Hilo, HI · 3 verified installers
Solar Screens in Hilo, HI
Forced-entry testing barely matters here. Material disclosure and warranty do — they decide how many summers the screen survives before it sags, fades or tears.
What drives demand in Hilo
Trade-wind exposure and salt air on both coasts of the island; shipping costs put Hawaii at the top of the national price range.
Solar Screens installers in Hilo
Available nationwide in Hilo
Not every supplier works through dealers. These sell and install direct, so they serve Hilo without appearing in the dealer-network list above.
Boss Security Screens
Covers Hilo under its national service claim — “We can now install anywhere” src
- Published pricingWindows from $1,000 · doors $2,500 · patio sliders $4,800
- Warranty15 years, parts and labor, transferable
- GuaranteeNo Break-In Guarantee, up to $3,000 of your deductible
- ManufacturingMade in the USA
Sells direct rather than through a dealer network, so it does not appear in the verified-installer list above — that list is built from manufacturer dealer networks. Verified 2026-09-12.
Which system to ask for in Hilo
Choosing the installer and choosing the system are separate decisions, and the second one is where we can help today. We score four systems on what each maker actually publishes — specifications, independent testing and warranty commitment. On this coastline, insist the alloy grade is written on the quote: 304 mesh will stain within a few seasons.
Solar Screens in Hilo: common questions
How much do solar screens cut cooling costs?
Exterior solar screens block heat before it reaches the glass, which is why they outperform interior blinds. Savings depend on window orientation and shading fabric density; west- and south-facing glass is where the money is. Treat any single blanket percentage claim with suspicion — ask which openings the contractor recommends screening and which they don't.
What do solar screens cost in Hilo?
Solar screens are the cheapest product in this category — usually a few hundred dollars per opening — well below the $1,300–$3,800 band for security or hurricane-rated systems. The contractors listed here mostly do both, so a combined quote is often worth asking for.
How long do solar screens last?
Frame and fabric quality decide it. A powder-coated aluminum frame with a named fabric and a written warranty lasts a decade or more; unbranded fabric on a thin frame starts sagging in three to five summers. That is why warranty and material disclosure carry the most weight in this ranking.
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