Solar Screens

Helping Northern California Stay Cool with Solar Screen Services


It can get hot in Northern California, and it's hard for your HVAC unit to keep running during the long hot months. Thankfully, The Screen Machine can help by installing solar screens on your windows and doors! We serve Red Bluff and Redding, CA, and surrounding areas with screen services, helping fellow Californians keep their home slightly cooler. 

What Are Solar Screens?

Solar screens are screens that go on the outside of your windows. They can also apply to sliding or regular screen doors. Their purpose is to drastically reduce the sun's UV rays from entering your home. Solar sun screens can block 80% - 90% of the sun's heat.

What Are The Benefits?

The most significant benefit is saving on your utility bills! Windows and glass doors magnify the sun's rays, which causes the heat to accumulate, and your poor AC has to work harder. Plus, UV exposure puts you and your family at risk for skin damage. But screens allow you and your plants to enjoy healthy natural sunlight! Stay cool and reduce the sun's piercing UV rays with solar screens.

Textilene Solar Screen Material

Textilene solar screens are made from woven PVC polyester coated yarn that is formulated to withstand solar exposure! Twitchell manufactures Textilene 80 and 90 in a range of colors that will compliment the exterior appearance of your home or office. Textilene 80 blocks up to 80% of the sun's rays, while Textilene 90 blocks up to 90% of sun exposure.


  • Protect your carpet and furnishings from harmful UV rays.
  • Protection from prying eyes - provides daytime privacy.
  • Protection from pesky insects!
  • Durable, practical alternative to regular screen material.
  • Accentuates the beauty of a home.
  • Lowers utility costs.
  • Can be easily removed for window cleaning
  • Block the sun, not the view
  • Flame resistant
  • Pet resistant
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