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PRESS RELEASE

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

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

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

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

Black
Brown
Stucco

Attachment Clips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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!

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)