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You know the feeling. You step outside with your coffee or iced tea, ready to enjoy your patio, and the Texas sun immediately sends you back inside. Your outdoor furniture is fading. Your energy bill is climbing. And that beautiful patio you paid for? It’s basically decoration from May through September.
Exterior roller shades change that. They block up to 80% of solar heat before it ever reaches your windows or glass doors. That means your outdoor space drops by 20 to 30 degrees—enough to actually sit outside without melting. Your furniture stops fading. Your AC stops running nonstop. And you get to use the space you paid for.
These aren’t the flimsy blinds that rattle in the wind or fall apart after one season. You’re looking at weather-resistant outdoor shades built specifically for Texas heat, storms, and UV exposure. They’re designed to last, and they’re installed right the first time so you’re not dealing with sagging, gaps, or constant adjustments.
A Plus Shutters & Shades started as a branch of A Plus Home Remodel, a company with over 10 years of construction experience in the Triangle State area. We’re not new to this. We’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what holds up when Texas weather gets ugly.
We focus on Texas-made products because they’re built for the climate you’re actually dealing with—not some generic solution shipped from out of state. That means better materials, better pricing, and better performance when it’s 105 degrees outside and your neighbor’s cheap shades are already warping.
You’ll work with local installers who know Triangle State homes, understand the wind patterns, and won’t leave until everything’s level, secure, and operating smoothly. We’re here when you call, and we’re not going anywhere.
First, we come to your home in Triangle State for a free consultation. We measure your windows, patio openings, or wherever you’re dealing with heat and sun exposure. We’ll show you fabric samples so you can see the difference between 90% and 97% solar blockage—and yes, that 7% makes a noticeable difference in temperature and glare.
You’ll choose your fabric density, color, and whether you want manual or motorized operation. Motorized outdoor shades can connect to your phone, Alexa, or Google Assistant if that’s your thing. If not, a simple pull or remote works just fine.
Once you approve everything, we order your custom exterior roller shades. These are made to your exact measurements—not some standard size you have to work around. When they arrive, our installers come out and handle the full setup. We mount them securely, test the operation, and make sure everything’s aligned and functioning before we leave. You’re not dealing with gaps, uneven fabric, or shades that don’t roll smoothly.
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You’re getting exterior window blinds custom-built for your exact openings. That means no light gaps on the sides, no fabric that’s too short or too long, and no “close enough” installations. Everything is measured, cut, and fitted to your home.
The fabrics we use are designed to handle Triangle State’s weather. They’re UV-resistant, waterproof, and won’t fade, crack, or mold when storms roll through. You can choose blackout roller shades if you want total darkness and privacy, or solar screens that block heat and UV rays while still letting you see outside.
Motorization is available on any setup. That’s helpful if your shades are high up, hard to reach, or if you just want to control them from inside without walking out into the heat. You can set schedules, control them by voice, or use a remote—whatever makes sense for how you actually live.
And because these are outdoor shade blinds installed on the exterior, they stop heat before it gets to your glass. That’s way more effective than interior blinds that trap heat between the fabric and window. You’ll feel the difference in your home’s temperature within days, and you’ll see it on your energy bill within weeks.
Exterior roller shades can cut your cooling costs by 20% to 30% during Texas summers. That’s not a marketing claim—it’s what happens when you block up to 80% of solar heat before it reaches your windows.
Here’s why it works. When sunlight hits your windows, it turns into heat inside your home. Your AC has to work harder to compensate, running longer cycles and using more energy. When you install outdoor roller shades, you’re stopping that heat outside. Your windows stay cooler. Your rooms stay cooler. And your AC doesn’t have to run as hard or as often.
In Triangle State, where we regularly hit 100+ degrees in summer, that difference is significant. Most homeowners notice lower energy bills within the first month, and the shades typically pay for themselves within a few years just from the energy savings alone.
The difference is about 20 to 30 degrees in actual temperature reduction. A 90% solar screen blocks most of the sun’s heat and UV rays, but a 97% screen takes it further—blocking nearly all UV radiation and significantly more heat.
If you’re trying to make a covered patio usable in the middle of summer, the 97% fabric is usually worth it. You’ll get better heat blocking, more privacy, and almost total protection from furniture fading. The tradeoff is slightly less visibility to the outside, but you can still see through it—it’s not a blackout.
For windows that get afternoon sun or patios where you’re trying to create a comfortable outdoor room, most Triangle State homeowners go with 97%. For areas with partial shade or morning-only sun, 90% often does the job. We’ll show you both options during your consultation so you can see the actual difference in person.
Yes, if they’re installed correctly and built with the right materials. The outdoor roller shades we install are designed specifically for Texas weather—high heat, UV exposure, wind, and rain.
The fabrics are waterproof and treated to resist mold and mildew, which matters during humid stretches or when storms blow rain onto your patio. The mounting hardware is secured into studs or solid structure, not just surface-mounted into siding. That keeps them stable even when wind picks up.
That said, if a severe storm or hurricane is coming, you should retract motorized shades or roll up manual ones to avoid unnecessary stress on the fabric and mechanism. These shades are tough, but they’re not meant to stay deployed in 60+ mph winds. For everyday Triangle State weather—including typical summer storms and wind gusts—they hold up without issues.
If your shades are hard to reach, if you have multiple shades, or if you just don’t want to walk outside every time you need to adjust them, yes—motorization is worth it.
Motorized exterior roller shades let you control everything from inside your home using a remote, smartphone app, or voice command through Alexa or Google Assistant. You can set schedules so your shades lower automatically when the sun hits in the afternoon and raise in the evening when it cools down. That’s especially useful if you’re at work during the day and want to protect your furniture and keep your home cooler without manually adjusting anything.
The upfront cost is higher, but the convenience is significant. And if you’re installing shades on a second-story patio or high windows, motorization eliminates the need for ladders or awkward reaching. Most Triangle State homeowners who choose motorized shades say they’d make the same choice again—it’s one of those upgrades that quickly becomes part of your routine.
For most homes in Triangle State, 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 with multiple shades or motorization might take a full day, but it’s rare for installation to stretch beyond that.
The process is straightforward. We mount the brackets securely into your home’s structure, install the roller mechanism, attach the fabric, and test everything to make sure it operates smoothly. If you’re getting motorized shades, we’ll also sync them to your phone or smart home system before we leave.
You don’t need to do anything to prep. We bring all the tools and hardware. Once we’re done, your shades are ready to use immediately—no curing time, no waiting period. You can start blocking heat and sun the same day we install.
It depends on the fabric you choose. Solar screen fabrics block heat and UV during the day while letting you see outside, but at night when your interior lights are on, people can see in from the outside. If privacy is your main concern, blackout roller shades are the better option.
Blackout fabrics completely block visibility from both sides, day or night. They also block 100% of light, which makes them ideal for bedrooms, media rooms, or patios where you want total seclusion. The tradeoff is you won’t be able to see outside when they’re down.
Many Triangle State homeowners use solar screens on their main patio for daytime heat control and blackout shades on windows or spaces where privacy matters more. We can mix and match based on what each area of your home actually needs. During your consultation, we’ll talk through your priorities—heat, privacy, visibility—and recommend the fabric that makes the most sense for how you’ll actually use the space.
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