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Your AC runs all day trying to fight heat that’s already inside. That’s the expensive way to stay cool.
Exterior roller shades stop solar heat gain before it reaches your windows. That means your AC works less, your rooms stay cooler, and your energy bill drops by up to 15%. Not someday—starting with the first summer after installation.
And your patio becomes usable again. No more cutting afternoons short because the sun’s unbearable. You get shade, you keep the view, and you control it all from your phone if you want. Motorized outdoor shades integrate with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you’re not manually adjusting anything when the sun shifts.
This isn’t about decorating. It’s about making your home more comfortable and less expensive to cool in a climate that punishes unprotected windows.
A Plus Shutters & Shades is part of A Plus Home Remodel, and we’ve spent over 10 years working on homes across Tarrant County. We’re not a franchise following a script—we’re local, and we know what Georgian Acres homeowners deal with.
Texas heat isn’t theoretical here. We live in it. That’s why we only install outdoor roller shades built to handle our weather—high temps, sudden storms, humidity that warps cheaper materials.
We measure, we install, and we make sure it works the way you need it to. If you want motorization, we set that up too. If you just want reliable shade that lasts, that’s what you get.
First, we come to your home in Georgian Acres and measure the exact spaces you want covered. Patios, windows, pergolas—whatever needs shade. We talk through fabric options, opacity levels, and whether you want manual or motorized operation.
Once you approve the plan, we order your custom outdoor patio blinds. These are made to your measurements with weather-resistant fabrics that won’t fade or fail in Texas sun.
Installation happens on-site. We mount the roller shade system, test the operation, and if it’s motorized, we sync it with your smart home setup or hand you the remote. The whole process is straightforward—you’re not waiting weeks or dealing with complicated coordination.
After install, you’ve got shade that works. If the sun’s hitting your west-facing windows at 4 p.m. and heating up your living room, you drop the shades. If you’re hosting on the patio and need relief, same thing. You control when and how much coverage you get.
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You’re getting custom-fit exterior roller shades designed to handle Georgian Acres weather. That means fabrics rated for UV resistance, water resistance, and wind performance. We’re not installing something that’ll sag or discolor after one summer.
Widths go up to 25 feet if you’ve got large openings. The fabric stays taut, the mechanism stays smooth, and you’re not dealing with jams or uneven rolling. If you choose motorized outdoor shades, you get app control, voice control, and the option to set schedules so your shades adjust automatically based on time of day.
Texas homeowners are dealing with energy costs that spike every summer. Exterior window blinds reduce that load by blocking heat before it penetrates your glass. Your interior stays cooler without cranking the AC to 68 and hoping for the best.
And if you want blackout roller shades for complete light control—whether that’s for a bedroom window or a media room—we can do that too. You pick the opacity level based on how much light and heat you want to block.
Exterior roller shades can cut your cooling costs by up to 15%, and in some cases more depending on how much sun exposure your windows get. The reason they work better than interior blinds is simple—they stop heat before it enters your home.
When sun hits a window, it creates solar heat gain. Interior blinds trap that heat between the glass and the fabric, so your room still heats up. Exterior shades block it outside, which means your AC isn’t fighting heat that’s already inside.
In Georgian Acres, where summer temps regularly hit the 90s and 100s, that difference is measurable. Your AC cycles less, your rooms stay more comfortable, and your energy bill reflects it. This isn’t a minor improvement—it’s one of the most effective ways to reduce cooling costs without replacing your HVAC system.
Yes, if they’re installed correctly with the right materials. We use weather-resistant fabrics and mounting systems designed for wind performance. That said, outdoor roller shades aren’t hurricane shutters—if a severe storm is coming, you’ll want to retract them.
For typical Texas weather—heat, occasional rain, gusty afternoons—they hold up fine. The fabrics resist water and won’t mildew or rot. The hardware is built to stay secure even when wind picks up.
If you go with motorized outdoor shades, you can retract them quickly when weather turns. That’s one reason a lot of Georgian Acres homeowners choose motorization—it’s easier to protect your investment when you can control it remotely. Manual shades work too, you just need to be more hands-on when conditions change.
Blackout roller shades block nearly all light and heat. Solar shades filter light and reduce heat while still letting you see outside. Which one you need depends on what you’re trying to accomplish.
If you want complete darkness and maximum heat rejection—like for a bedroom window that gets morning sun—blackout is the way to go. You won’t see through it, but you also won’t get woken up at 6 a.m. by blazing sunlight.
If you want shade and heat control but still want to see your yard or keep your patio from feeling closed off, solar shades are better. They come in different openness levels, so you can choose how much light gets through. Most Georgian Acres homeowners use solar shades for patios and living areas, and blackout for bedrooms or media rooms where light control matters more than view.
For most homes in Georgian Acres, installation takes a few hours to a full day depending on how many shades you’re adding and whether they’re motorized. A single patio shade might take an hour. A whole-home setup with multiple windows and motorization takes longer.
The timeline also depends on the custom order. Once you approve the design and measurements, your outdoor patio blinds are fabricated to spec. That usually takes a couple weeks. Then we schedule installation at a time that works for you.
The actual install is straightforward. We mount the brackets, secure the roller mechanism, attach the fabric, and test operation. If it’s motorized, we sync it with your smart home system or program the remote. You’re not dealing with a multi-day disruption—it’s a clean process with a clear endpoint.
Yes. Motorized outdoor roller shades can integrate with Alexa, Google Assistant, and most major smart home platforms. That means you can control them with voice commands, set schedules, or adjust them from your phone when you’re not home.
A lot of Georgian Acres homeowners use this for convenience—dropping the shades when the afternoon sun hits without getting up from the couch. But it’s also practical for energy savings. You can program your shades to lower automatically during peak heat hours, reducing your cooling load even when you’re at work.
Setup is part of the installation process. We make sure everything syncs correctly and show you how to use the controls. If you’re already running a smart home, adding exterior roller shades to the system is seamless. If you’re not, the app and remote controls are simple enough that you don’t need to be tech-savvy to operate them.
If your main goal is reducing heat and lowering energy bills, exterior roller shades are significantly more effective than interior blinds. Interior blinds trap heat between the window and the fabric, so your room still heats up. Exterior shades stop heat before it reaches the glass.
That difference matters in Georgian Acres, where summer heat is relentless. You can run your AC less, keep rooms cooler, and reduce wear on your HVAC system. Over time, the energy savings offset the upfront cost.
Exterior shades also make outdoor spaces usable. If you’ve got a patio you barely use because the sun’s too intense, outdoor shade blinds change that. You get comfortable shade, you keep the breeze and the view, and you’re not stuck inside all summer. Interior blinds don’t solve that problem—they only work for windows, not outdoor living areas.
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