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Your AC runs less. Your rooms stay cooler during those brutal July afternoons. And your energy bill drops—sometimes by hundreds of dollars over a summer.
That’s what happens when you install roller shades built for Texas heat. You’re not just covering windows. You’re blocking thermal transfer before it starts, keeping hot air outside where it belongs.
Blackout roller shades give you complete darkness when you need it—critical for shift workers, young kids who won’t nap in bright rooms, or anyone trying to sleep past sunrise. Interior roller shades with light-filtering fabrics let you control glare without losing natural light. Either way, you decide what comes through your windows.
The right roller shade setup also protects your floors and furniture from UV fade. Sun damage is expensive and irreversible. Blocking it is simple when your window treatments are designed to do exactly that.
A Plus Shutters & Shades is a branch of A Plus Home Remodel, and we’ve spent more than 10 years working on homes across the DFW area. We’re based in Arlington with a full showroom where you can see fabrics, test motorization, and compare blackout versus light-filtering options in person.
We’re not decorators. We’re installers with a construction background, which means we understand how homes are built and how window treatments need to fit. That matters when you’re mounting roller blinds for windows on tricky angles, wide spans, or older frames.
Garfield homeowners deal with the same climate challenges as the rest of North Texas—high heat, intense sun, and energy bills that climb fast in summer. We’ve worked in enough local homes to know what performs and what doesn’t. You’re not getting a one-size-fits-all product shipped from somewhere else. You’re getting a custom fit, installed right.
You start with a free consultation at our Arlington showroom or at your home in Garfield. We measure your windows, talk through your goals—blackout, energy savings, motorization, privacy—and show you fabric samples so you can see opacity and texture firsthand.
Once you choose your roller shade style and operating system, we order everything custom-built to your exact window dimensions. No guessing. No gaps. No light leaks if you’re going with blackout window blinds.
Installation happens on your schedule. Our team brings the shades, mounts them precisely, tests the operation, and walks you through how everything works. If you’ve chosen motorized roller shades, we’ll sync them with your smart home system or show you how the remote and app controls function.
The whole process—from consultation to install—usually takes one to two weeks depending on customization. You’re not waiting months, and you’re not dealing with a complicated process. We handle the details so you don’t have to.
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Every roller shade we install is custom-measured and built for your specific windows. You’re choosing from a wide range of fabrics—sheer, light-filtering, room-darkening, or 100% blackout—depending on how much light control and privacy you need.
You also pick your operating system. Manual roller shade blinds with a continuous loop chain are simple and reliable. Motorized options give you remote control, smartphone app access, and voice command integration if you’re running Alexa or Google Home. Motorization is especially useful for hard-to-reach windows or if you want to automate your shades on a schedule.
In Garfield and the surrounding DFW area, energy efficiency is a major factor. Roller shades with thermal backing can block up to 99% of the sun’s heat, which directly reduces how hard your AC works during peak hours. That’s not marketing talk—it’s measurable. Homeowners in Texas regularly see energy bill reductions between 20% and 30% after installing the right window treatments.
We also make sure your shades fit your home’s look. Whether you want clean modern lines, soft neutrals, or bold colors, the customization options let you match your style without compromising on performance.
Blackout roller shades with thermal properties can cut cooling costs by 20% to 30% during Texas summers. That translates to annual savings between $900 and $2,000+ depending on your home size, insulation, and how much sun exposure your windows get.
The key is blocking heat before it enters your home. Once sunlight passes through glass, it turns into thermal energy that your AC has to work against. Roller shades stop that transfer at the window, which keeps indoor temperatures more stable and reduces the load on your cooling system.
This matters more in Garfield than in cooler climates because your AC runs longer and harder. Even a 3- to 5-degree reduction in heat gain makes a noticeable difference on your monthly electric bill, especially from June through September.
Blackout roller shades block 100% of incoming light. They’re made from high-opacity fabrics, often with a backing layer, and they seal tightly to prevent light leaks around the edges. You use these in bedrooms, nurseries, home theaters, or anywhere you need complete darkness.
Light-filtering roller shades let diffused natural light through while still reducing glare and providing daytime privacy. You can see out during the day, but people can’t see in clearly. These work well in living rooms, kitchens, and offices where you want brightness without harsh sun or heat buildup.
Room-darkening shades fall in between—they block most light but not all of it. If you want flexibility, you can layer a sheer roller shade with a blackout option on the same window and adjust based on time of day. We’ll walk you through what makes sense for each room during your consultation.
Motorized roller shades cost more upfront, but they add convenience that manual shades can’t match. You control them with a remote, smartphone app, or voice commands through Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set schedules—like automatically closing shades during peak heat hours or opening them at sunrise.
Motorization makes the most sense for hard-to-reach windows, large spans, or if you have multiple shades you want to operate at once. Instead of adjusting six windows individually, you tap one button. That’s especially useful in Garfield homes with high ceilings or wide window walls.
The smart home integration is another factor. If you’re already running automated lighting or thermostats, adding motorized roller shades ties everything together. You can create scenes—like “Away Mode” that closes all shades when you leave, or “Movie Time” that darkens your living room instantly. For some homeowners, that’s worth the investment. For others, a simple manual chain works just fine.
Installation itself usually takes a few hours depending on how many windows you’re covering. A single room might take 30 to 60 minutes. A whole-house install with 10 to 15 windows typically wraps up in half a day.
The timeline from order to install is longer—usually one to two weeks. That’s because your roller shades are custom-built to your exact measurements and fabric choices. We’re not pulling stock sizes off a shelf. Everything is made specifically for your windows, which takes a bit of time but ensures a perfect fit.
We schedule installation at a time that works for you, and our team handles all the mounting, leveling, and testing. If you’ve ordered motorized shades, we’ll also sync them with your smart home system and show you how the controls work before we leave. You don’t need to do anything except decide where you want us to start.
Yes, as long as they’re made with the right materials. We use fabrics and components designed to handle high heat and UV exposure without fading, warping, or breaking down. Cheap roller blinds from big-box stores often fail within a year or two in Texas because they’re not built for this climate.
The roller mechanism matters too. Low-quality springs and chains wear out fast, especially on windows that get direct afternoon sun. We install commercial-grade hardware that’s tested for long-term performance in hot environments.
Humidity isn’t usually an issue with roller shades unless you’re installing them in a bathroom or other high-moisture area. In those cases, we recommend moisture-resistant fabrics that won’t mold or mildew. For standard indoor applications in Garfield, you won’t have problems as long as the shades are properly made and installed. That’s why we don’t cut corners on materials or rush the installation process.
Absolutely. We carry a wide selection of fabrics in different colors, textures, and patterns. You can go neutral with whites, grays, and beiges, or choose bolder colors if you want your window treatments to stand out. We also offer textured weaves, subtle prints, and solid blackout materials in various finishes.
During your consultation, we’ll bring fabric samples so you can see how they look in your actual lighting. Colors and textures can appear different depending on whether your room gets morning sun, afternoon shade, or artificial light, so it helps to compare options in the space where they’ll be installed.
If you’re trying to match existing decor or coordinate with paint colors, bring a swatch or photo. We’ll help you find a roller shade fabric that complements your style without clashing. Customization is part of what makes these shades worth it—you’re not stuck with whatever’s in stock. You’re choosing exactly what works for your home in Garfield.
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