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Your AC runs constantly. Your energy bills climb every summer. And even with the thermostat set to 72, rooms facing south or west still feel like ovens by 3 PM.
Roller shades designed for Texas heat change that. The right fabric blocks solar heat before it penetrates your windows, which means your AC isn’t fighting a losing battle all day. You’ll feel the difference in room temperature within hours, and you’ll see it on your energy bill within weeks.
Blackout roller shades do more than keep rooms dark. They insulate against heat transfer, reduce UV damage to your furniture and floors, and give you complete control over light and privacy. Motorized options let you adjust every shade in your home from your phone, or set schedules so they close automatically during peak heat hours.
You’re not just covering windows. You’re taking back control of your home’s comfort and what you spend to maintain it.
A Plus Shutters & Shades is a branch of A Plus Home Remodel. We’ve spent over 10 years working on homes across the Austin area, including Manor, and we know how Texas weather tests every part of a house—especially windows.
Manor’s grown fast. More than half the homes here were built in the last 15 years, and most of them have builder-grade window treatments that don’t hold up to triple-digit summers. We’ve worked in enough new construction and remodels to know what fails and what lasts.
We’re local, we’re licensed, and we back our work with warranties on both product and installation. You’re not getting a national chain that subcontracts installs. You’re getting a team that’s been doing this in your area for years.
We start with an in-home consultation. You show us the windows, we talk about what’s not working—too much heat, too much light, outdated look, whatever it is. We measure every window, discuss fabric options, light control levels, and whether motorization makes sense for your setup.
Once you approve the quote, we order your custom roller shades. Everything is made to your exact window dimensions and your fabric choice. There’s no “close enough” with custom work.
Installation takes a few hours depending on how many windows we’re covering. We mount the shades, test the operation, show you how everything works (especially if you’re going motorized), and clean up completely before we leave.
You’ll have a warranty on the product and our installation work. If something’s not right, we come back and fix it. Most installs are straightforward, but we’ve handled enough tricky windows and unique builds in Manor to know how to work around obstacles.
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You’re choosing from a full range of roller shade fabrics—sheer, light filtering, room darkening, and blackout. Each one offers a different level of light control and heat blocking. Blackout roller shades are the most popular in Manor because they deliver total darkness for bedrooms and media rooms while providing the best insulation against heat.
Motorization is available on any shade. You can control them with a remote, smartphone app, or voice command if you’re running Alexa or Google Home. You can also set schedules so your shades close automatically when the sun hits hardest, usually between 2 and 6 PM in summer.
Cordless operation is standard, which makes roller blinds for windows safer if you have kids or pets. The fabrics we use are designed to handle UV exposure without fading or breaking down, which matters in Texas where sun damage happens faster than most climates.
Manor’s median home value jumped 15% last year, and most homeowners here are investing in upgrades that improve comfort and resale value. Interior roller shades check both boxes—they’re functional, they look clean and modern, and they’re one of the few upgrades that actually lower your operating costs.
The U.S. Department of Energy reports that heat gain through windows accounts for roughly 76% of sunlight that enters your home during summer. Blackout roller shades block most of that solar heat before it gets inside, which reduces the load on your AC.
In Manor, where summer temps regularly hit the high 90s and low 100s, that difference is measurable. Most homeowners notice a 10-15% drop in cooling costs after installing blackout shades on south- and west-facing windows. The exact savings depend on your home’s insulation, window quality, and how much direct sun exposure you’re dealing with.
The bigger benefit is comfort. Rooms stay cooler throughout the day, your AC cycles less frequently, and you’re not constantly adjusting the thermostat trying to balance comfort with cost.
Room darkening shades block most light but not all of it. You’ll still get a small amount of light leakage around the edges and through the fabric, which is fine for living rooms or offices where you want reduced glare but don’t need total darkness.
Blackout roller shades block 99% of light. The fabric is thicker and usually has a backing layer that prevents any light from passing through. When properly installed, blackout shades create near-total darkness, which is what you want for bedrooms, nurseries, or home theaters.
Both options provide heat blocking and UV protection. The choice comes down to how much light control you need in each room. Most Manor homeowners go with blackout for bedrooms and room darkening for common areas.
Motorized shades cost more upfront, but they’re worth it if you have hard-to-reach windows, a lot of windows to manage, or you want to automate your home’s heat blocking. Being able to close all your shades from your phone when you’re away—or set them to close automatically during peak heat—makes a real difference in energy efficiency.
In Manor, where most homes are newer and many already have smart home systems, motorization integrates cleanly. You can tie your roller shade blinds into the same app you use for lights and thermostats.
The other advantage is consistency. Motorized shades close completely every time, which maximizes their insulating effect. Manually operated shades often get left open or only partially closed, which reduces their effectiveness.
From consultation to installation, plan on 2-3 weeks. We measure your windows during the first visit, you choose your fabrics and options, and then we order everything custom-made to your specs.
Manufacturing takes about 10-14 days depending on the product. Once your shades arrive, we schedule installation, which usually takes 2-4 hours depending on how many windows we’re covering.
If you’re in a hurry, let us know during the consultation. We can sometimes expedite orders or work with in-stock options that ship faster, but custom work takes time because everything is built specifically for your windows.
Quality roller shades are built for high-UV environments. The fabrics we install are designed to resist fading, warping, and material breakdown even with constant sun exposure. Cheap roller blind window treatments from big-box stores often fail within 2-3 years in Texas because the materials aren’t rated for this climate.
We warranty both the product and installation, which means if something fails prematurely, we replace it. That doesn’t happen often because we’re using commercial-grade materials designed for durability.
Manor’s climate is tough on anything exposed to sun. The roller shades we install are made to handle it without losing functionality or appearance. You’re not replacing these in a few years if they’re installed correctly with the right materials.
You can install roller shades yourself if you’re comfortable with basic tools and precise measurements. The challenge is getting measurements right the first time—custom shades are made to your specs, so if you measure wrong, you’ve paid for shades that don’t fit.
Professional installation guarantees correct measurements, proper mounting, and warranty coverage. We’ve installed enough roller blinds in Manor to know how to handle tricky window frames, uneven walls, and the specific issues that come up in newer construction where framing isn’t always perfectly square.
If something goes wrong with a DIY install, you’re paying to fix it or reorder. Professional installation costs more upfront but eliminates those risks. Most homeowners choose professional installation for that reason—it’s done right the first time, and if there’s ever an issue, we come back and handle it.
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