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Standard glass lets about 70% of the sun’s heat straight into your living room. That’s why your air conditioner never shuts off between May and September, and why your energy bill climbs every summer.
Roller shades with the right solar rating block that heat before it enters. You’ll feel the difference within hours—cooler rooms, less strain on your HVAC, and an energy bill that doesn’t make you wince. If you’ve got west-facing windows in Smoot, you already know what we’re talking about.
Beyond temperature control, you get exactly the light you want. Blackout roller shades give you complete darkness for better sleep. Light-filtering fabrics let in a soft glow without the glare. Some homeowners in Smoot even install dual roller shades—one blackout, one sheer—so they can switch depending on the time of day.
A Plus Shutters & Shades is a branch of A Plus Home Remodel, a company that’s been transforming homes across the Austin area for over 10 years. We’re not new to construction, and we’re not learning on your windows.
Our team handles everything—measuring, custom fabrication, and installation. We work with Texas-made products because the quality is better and the lead times are shorter. Smoot is part of our regular service area, along with Arlington, Fort Worth, Dallas, and surrounding communities.
You’ll work with people who’ve done this hundreds of times. No subcontractors. No surprises.
First, we come out to measure your windows. This isn’t something you want to eyeball—roller shade blinds need to fit precisely, especially if you’re going with blackout options where even a half-inch gap lets light bleed through.
During that visit, we’ll also talk through fabric options. If energy efficiency is your main goal, we’ll recommend solar shades with a low openness factor. If you need complete darkness for a bedroom, blackout roller shades are the move. If you want both, dual shades give you flexibility without installing two separate treatments.
Once we’ve got your measurements and fabric selections, we order your custom roller shades. Lead time varies, but most orders arrive within a few weeks. When they’re ready, we schedule installation at a time that works for you—usually takes a few hours depending on how many windows we’re covering.
After install, we walk you through how everything works. If you went with motorized roller shades, we’ll sync them to your phone or smart home system and show you how to set schedules.
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Every roller shade we install is custom-built for your exact window dimensions. That means no gaps, no sagging, and no weird light leaks around the edges. You’re not buying something off a shelf and hoping it fits.
You’ll choose from a range of fabrics—blackout materials that block 100% of light, solar fabrics that reduce glare and heat, or light-filtering options that soften incoming sunlight. In Smoot and the rest of the Austin area, most people go with solar or blackout because of how intense the sun gets.
Motorization is available on any roller shade. You can control them with a remote, your phone, or voice commands through Alexa or Google. If you’ve got high windows or just want the convenience, it’s worth considering. You can also set schedules—shades lower automatically when the sun hits in the afternoon, then raise in the evening.
We install everything ourselves. You’re not dealing with a third-party contractor who may or may not show up on time. Our team has been doing this for years, and we’ve seen every type of window configuration Smoot homes throw at us—bay windows, arches, oversized panes, you name it.
Cost depends on window size, fabric type, and whether you add motorization. A standard blackout roller shade for a bedroom window typically runs a few hundred dollars including installation. Larger windows or specialty fabrics cost more.
Motorized options add to the price, but a lot of homeowners in Smoot go that route for convenience and energy savings—you can program shades to lower during peak heat hours even when you’re not home. We give you a detailed quote after measuring, so there’s no guessing.
If budget is tight, you don’t have to do the whole house at once. Most people start with the rooms that get the most sun or where they need the most privacy, then add more later.
Yes, if you choose the right fabric and use them correctly. Solar roller shades with a low openness percentage block a significant amount of heat before it enters your home. In Texas, where summer temps regularly hit the high 90s, that makes a real difference.
The Department of Energy recently updated efficiency standards for window shades, and manufacturers are responding with better insulating materials. You won’t see a 50% drop in your bill, but you’ll notice your AC isn’t working as hard, and your rooms stay cooler longer.
Blackout roller shades also help in winter by adding an extra layer of insulation. They won’t replace good windows, but they improve what you’ve already got. For homes in Smoot with older single-pane windows, the impact is even more noticeable.
Blackout blinds block 100% of incoming light. They’re made from thick, opaque materials designed to create complete darkness—ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, or media rooms. If you work night shifts or just need solid sleep, blackout roller shades are what you want.
Light-filtering roller shades let some light through while still reducing glare and providing privacy. You get a soft, diffused glow instead of harsh sunlight. They’re popular for living rooms, kitchens, and offices where you want natural light without the heat or visibility from outside.
Some homeowners can’t decide, so they go with dual roller shades—two fabrics on one headrail. You pull down the blackout layer when you need darkness, or use the light-filtering layer during the day. It’s more versatile, though it does cost a bit more upfront.
For most homes, installation takes a few hours. If we’re covering five or six standard windows, expect us to be there for two to three hours. Larger projects with motorization or custom window shapes take longer.
The timeline from start to finish is usually three to four weeks. That includes the initial consultation and measuring, fabrication time for your custom roller shade blinds, and the installation appointment. If you need it faster, let us know—we can sometimes expedite orders depending on the fabric and current lead times.
Once they’re up, you’re done. Roller shades don’t need much maintenance. A quick wipe with a damp cloth every few months keeps them looking new. No cords to untangle, no slats to dust.
Yes. We build roller shades for bay windows, arched windows, skylights, and oversized panes. Custom fabrication means we’re not limited to standard sizes—you tell us what you need covered, and we make it happen.
Odd-shaped windows are actually where custom roller blinds for windows shine. Off-the-shelf products rarely fit right, and you end up with gaps or awkward mounting. We measure precisely, account for any angles or curves, and fabricate shades that fit like they were always meant to be there.
Smoot has a mix of older homes and newer builds, and we’ve worked on both. Whether you’ve got original single-hung windows from the ’70s or modern floor-to-ceiling glass, we’ve seen it and installed for it.
If you’ve got hard-to-reach windows, kids, or just want the convenience, motorized roller shades are absolutely worth it. You control them from your phone, a remote, or voice commands. No pulling cords or reaching over furniture.
The bigger benefit is automation. You can program your dark out blinds to lower every afternoon when the sun hits, then raise in the evening—even when you’re not home. That keeps your house cooler and cuts down on energy waste. Over time, the efficiency gains offset some of the upfront cost.
Motorized options are also cleaner-looking. There are no dangling cords or chains, which is safer if you have young kids or pets. The motor sits inside the headrail, so the whole setup is streamlined and minimal.
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