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You stop cutting your time outside short because it’s too hot. Your patio becomes somewhere you actually want to sit, not just walk through on your way to the yard.
Outdoor roller shades drop the temperature under your covered areas by up to 30 degrees in summer. They block up to 95% of UV rays, which means less glare on your phone, less fading on your furniture, and a lot less strain on your AC. Studies show well-designed patio shades can cut your cooling costs by around 30% when installed on west or southwest-facing exposures.
You also get privacy without losing your view. The fabric lets you see out, but neighbors can’t see in. And if you’ve dealt with bugs taking over your evening routine, motorized screens keep them out while you stay comfortable.
This isn’t about decoration. It’s about making your outdoor space work the way it should—usable, comfortable, and protected from whatever Texas throws at it.
A Plus Shutters & Shades is part of A Plus Home Remodel, a construction company with more than 10 years in the business. We’re not a franchise or a national chain trying to sell you the same thing we sell in Ohio.
We’re based in Arlington and serve Westgate, Fort Worth, Dallas, and the surrounding areas. We know what the Texas heat does to outdoor spaces, and we know what works here because we’ve installed hundreds of these systems in homes just like yours.
Everything we install is Texas-made, measured for your exact space, and installed by people who’ve done this long enough to get it right the first time. You’ll meet with someone who understands your home, your exposure, and what you’re trying to fix—not a salesperson reading off a script.
You start with a free consultation at your home. We’ll look at your space, talk through what’s not working, and measure everything. If you’ve got a west-facing patio that turns into an oven by 3 p.m., we’ll show you exactly how outdoor shade blinds or blackout roller shades will change that.
Once you decide to move forward, we fabricate your shades locally using powder-coated aluminum and exterior-grade fabrics built for Texas weather. Everything is custom-fit to your measurements, so there’s no gap, no sagging, and no guessing.
Then our install team comes out and handles the full setup. If you’re adding motorized outdoor shades, we’ll integrate them with your smart home system—Google Assistant, Alexa, or the Somfy TaHoma system. You’ll be able to control them from your phone or with voice commands.
The whole process is straightforward. You’re not waiting weeks or dealing with multiple companies. We handle it start to finish, and when we’re done, your outdoor patio blind or exterior roller shade works exactly how it should.
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You’re getting custom-measured exterior roller shades built specifically for your home. Not standard sizes. Not close enough. Exact.
The fabrics we use block up to 95% of UV rays and reduce heat by up to 30 degrees under covered patios. You can choose from solar shades that let light filter through, or blackout blinds for windows and patios if you want full dark-out coverage. Every option is designed to handle wind, rain, and the kind of sun exposure Westgate, TX deals with year-round.
If you want motorized options, we install systems that integrate with your smart home setup. Raise or lower your shades with your voice, your phone, or set them on a schedule so they drop automatically when the sun hits.
You also get pest protection. If you’ve spent any time on a Texas patio in the evening, you know how fast bugs take over. Motorized screens keep them out while still letting air flow through.
And because Westgate sits in south Austin with access to parks like Garrison Park and the Barton Creek Greenbelt, a lot of homes here are built around outdoor living. This install makes that space livable again—not just in the morning or late evening, but all day.
Exterior roller shades can drop the temperature under your covered patio by up to 30 degrees in the summer. That’s not a small difference—it’s the difference between sitting outside comfortably and heading back inside after five minutes.
The shades work by blocking solar radiation before it hits your windows or heats up the air under your cover. When installed on west or southwest-facing exposures, they can reduce your air conditioning costs by around 30% because your AC isn’t fighting against all that heat pouring in.
If your patio faces the afternoon sun and turns into an oven by mid-day, this is one of the most effective ways to fix it. You’re not just adding shade—you’re blocking the heat at the source.
Yes. We install motorized outdoor shades that integrate with the Somfy TaHoma smart shading system, which works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue, and IFTTT.
You can raise or lower your shades with a voice command, from an app on your phone, or set them on a schedule. A lot of people set theirs to drop automatically when the sun hits a certain angle, so they don’t have to think about it.
If you’re not into smart home tech, we also offer remote controls and wall switches. You don’t need a full automation setup to get motorized shades—it just makes things easier if you already have one. Either way, you’re not manually cranking anything or dealing with cords.
Yes, if they’re built right. The outdoor roller shades we install are fabricated locally with powder-coated aluminum frames and exterior-grade fabrics designed specifically for Texas weather.
They’re engineered to handle wind, rain, and the kind of sun exposure that breaks down cheaper materials in a year or two. The fabrics are UV-resistant and won’t fade, crack, or sag over time. The hardware is commercial-grade, so it’s not going to warp or fail when a storm rolls through.
We’ve installed these systems all over Westgate, Arlington, and the surrounding areas for more than a decade. They hold up because they’re built for this climate, not adapted from something made for milder weather. If you’ve had issues with flimsy patio covers or shades that didn’t last, this is a different category of product.
Yes. The fabrics we use are designed to let you see out while blocking the view from outside. It’s a one-way effect—you get your view of the yard or the neighborhood, but people walking by or neighbors across the way can’t see in.
This works especially well in Westgate, where a lot of homes are close together or face common areas and parks. You’re not stuck choosing between privacy and natural light. You get both.
If you want full blackout coverage for a specific area—like a side patio or a sleeping porch—we also offer blackout roller shades and dark out blinds that block light completely. But for most patios, the solar shade fabric gives you the right balance: visibility, airflow, and privacy all at once.
Most installs take a few hours, depending on how many shades you’re adding and whether you’re going with motorized options. We’re not tearing anything apart or doing major construction—this is a clean, straightforward installation.
After your consultation and measurements, we fabricate your shades locally. Once they’re ready, our install team comes out and handles the full setup. If you’re adding smart home integration, we’ll connect everything and walk you through how to use it before we leave.
You’re not dealing with a multi-day project or a mess in your yard. We show up, install your outdoor shade blinds or exterior patio shades, test everything, and you’re done. Same day, ready to use.
If you’re comparing them to a basic patio umbrella or a retractable awning, yes—they’re more upfront. But they also do more, last longer, and pay for themselves in energy savings and actual use of your outdoor space.
Exterior roller shades block up to 95% of UV rays, reduce cooling costs by around 30%, and increase your home’s value. A lot of homeowners see the return within a few years just from lower utility bills, and that’s before you factor in how much more you’ll actually use your patio.
Cheaper options either don’t block enough heat, don’t hold up in Texas weather, or require constant maintenance. You end up replacing them every couple of years, which costs more in the long run. These are built to last, and they’re designed specifically for the kind of heat, sun, and wind we deal with in Westgate, TX. You’re not paying for decoration—you’re paying for something that works.
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