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Your patio furniture stops fading. That’s the first thing most people notice.
The second thing is how much cooler your home feels, even when it’s pushing 100°F outside. Exterior roller shades block solar heat before it ever reaches your windows, which means your AC isn’t fighting a losing battle all afternoon. Surface temperatures can drop around 15 degrees, and that difference shows up on your energy bill.
You also get privacy without losing your view. The fabric filters light and blocks the sight lines from neighbors or the street, but you can still see out. It’s not a blackout—it’s control.
And if you’ve got outdoor space you’re not using because it’s too hot or too exposed, that changes too. Outdoor patio blinds turn a deck or pergola into somewhere you actually want to be, not just during sunset but all day.
A Plus Shutters & Shades is part of A Plus Home Remodel, a company that’s been working in the DFW area for more than 10 years. We’re not new to construction, installation, or what Texas weather does to homes.
We’re based in Arlington and serve Manda along with the surrounding communities. That means we understand what you’re dealing with—the heat, the sun exposure, the need for something that actually lasts.
Everything we install is Texas-made. We measure, customize, and install each job ourselves. You’re not getting a national franchise or a crew that’s never worked in this climate. You’re getting people who know how outdoor roller shades need to perform here.
It starts with a free consultation. We come to your home in Manda, measure your openings, and show you fabric samples so you can see the difference between 90% and 95% UV blockage, or compare a light-filtering weave to a blackout option.
Once you pick what works for your space, we build your exterior roller shades to fit. Custom means custom—we handle spans up to 25 feet wide if that’s what your patio or pergola needs.
Installation is handled by our team. We mount the shades, test the operation (manual or motorized), and make sure everything works the way it should before we leave. If you go motorized, we’ll sync it with your smart home system so you can control it from your phone or voice assistant.
After that, you’ve got shades that are built to handle wind, rain, and UV exposure without breaking down. And if something ever needs adjustment, we’re local—so we’re easy to reach.
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You’re getting exterior window blinds that are built specifically for your measurements. Not trimmed down from a stock size—made for your space.
The fabric blocks up to 94% of solar heat gain and 90% to 99% of UV rays depending on what you choose. That protects your furniture, your floors, and anyone sitting outside from sun damage. It also keeps your indoor temperature more stable, which cuts down on how hard your HVAC has to work during Manda’s brutal summer months.
Motorization is available if you want it. That means you can raise or lower your outdoor roller shades with a remote, app, or voice command through Google Home or Amazon Echo. It’s convenient, but it also lets you adjust shading throughout the day without stepping outside.
The materials are weather-resistant. These aren’t indoor blinds hung outside—they’re designed to take wind, rain, and constant sun exposure. And because outdoor living is such a big trend in Texas right now (the South accounts for 38% of the U.S. outdoor furniture market), more homeowners in Manda are extending their living space with pergolas, patios, and covered decks. Blackout roller shades make those spaces usable.
Exterior roller shades can drop surface temperatures by around 15 degrees. That’s not a small difference when you’re sitting outside or when that heat is radiating toward your windows.
The key is that these shades block solar heat gain before it reaches your glass. Interior blinds try to reflect heat that’s already inside. Outdoor roller shades stop it earlier in the process, which is why they’re more effective at keeping spaces cool.
If your patio faces west or south in Manda, you’re getting direct sun for most of the afternoon. That’s when the heat builds up fast. Shades designed for outdoor use give you a buffer that makes the space comfortable enough to actually use, not just look at.
It depends on the fabric you choose. True blackout roller shades block light completely, so no—you won’t see through those. But most people don’t need full blackout for an outdoor application.
What works better for patios and exterior windows is a solar shade fabric. These are woven to block UV rays and heat while still allowing visibility. You can see out clearly, but people outside can’t see in as easily. It’s a privacy screen that doesn’t feel like a wall.
We bring fabric samples to your consultation so you can hold them up, look through them, and decide what level of openness or coverage makes sense for your setup. There’s no guessing involved.
Yes, if they’re installed correctly and built for exterior use. Motorized systems designed for outdoor roller shades are sealed and weather-resistant. They’re made to handle rain, humidity, and temperature swings.
The motor itself is protected inside the roller tube, so it’s not exposed to the elements. And most motorized shades come with wind sensors that automatically retract the fabric if gusts get too strong. That prevents damage and extends the life of the system.
We install motorized shades regularly in Manda and across the DFW area. They’re reliable, and the convenience is hard to beat—especially if you’ve got multiple shades or large spans that would be a pain to operate manually.
For most residential jobs, installation takes a few hours. If you’re covering a single patio or a few windows, we’re usually done in half a day.
Larger projects—like wrapping a full pergola or covering multiple outdoor areas—can take longer, but we’ll give you a timeline during the consultation so there are no surprises.
The process itself is straightforward. We mount the brackets, install the roller and fabric, test the operation, and clean up. If it’s a motorized system, we’ll also program it and make sure it’s synced with your smart home setup before we leave. You’re not waiting weeks for this to happen—it moves quickly once the shades are built.
Exterior roller shades are specifically designed to mount outside your windows or around outdoor structures like patios and pergolas. They’re built with fabrics and hardware that can handle constant UV exposure, wind, and rain. Regular outdoor blinds might be weather-resistant, but they’re not always engineered for the same level of durability or solar performance.
The fabric in a quality exterior roller shade is designed to block heat and UV rays while maintaining visibility and airflow. Cheaper outdoor blinds often use materials that fade, warp, or lose tension after a season or two in the Texas sun.
Another difference is customization. Exterior roller shades get built to your exact measurements and can span large openings without sagging. Standard outdoor blinds are usually sized in increments, so you’re stuck with whatever’s closest to your space. If you want something that actually fits and performs the way it should, exterior roller shades are the better option.
They can, especially if your windows get direct sun during the hottest parts of the day. Exterior roller shades block up to 94% of solar heat gain, which means less heat is transferring into your home. That reduces the load on your air conditioner.
How much you save depends on your home’s size, insulation, and how much sun exposure you’re dealing with. But in Texas, where summer temps regularly hit triple digits, even a few degrees of difference can translate to lower cooling costs over time.
The bigger impact is comfort. Your home stays cooler without cranking the AC, and rooms that used to be unbearable in the afternoon become usable again. That’s the real return—you’re not just saving money, you’re getting your space back.
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