00.000-05:00

We had a room that was 10-15 degrees warmer than the rest of the house with a 36 square foot double paned glass window that faced west. As an engineer I was looking for a product that would reduce the heat gain in that room and look good.

Once the SunBlox screen was installed the room temperature dropped to the same as the rest of the house. Nothing else was changed and the screen performed well. The look was great too. If you didn't know that there was a screen in place you would never know it from the outside or inside. The grids matched the window perfectly and installation was quick and easy.

My thanks to Keith and Simon who were very helpful and professional. I would recommend this product to anyone seeking to reduce heat gain through windows and I have. Since mine was installed several neighbors and friends have also had SunBlox screens installed on their homes.

Garry G.
Candler Hills
Top of the World
Ocala, FL.

Corriveau Testimonial

2007-12-07T12:28:00.000-05:00

After doing some tree trimming along the back of our house during the spring time which is the portion of our home that is our family room, on the inside. During the summer months, the room became quite warm and the air conditioning was having trouble cooling the room. We tried a number of things that proved not to work as well as the trees.

Having become aware of SunBlox at the Orlando Homeshow, when called, they assured me that these screens would help. After having them installed, I was so impressed with the screens that I had them installed on another one of my homes. I'm here to tell you, as they were putting them up, I could feel the difference in the temperature of the room.

I really believe that they are a big help and would recommend them to anyone that is having trouble controlling the temperatures within their home. They also, look very attractive from the outside, as they provide an added architectural look to the existing windows in the home. They appear to be very easy to install as installation only takes a couple of minutes. We had the SunTex 90 installed and there is a noticeable difference with the light that is emitted into the room, but that is not necessary a negative.

Therefore, I am pleased to give a thumbs up for their product!

Brian C.
Johns Landing
Oakland, FL.

Carpenter Testimonial

2007-12-07T12:26:00.000-05:00

I LOVE IT !! I have been telling others about it actually. Let me think of something ....

A western exposure brought extensive afternoon heat to my living room. Not only did this create higher cooling expenses, it caused fading of the living room fabrics which were in line with the sun's rays. The installation of SunBlox over the windows solved both issues immediately. The living area is now useable in afternoons.

Living in a homeowner's association it was important there be no outward appearance of an installation having been made. And there isn't. The window appears to have an ordinary screen and wouldn't be noticible to someone not looking for it.

SunBlox is not expensive and I strongly encourage its use for anyone with direct sun exposure.

Sue C.
Turtle Creek
Orlando, FL.

Kalwara Testimonial

2007-12-07T12:24:00.000-05:00

I was impressed from my very first contact with SunBlox. After seeing them on the Orlando news, I e-mailed them and received a telephone call back from them that evening! Having recently put a large addition on our house, I was used to dealing with contractors who failed to show up, call, or return to complete their project. That was certainly not the case with SunBlox. We made an appointment, and they arrived on time. Their estimate was fair. An installation appointment was made, and again they arrived on time and the estimate did not change.

Several months later, I had a slight problem with the installation. I called and SunBlox said they would return to fix the problem on Wednesday. I was amazed as I called late in the afternoon on Monday to report the problem. True to his word, he arrived Wednesday morning to repair the installation problem. It required making part of a new screen. No cost. There was never any argument about who or what caused the problem; just a pleasant attitude and a quick repair!

Not only did I receive excellent customer satisfaction, my new screen makes my exercise/computer room sooo much more comfortable without me losing the view! I love the added benefit of having privacy from my neighbors.

I could not be happier!

Leslie K.
Lady Lake, FL

Shipman Before & After

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Before & After

Longo Before & After

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Harding Before & After

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Carpenter Before & After

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Bray Before & After

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Deckert Before & After

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Warranty

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Lifetime Parts & Labor Transferable Warranty For SunBlox Solar Screens

The solar screens installed by SunBlox, Inc. are guaranteed to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own your home.

Items that are covered include screen material pulling away from the spline, faults in the structure of the fabric because of manufacturing processes, screens coming out of the window frame because of an installation error (not because of high winds and foundation shifting) and grids coming loose from the frame or at riveted junctions in the case of decorative grids.

SunBlox, Inc. assumes no responsibility for screen failure due to fire, flood, high winds or other Acts of God, misuse, handling, building design or foundation shifting. It is also assumed that decorative grids, over time, will perhaps gradually warp and shift due to variable pressures put on the screen from the window frame contracting and expanding with the seasonal shifts in humidity and handling for cleaning purposes. Overspray from improperly applied lawn and pest chemicals, certain cleaning solvents, and chemicals
from pool cleaning equipment will void this warranty.

If for any reason the solar screen unit fails due to material defect or installation error, SunBlox, Inc. will replace and install the screen at no cost.

What Others Say!

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What Others Say

"It is far better, for heat gain prevention, to block the sunlight before it reaches the window, thereby dissipating the absorbed heat outside where it can be carried away by the air currents. This means that simple shade trees and other exterior shading methods can be very effective, both in saving air cooling energy and in blocking the strong glare which direct sunlight can produce if allowed inside."

"If the homeowner is considering window film, it is important to realize that some window manufacturers void their warranties if window films are applied to their products. The main reason is that most window films accomplish their solar glare reduction by absorbing solar radiation inside the film, causing it to heat up. Some of the heat in the film will conduct to the glass on which it is applied, causing this glass to expand. If it expands enough, stresses can build up in the window and cause it to fail, most often through a shattering of the glass." (Choosing the Best Residential Window Options for the Florida Climate - Guide for Florida Homeowners, R. McCluney and P. Jindra, Floriday Solar Energy Council, 2002, pp. 3 & 15)

Sliding Screen Doors After

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The picture to the right is After we installed solar screens on the sliding glass doors. The teenage son is able to sleep in his bedroom again!

Sliding Screen Doors Before

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This is a home in Lake Mary, FL. before we installed Solar Screens on the sliders. This side of the home faced west and was getting the full intensity of the afternoon sun. The teenage son at this home was unable to sleep in his bedroom until we installed solar screens on his doors.

Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQ to SunBlox

Q: What are sun screens or solar screens?

A: Sun Screens & Solar Screens are the same sun blocking green product. The two terms are synonymous to one another and completely interchangeable. Solar Screens are an exterior window or door treatment, custom made for your window or door openings that will block up to 90% of the sun’s rays from entering your home or office. Imagine a window screen that covers your entire window-after installed; the Solar Screens will block the sun’s heat before it hits your windows.

Q: How do your SunBlox solar screens work?

A: Solar Screens work by virtue of the screen material that has been engineered to block the sunlight dependent on the profile angle of the sun. The steeper the sun’s angle to the vertical sun screen, the more effective the screen is at blocking the sun. The further the sun is toward the horizon, the less the angle of the sun, hence in theory the less effective the sun screen should be – however, the sun’s intensity diminishes the closer it gets to the horizon. The secret to eliminating solar heat gain through your windows and doors is to block the sun before it hits the glass. Window or door glass that is hit by the sun for any length of time will produce 230 BTU’s per square foot.

Q: Are solar screens considered energy efficient and a green product?

A: Numerous studies and research has been completed on the effects of solar screens versus the other types of shading products. The studies have been completed by University of Florida, University of Arizona, U.S. Dept. of Energy, and the Florida Solar Energy Center/ University of Central Florida. Solar Screens are by far the best way to block the sun from entering your windows and doors per the University of Florida study. Solar Screens will block most of the sun’s rays from hitting your window glass and eliminating heat gain. The more heat gain you reduce in your home or office, the less your Air Conditioner will have to work, the more your air conditioner is not running and the more fluorocarbons we are saving from entering the atmosphere. Blocking the ultra violet rays is essential to power savings and reduced wear on your mechanical equipment.

Q: Will SunBlox use our existing window screen frames to build our solar screens?

A: No. We custom make sun screens to fit your entire window opening. We use all new roll-formed frame, and of course, new solar screen material.

Q: Can you install sliding screen doors if we don’t currently have the screen doors?

A: Yes. We custom fabricate and install sliding screen doors with sun screen. We can also install our sun screen material in your existing sliding screen door frames.

Q: Are your solar screens made in America?

A: Yes. All of our solar screens are fabricated in Central Florida. All of our material that we use to fabricate our screens is also made in America. None of the materials we use is manufactured outside of the U.S.

Q: Can I have just one window solar screen or door solar screen installed on our home?

A: Yes. We will install as many, or as few sun screens as you need.

Q: How long does it take to get sun screens installed on our house?

A: From the time you make the call to SunBlox until the time we install the sun screens on your home should not be more than ten days. Once you call, we will set up an appointment date for an estimator to field measure your windows and/ or doors. The estimator will give you a proposal for the cost of the sun screens you’d like. Once you agree to the proposed cost for your sun screens; we will give you an installation date - this date is most usually seven days from the date of proposal.

Q: Do we leave our existing window screens on, or should we remove them?

A: Our installation crew will remove your window screens and set them all together by your front door or garage. After we remove your window screens, our installation crew will wash your windows prior to attaching your new window sun screens.

Q: Are people able to look inside our house after solar screens are installed?

A: Your neighbors and people casually walking by your home will not be able to see inside. During the daylight hours it’s virtually impossible to see to the interior of your living space from the street, or even with your face pressed against the screen. At night when you have lights on, it is easier to see inside from the outside, but the view is somewhat diffused and clouded – you will most likely see only silhouettes of people walking by lamps or other sources of light. The sun screens work on light differential principles.

Q: How long will it take to install sun screens?

A: It really depends on how many screens we’re installing at the time. It depends if your home or office is one or two or more stories/ floors. On an average size home our installation crew will be there about 2-3 hours. Our installation crew will remove your existing window screens and wash your windows prior to attaching the new solar screens.

Q: Can we see out of our windows with a clear view after you install sun screens?

A: Yes. The view is barely obstructed. The view is much better than alternative methods of blocking the sun e.g. plantation shutters, awnings, exterior shutters, or film or tint. The view from inside of your home or office is much like looking through a window that has tint or film applied.

Q: What color are the frames that I have to choose from?

A: Our stock colors are White, Bronze, and Beige. We can order custom colors at a slight up-charge. We have also had custom colors painted on our frames to match the homeowner’s designer colors.

Q: What are the colors of the actual screen material that I can choose from?

A: The colors are Black, Brown, Gray, and Stucco. The Stucco color is very bright Beige. Our most popular color is Black screen with White Frame.

Q: Do all of your screens have the same sun blocking qualities?

A: No. Our sun screens are fabricated with either Phifer Suntex 80 or Suntex 90. The Suntex 80 screen blocks 80% of the sun’s rays; respectively Suntex 90 blocks 90% of the sun’s rays. The shading coefficient is exponentially better with Suntex 90 – not just 10%. Blocking the ultra violet rays is essential to power savings and reduced wear on your mechanical equipment.

Q: Do you install sun screens on commercial buildings?

A: Yes. We can install our sun screens on commercial, residential, multi-family, government, hotels, condos, and resorts.

Q: Do you offer interior roll-down shades for glare?

A: We offer Phifer Sheerweaves & Bali designer shades that will block the sun’s glare. An important factor to remember is that interior shades, curtains, drapes, window tint, window film, plantation shutters, or blinds do very little to reduce heat gain through windows or doors. The best way to reduce heat gain is to block the sun before it hits your glass. It’s always better to block the sun before it hits your glass.

Q: Will I save money on my power bill?

A: Yes. The many studies and research suggest you will save about 25-30% on your summer cooling bills. The majority of your total power bill is for air conditioning in the summer months. You will notice a significant difference in your power bill and the comfort of your home after we install solar screens on your windows.

Q: How will SunBlox install sun screens on our home?

A: We have several different attachment methods that we use to install your solar screens. Depending if your home is constructed of block or wood frame, and/ or what type windows you have installed is the how we match the attachment method. The attachments we routinely use are Brick Clips, Thumb Clips, Industrial 3M Velcro, and self-tapping TEK screws.

Q: We have arched windows with colonial grid-work. Can you make solar screens that will match our arched windows? Can you match the grid we have in our windows?

A: Yes, we can duplicate your arches and the grid-work in your windows.

Q: Can we (as homeowners) install sun screens on our home after you fabricate and deliver them?

A: Yes. You are welcome to install your own solar window screens. We can deliver the screens with installation hardware and the homeowner can install. Our proposed quote includes installation; however we will adjust the quote accordingly if the homeowner installs their own screens.

Q: Do you accept credit cards?

A: Yes. We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. We also accept checks, cashier checks, and cash.

Q: What is your payment policy?

A: The company policy is for payment of 50% at the time the proposal is signed by the homeowner or storeowner and the SunBlox estimator. The 50% balance is due after the solar screens are installed.

Q: Are there electric utility incentives or rebates for installing solar screens?

A: Currently a minimum number of Electric Utility Companies in the state of Florida offer any form of incentive for installing solar screens on your home or office. At this time in the local central Florida area; Progress Energy offers a solar screen incentive for your home or office.

Q: Can we remove our sun screens in the winter?

A: Yes. Either the homeowner can remove the solar screens, or SunBlox will remove them for a small fee. One of the many benefits of solar screens as opposed to window tint, or film, is that the solar screens can be removed in the winter months to capture the sun’s heat.

Q: Are SunBlox solar screens better than window tint or window film?

A: Absolutely. The many studies and research show that solar screens are the very best way to stop heat gain through your window and door glass. Window tint and window film will bubble, peel, and crack after a few years and tends to be very expensive. The homeowner is unable to remove window tint or window film in the winter months. Even with window tint or window film; the sun’s rays are still hitting and heating the window glass. Window glass heated by the sun’s rays can produce 230 BTU’s per square foot. The secret to stopping heat gain in your rooms or offices is to block the sun before it hits the glass with solar screens. Solar screens deflect the sun’s rays before it hits the glass.

Q: Do we need our Homeowner Association approval?

A: You may. If your home is part of an HOA, you may want to submit SunBlox samples and brochure for approval prior to fulfilling your order with us. Historically, HOA’s have been quite receptive to the energy savings solar screens can bring to the homeowner.

Q: Do you have roll-down shades?

A: Yes. We offer designer interior roll-down screens and regular exterior roll-downs as well. In several instances we have installed the regular exterior roll-down screens in commercial applications on the interior.

Q: Will SunBlox sun screens block golf balls?

A: Yes. We will guarantee against window breakage due to golf balls if we are allowed to install the screens on the face of the wall as opposed to a recessed installation against the window.

Q: How will sun screens affect the appearance of the outside of my house?

A: In many instances solar screens will enhance the appearance of your window openings from the outside. Due to solar screens, people are unable to see the different types of interior window treatments used to try to stop the sun and heat gain. With the right color combination of frame/ screen – the appearance of all window openings will be improved greatly. We have found that the overall aesthetics of the home has improved, which in effect appreciates the value of your property.

Q: What will it cost us to have SunBlox sun screens installed on our home?

A: There are a few variables to the pricing. It is essential for our estimator to visit the customer for field measurements and conditions. Generally, the cost for an installed square or rectangular solar screen with one spreader bar is about $ 7.50 per square foot. Arched windows and colonial grid are a little more due to the material and labor factor in fabrication.

Q: Can SunBlox install solar screen material on our lanai?

A: Yes. We can install solar screens on your lanai or enclosed porch area in one of two ways. We can use your existing extruded frame, remove your old insect screen material and install our SunBlox solar screening. The only drawback to this method is the inability to remove in the winter months; however it is more cost effective for the homeowner. The other option is to fabricate frames and install at lanai or porch area.

Q: Can SunBlox install sun screen material on our pool enclosure?

A: Yes. The installation of solar screens is most effective on a vertical plane. Solar screen material installed on the ceiling panels of your pool enclosure is not fully effective and probably will not block the full 80 or 90% of the sun’s rays as if installed on a vertical plane (side panels). Solar Screens work by virtue of the profile angle of the sun and works better the higher the sun is in the sky versus vertical plane.

Q: What size frame and hardware do you use to fabricate your solar screens?

A: We only use 7/16”x1” roll-formed aluminum frame stock. We miter all frame corners and use inside aluminum corners pieces to connect the frames together. The frame stock and hardware Sun Blox uses it the best in the industry. Inside aluminum corners are superior to outside plastic corners because plastic corners succumb to the sun’s UV rays after a few years and deteriorate leaving the screen weak and possibly damaged beyond usefulness.

Q: What is the comment that SunBlox hears most often?

A: We receive a lot of positive feedback and referrals from our customers. Probably the comment we hear most is “we can use that room again”. We have been told by many customers that they can not use a particular room in their home in the summer months due to the uncomfortable temperature the room reaches from heat gain. We’ve had quite a few clients that just keep the door closed on the room that is “too hot” and pretty much don’t use it the entire summer. After we install our solar screens, drastically reducing heat gain through their windows, the customer is able to utilize the closed room again.

The Villages, Florida

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Simon and I visited The Villages - Spanish Springs Town Square last evening for the possibility of acquiring a Vendor's Booth. The temp was a little chilly as we walked around perusing the booths and talking with vendors. (A photo of the safety neon green sweatshirt we bought to keep warm will come later!) All of the vendors we spoke with were friendly and helpful. We counted the vendors booths at 48; we've been told that on a "good" night there can be as many as 58!

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Retirement life at The Villages in Florida is like being on a permanent vacation! Here you'll discover the perfect place to enjoy life as you've always dreamed.

In the heart of every great retirement community there's a special place "where good friends gather for a great time."

In The Villages Florida, you'll discover two charming destinations for old-fashioned fun all year long: Spanish Springs Town Square and Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. These turn-of-the-century squares will make you feel like you've taken a step back in time to a simpler, more enjoyable way of life. Stroll along the quaint streets... do some shopping, grab a bite to eat, see a movie or sample one of "Florida's Best" at our microbrewery. When the sun goes down, the fun comes up with free entertainment every night in the gazebo... simply relax and enjoy the music or dance the night away! All this can be yours as a Village resident.

Visit their website at: http://www.thevillages.com

Installed Sun Screens

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These photos depict two homes that we have installed our SunBlox solar screens. The photo on the left is in the Orlando area and the photo on the right is located in the Melbourne/Viera area.

Our SunBlox Logo

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Our SunBlox logo as seen on our brochures and other informational material as well as our truck and trailer. Our SunBlox logo was designed and developed by Regina Rubino of Louey/Rubino Design Group in Santa Monica, CA.

SunBlox Vehicles & Installation Trailer

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In the coming months and years we will share with anyone that's interested in listening, or visiting our Blog, or Website our vision for future growth and our tools that we use everyday to supply the central Florida area with a Green product call SunBlox sun screens.

Stay tuned...

WELCOME TO SUNBLOX!

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Welcome to our SunBlox Blog.
We certainly hope this Blog, and our forthcoming new website will help with your decision making to purchase and install our SunBlox solar screens on your home or office.
Our current website address is: www.sunbloxinc.com Please visit our current website for more information in your decision process.
Our new website is under construction at the present time and will be up and running by November's end 2007. OUR NEW WEB ADDRESS IS: www.sunbloxsolarscreens.com
Also, we had a news spot on WKMG Channel 6 - www.local6.com. Reporter Mike Deforest interviewed us for a 6pm news story regarding the energy efficiency of our SunBlox sun screens. I have posted it at: www.youtube.com/sunblox
SunBlox is a growing company dedicated to customer service and energy efficient products. Our sun screens happens to be a "Green" product by all accounts that will save precious natural resources and reduce your $ummer cooling cost$ by as much as 30%.

Our SunBlox company is owned and operated by Keith Freeman and Simon Fairbrother. Our office address is: 472 Palm Dr. - Ocoee, FL. 34761. You can reach us at: 407-963-1460

Simon's email: simon@sunbloxsolarscreens.com
Keith's email: keith@sunbloxsolarscreens.com or keith@sunbloxinc.com

Always feel free to contact us anytime for a free quote or more information regarding our SunBlox sun screens. Thanks for visiting and we hope you return often.