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Your patio stops being a furnace. That’s the first thing you’ll notice.
Exterior roller shades block up to 99% of UV rays before they hit your windows or your skin. Indoor temps drop by 20 to 30 degrees. Your AC stops running nonstop, and your energy bill reflects it—most homeowners see a 25% reduction in cooling costs during peak summer months.
But it’s not just about the numbers. You actually use your outdoor space again. August afternoons don’t send you back inside. Your furniture stops fading. Your floors stay protected. And when those sudden Gulf storms roll through, your shades hold up because they’re built with weather-resistant materials designed specifically for outdoor use.
This is what happens when you stop fighting the Texas sun and start controlling it. You get your patio back. You get lower bills. And you get a home that works the way it should.
A Plus Shutters & Shades has spent more than 10 years installing exterior roller shades across Tarrant County. We’re based in Arlington, and we know exactly what Texas weather does to outdoor spaces.
We’re not new to construction or window treatments. We started as A Plus Home Remodel, so we understand how homes are built and how shades need to be installed to last. That experience shows up in every job we do.
When you work with us, you’re getting free consultations, custom measurements, and Texas-made products with real warranties—10 years on fabric, 7 years on motors. We serve Lund, Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and the surrounding area because we’re local. We live here. We deal with the same heat you do.
First, we come to your home for a free consultation. We measure your space, look at your patio setup, and show you fabric samples so you can see exactly what you’re getting. No pressure. No upselling. Just information.
Once you decide to move forward, we custom-build your outdoor roller shades to fit your exact measurements. Everything is made to order, which means you’re not getting a one-size-fits-all solution. You’re getting shades that fit your windows, your patio, and your home.
Installation day is straightforward. Our team shows up on time, installs your shades professionally, and makes sure everything works correctly before we leave. If you’re going with motorized options, we’ll connect them to your WiFi and walk you through the controls—whether that’s a remote, an app, or voice commands through Google Home or Alexa.
After installation, your shades are covered by our warranties. If something goes wrong with the fabric or the motor, we handle it. That’s the process. Simple, professional, and built to last.
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Every exterior roller shade we install is custom-made for your space. You choose the fabric—whether you want blackout roller shades that block all light, or something lighter that filters sun while keeping your view. All fabrics are UV-resistant and water-resistant, built to handle Texas weather year-round.
Motorization is available on every shade. You can control them with a remote, your phone, or voice commands. If you have multiple shades, you can adjust them individually or all at once. It’s convenient, but it’s also practical—especially when storms roll in and you need to drop your shades fast.
The side tracks are sealed tight, which keeps bugs and birds out. If you’ve dealt with wasps or sparrows nesting in your patio, you know how much of a problem that can be. Our shades solve it.
In Lund and across Tarrant County, homeowners are dealing with over 100 days of 100°F heat every summer. Your outdoor space shouldn’t be unusable for a third of the year. These shades drop temps enough that you can actually sit outside without feeling like you’re in an oven. And when winter hits, they help retain warmth so your patio stays comfortable longer into the season.
Exterior roller shades can reduce outdoor temperatures by up to 30 degrees in direct sun. That’s not marketing language—that’s the difference between 105°F in full sun and 75°F under a quality shade.
The reason they work so well is because they block heat before it reaches your windows or your patio furniture. Once heat gets through glass or into your space, your AC has to work harder to remove it. Exterior shades stop that cycle at the source.
For indoor spaces near shaded windows, you’ll see temperature drops of 20 to 30 degrees, which translates directly into lower energy bills. Most of our customers in Lund and the surrounding area report a 25% reduction in cooling costs during summer months. That adds up fast when you’re running AC from May through September.
Yes, but it depends on the fabric you choose. True blackout roller shades block 100% of light, which means you won’t see through them. They’re great for bedrooms or spaces where you want complete darkness and privacy.
If you want to block sun and heat but still keep your view, you’ll want a tinted or solar shade fabric. These are designed to let you see out clearly while preventing people from seeing in. They block up to 99% of UV rays and significantly reduce heat, but they’re not fully opaque.
We bring fabric samples to your consultation so you can see the difference in person. Some fabrics offer more privacy than others, and the level of visibility changes depending on the time of day and lighting conditions. We’ll help you pick the right option based on how you actually use your space.
They do if they’re installed correctly and made with the right materials. Our exterior roller shades use weather-resistant, UV-resistant fabrics designed specifically for outdoor use. The side tracks are sealed tight, which keeps the fabric stable even in high winds.
That said, if a major storm is coming—hail, severe winds, or a tornado warning—you should retract your shades. Motorized options make this easy. You can pull them up with your phone or a remote in seconds.
For everyday Texas weather—heat, sun, sudden rain, gusty afternoons—these shades are built to handle it. We’ve installed them across Tarrant County for over a decade, and they perform well in the conditions we deal with here. The 10-year fabric warranty and 7-year motor warranty back that up. If something fails because of a defect or weather damage, we’ll take care of it.
Installation usually takes a few hours, depending on how many shades you’re having installed and whether you’re adding motorization. For a standard patio with two or three shades, expect us to be there for half a day.
The timeline starts with your free consultation, where we measure everything and help you choose fabrics. Once you approve the order, your custom shades are built to your exact specifications. That takes about two to three weeks, depending on the time of year and order volume.
On installation day, we mount the shades, test all the controls, and make sure everything operates smoothly. If you’re getting motorized shades, we’ll connect them to your WiFi and show you how to use the app or voice controls. We don’t leave until you’re comfortable with how everything works.
If you have multiple shades or large patio areas, motorization makes a huge difference. You can control all your shades from your phone, a remote, or voice commands through Alexa or Google Home. That’s especially useful when the weather changes fast—you can drop your shades in seconds without going outside.
Motorized shades also last longer in some cases because you’re not manually pulling them up and down, which reduces wear on the fabric and mechanisms. The motors we install come with a 7-year warranty, so you’re covered if anything goes wrong.
The upfront cost is higher, but most of our customers say it’s worth it for the convenience alone. If you’re someone who forgets to lower your shades during the hottest part of the day, motorization can actually help you save more on energy costs because you’re more likely to use them consistently. You can even set schedules so your shades automatically adjust based on the time of day.
Yes, especially if your shades have sealed side tracks. The side tracks create a barrier that keeps insects, birds, and debris from getting into the space between your shade and your windows or patio area.
If you’ve dealt with wasps building nests in your patio corners or sparrows getting into your eaves, you know how frustrating that can be. Tightly fitted outdoor shade blinds eliminate a lot of those gaps where pests like to settle in.
That said, exterior roller shades aren’t the same as full screening. If you want complete bug protection, you’d need a combination of shades and screens. But for most homeowners in Lund, the sealed side tracks on quality roller shades make a noticeable difference in reducing the number of bugs that get into covered patio areas. It’s one of those benefits people don’t think about until they have the shades installed—and then they realize how much cleaner and more comfortable their outdoor space is.
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