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Your patio stops being a furnace. When temperatures hit 105 degrees in Crowley, your covered outdoor space stays 15 to 20 degrees cooler. You can sit outside without sweating through your shirt in under five minutes.
Your energy bills drop. The sun isn’t blasting through your windows and heating up rooms that your AC is trying to cool. Your system runs less, works easier, and costs you less every month.
Your furniture stops fading. UV rays destroy outdoor cushions, fade artwork, and turn nice patio sets into sun-damaged junk. Exterior roller shades block 99% of UV before it reaches anything you care about. Your investment in outdoor living actually lasts.
You get privacy without losing airflow. Neighbors can’t see into your space, but you’re not sitting in a sealed box. Motorized outdoor shade blinds go up or down in seconds depending on what you need right then.
We’re a branch of A Plus Home Remodel, which means we bring more than 10 years of construction experience to every installation. We’re not a franchise following a script. We’re a local Tarrant County company that understands how Texas weather beats up exterior window blinds and what actually holds up.
We use commercial-grade hardware and solution-dyed fabrics designed for high heat and sudden storms. Most big-box outdoor roller shades fail within two years here because they’re built for milder climates. Ours are built for Crowley summers and spring storms that come out of nowhere.
We’re fully licensed and insured. Every installation comes with a full warranty on materials and labor. You’re not dealing with a crew that disappears after the check clears. We’re here, we’ve been here, and we’ll be here when you need us.
First, we come to your home in Crowley and measure everything. Not just width and height, but mounting surfaces, clearance, wind exposure, and how you actually use the space. Exterior roller shades need to fit precisely or they don’t work right.
Next, we walk you through fabric options. You’ll see samples in person at our showroom. We explain what blocks the most heat, what gives you privacy while keeping airflow, and what holds up best in your specific setup. No guessing what it looks like from a website photo.
Then we custom-manufacture your outdoor patio blinds. Everything is made to your exact measurements with the fabric and hardware you chose. If you want motorized operation with smart home integration, we set that up too.
Installation day is straightforward. We show up on time, install your shades using proper construction methods, test everything, and clean up completely. You’ll know how to operate them, what to do if something ever goes wrong, and how to reach us if you need anything.
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Every exterior roller shade system includes commercial-grade components rated for Texas wind and heat. Standard systems handle 45 to 65 mph winds. If you’re in an exposed area or want extra protection, we install reinforced systems rated up to 105 mph. That matters during spring storm season in Crowley.
You get solution-dyed fabrics that won’t fade or break down under constant UV exposure. Cheaper outdoor shade blinds use printed fabrics that look fine for six months, then start deteriorating. Ours are colored all the way through the material, so they last years longer.
Motorized options come with remote control, smartphone app access, and smart home integration if you want it. You can set schedules so your patio roller shades lower automatically when the sun hits a certain angle, or raise them when you’re hosting people outside. One-touch operation from anywhere.
Professional installation by licensed contractors who’ve done this hundreds of times. We mount to brick, stucco, wood, or metal using the right anchors and techniques for each surface. Your shades stay put and operate smoothly because they’re installed correctly from day one.
Full warranty coverage on materials and labor. If something fails because of a defect or installation issue, we fix it. You’re not paying twice or arguing with a manufacturer’s customer service line in another state.
You’ll see a 15 to 20 degree temperature drop in the shaded area. If it’s 105 degrees in direct sun, your covered patio will be around 85 to 90 degrees. That’s the difference between unbearable and usable.
The key is that exterior roller shades block heat before it builds up. Interior blinds trap heat between the glass and the fabric, so your windows still get hot. Outdoor shades stop the sun before it ever reaches your home, which is why they work so much better for temperature control.
The exact drop depends on fabric choice and how much direct sun exposure you’re blocking. Darker, tighter-weave fabrics block more heat but also reduce visibility and airflow. We help you find the right balance for how you use your space.
Yes, if they’re installed correctly with the right hardware. Standard residential systems handle 45 to 65 mph winds without damage. Reinforced systems with upgraded tracks and tensioning go up to 85 mph. Premium commercial-grade setups can withstand 105 mph gusts.
Most failures happen because big-box shades use lightweight hardware that isn’t rated for Texas weather. The fabric rips out of the track or the whole system pulls away from the mounting surface during a storm. We use heavy-duty components and proper anchoring methods so that doesn’t happen.
You should still retract your shades if you know severe weather is coming. Even the strongest systems aren’t meant to stay down in 70+ mph straight-line winds. But for normal afternoon storms and gusty days, properly installed exterior window blinds stay put and keep working.
Yes. Motorized outdoor roller shades integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and most smart home platforms. You control them through an app on your phone, with voice commands, or by setting automated schedules.
The automation piece is where it gets useful. You can program your patio roller shades to lower automatically when the sun hits a certain angle in the afternoon, then raise at sunset. Or drop them during the hottest part of the day to keep heat out of your house, then open them up when it cools off.
Remote control operation is standard with motorized systems even if you don’t want smart home integration. One button raises or lowers everything. No cranking, no manual effort, no struggling with large outdoor shade blinds that are hard to operate by hand.
Quality exterior roller shades with solution-dyed fabrics last 10 to 15 years in Texas. Cheaper versions with printed fabrics start fading and breaking down in 2 to 4 years. The difference is how the fabric is made and what hardware is holding it together.
Solution-dyed fabric has color all the way through the material, not just printed on the surface. UV exposure doesn’t fade it the same way. The fabric itself is also heavier and more durable, so it doesn’t tear or develop weak spots from constant sun exposure and temperature swings.
Hardware matters just as much. Commercial-grade components don’t warp, crack, or seize up in high heat. Budget systems use plastic parts that fail fast in Texas summers. We install metal hardware and reinforced tracks that handle the climate without breaking down.
Exterior roller shades block heat before it reaches your windows. Interior shades trap heat between the glass and the fabric, so your windows still get hot and radiate warmth into your room. That’s why outdoor shades are significantly more effective for temperature control and energy savings.
When sun hits a window with interior blackout roller shades, the glass heats up to 140+ degrees. That heat transfers into your home even with the shade down. Exterior shades stop the sun outside, so your glass stays much cooler and your AC doesn’t work as hard.
For outdoor living spaces, there’s no comparison. You can’t put interior blinds on a patio. Exterior roller shades are the only option for making covered porches and outdoor areas usable during summer. They block sun, reduce temperature, provide privacy, and still allow airflow in ways interior treatments never could.
Custom exterior roller shades typically run $400 to $1,200 per shade depending on size, fabric, and whether you want motorized operation. Larger openings, premium fabrics, and smart home integration push costs higher. Manual operation is less expensive than motorized.
That’s not cheap, but you’re getting commercial-grade materials and professional installation that lasts 10+ years. Cheap outdoor shade blinds from big-box stores cost less upfront but fail in 2 to 4 years, so you end up paying more over time when you replace them.
The energy savings add up too. Blocking heat before it enters your home reduces AC costs every month during Crowley summers. Most homeowners see a noticeable drop in their energy bills, especially on rooms with direct sun exposure. The shades pay for themselves over time while making your home more comfortable and protecting your outdoor furniture from UV damage.
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