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Your AC won’t run constantly trying to fight the sun pouring through your windows. That’s the first thing you’ll notice—rooms stay cooler without cranking the thermostat down another degree.
Your energy bills drop. Most Windemere homeowners see 10-25% savings monthly once they install roller shades that actually block heat instead of just filtering it. That’s real money back in your pocket, month after month.
If you work nights or have kids who nap during the day, blackout roller shades make a massive difference. Complete darkness means better sleep, not the kind of “sort of dark” you get with standard blinds that still let light leak around the edges. You control when light comes in—not the sun.
Your furniture stops fading. Your floors stay their original color. UV protection isn’t just about comfort—it’s about protecting what you’ve already invested in your home.
A Plus Shutters & Shades grew out of A Plus Home Remodel, a company that’s been working on Texas homes for over 10 years. We’re not new to construction, installation, or what works in this climate.
We opened our dedicated showroom in Arlington because we saw too many homeowners getting sold window treatments that looked good but didn’t perform when the Texas summer hit. Windemere gets hotter than 94% of weather stations across the country—your window treatments need to handle that.
We use Texas-made products when possible and back everything with professional installation. You’re not getting a box shipped to your door with instructions. You’re getting someone who measures correctly, installs it right the first time, and makes sure it actually works the way you need it to.
You schedule a free consultation. We come to your home in Windemere, look at your windows, talk about what’s not working right now, and figure out what you actually need. No pressure, no upselling—just measurements and options.
We bring samples so you can see the actual fabrics, colors, and opacity levels. Blackout vs. light filtering makes a huge difference, and you should see that difference before you commit. We’ll also talk through motorized options if you want remote or app control.
Once you decide, we order your custom roller shades. Everything is made to your exact window measurements—no gaps, no guessing. When they arrive, we schedule installation at a time that works for you.
Installation is fast and clean. We mount the shades, test the operation, make sure everything moves smoothly, and show you how to use them. If you went with motorized roller blinds, we’ll sync them to your phone or smart home system before we leave.
You’re done. Your windows are covered, your home is cooler, and you’ve got control over light and privacy that actually works.
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You’re choosing from hundreds of fabric options—different colors, textures, patterns, and opacity levels. Light filtering roller shades let natural light in while blocking UV rays and reducing glare. Blackout blinds for windows block 100% of light, which matters if you need real darkness for sleep or media rooms.
Windemere’s heat is relentless from May through September. Solar roller shades are built specifically to reject heat before it enters your home, blocking up to 99% of UV rays while still letting you see outside. That’s how you keep rooms comfortable without closing yourself off completely.
If you’ve got kids or pets, cordless interior roller shades eliminate the strangulation risk that comes with traditional corded blinds. Motorization takes it further—no cords at all, just a remote, app, or voice command to raise and lower your shades.
Every roller shade we install is custom-fit to your window. That means no light gaps on the sides, no uneven coverage, and no “close enough” measurements. We’re measuring in your home, not estimating based on standard sizes.
Blackout roller shades block 100% of light when closed. You won’t see sunlight, streetlights, or car headlights coming through. They’re what you want for bedrooms, nurseries, or anywhere you need complete darkness during the day.
Light filtering roller shades let diffused natural light in while still blocking UV rays and reducing glare. You can see outside, but people can’t see in clearly during the day. They’re good for living rooms, kitchens, or offices where you want brightness without the harsh sun.
Some people call light filtering shades “room darkening,” but that’s misleading. Room darkening usually blocks about 95% of light—which sounds like a lot until you realize that remaining 5% is like having a nightlight you can’t turn off. If you need real darkness, go with blackout. If you want soft light and daytime privacy, go with light filtering.
Yes, but only if you get the right ones. Solar roller shades and blackout blinds are designed to block heat, not just light. When the Texas sun hits your windows, up to 76% of that sunlight turns into heat inside your home. Your AC has to work harder to compensate.
Roller shades with heat-blocking fabric can reduce that heat gain by 30-50%. For most Windemere homes, that translates to 10-25% lower monthly cooling costs during summer. The savings add up fast when you’re running AC from May through September.
The key is getting shades that fit properly. Gaps around the edges let heat in, which defeats the purpose. That’s why custom-measured roller blinds for windows perform better than off-the-shelf options—there’s no space for heat to sneak through.
Yes. Motorized roller shades connect to your phone, remote, or smart home system like Alexa or Google Home. You can open or close them from anywhere, set schedules, or tie them into routines.
Scheduling is useful in Windemere because you can program your shades to close automatically when the afternoon sun hits certain windows. That keeps your home cooler without you having to think about it. You can also open them at sunrise if you want natural light to wake you up.
Voice control works if you’ve got your hands full or you’re already in bed. Motorization also eliminates cords entirely, which is safer if you have young kids or pets. The motors are quiet, and most run on rechargeable batteries or can be hardwired during installation.
Installation usually takes 1-3 hours depending on how many windows you’re covering. We’re mounting brackets, leveling the roller mechanism, and making sure everything operates smoothly. It’s not complicated, but it needs to be done right.
If you’re getting motorized roller blinds, installation takes a bit longer because we’re syncing them to your phone or smart home system and testing the controls. We won’t leave until everything works the way it should.
The process is clean. We’re not drilling into walls unnecessarily or leaving a mess. Most installations are inside-mount, meaning the roller shade fits inside the window frame. If your windows don’t allow for that, we’ll do an outside mount that still looks clean and covers the entire window.
It depends on which type you choose. Blackout roller shades block everything—light and view—when they’re closed. That’s the point. You use them when you need darkness and privacy.
Solar roller shades and light filtering shades let you see outside while blocking UV rays and reducing glare. The tighter the weave, the more privacy you get, but you’ll still have visibility. During the day, people outside can’t see in clearly. At night, if your lights are on inside, they’ll see more—that’s true for any window treatment.
If you want flexibility, you can layer roller shades. Install blackout shades for nighttime privacy and sleep, then add a sheer or solar shade in front for daytime use. You get view and light control without sacrificing privacy when you need it.
Cordless roller shades are the safest option. Traditional corded blinds create a strangulation hazard—kids and pets can get tangled in the cords. Cordless designs eliminate that risk entirely.
Motorized roller blinds are even safer because there are no cords or chains at all. Everything is controlled by remote, app, or voice command. The shade rolls up and down smoothly without anything dangling that a child or pet could grab.
If you’re getting manual roller shades, we install them with a continuous loop chain that’s tensioned and mounted to the wall. That keeps the chain from hanging loose where it could be dangerous. We follow all current safety standards, and we’ll walk you through the safest operation during installation.
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