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Window Treatments for Texas Heat and Glare
In Dallas-Fort Worth, a west-facing window takes about five times the direct June sun of a south-facing one, by our clear-sky calculations. That afternoon sun is where most Texas heat and glare problems start. The right treatment depends on whether you want to keep the view, insulate the glass, or stop the sun before it reaches the window.
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Solar shades
Solar fabrics cut glare and UV while keeping the view. They are the answer for west-facing glass and for rooms where floors and furniture are fading. A tighter weave stops more heat and glare; a looser one keeps more of the view.
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Cellular shades
The cells trap a pocket of air against the glass, which slows heat moving through it in both directions: summer heat stays out and winter warmth stays in. They are worth the money on west and south glass.
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Exterior patio shades
Mounted outside, they stop the sun before it reaches the glass, which no interior treatment can do. They suit west-facing patios and large walls of glass.
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Motorized schedules
A schedule that lowers the west-facing shades every afternoon, without anyone remembering to.
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| Goal | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Keep the view, cut glare | Solar shades |
| Insulate the glass | Cellular shades |
| Stop heat before the glass | Exterior patio shades |
| Never forget to close them | Motorization on a schedule |
What we check before recommending one
- Which way each window faces, and which ones take afternoon sun
- Whether the view matters enough to keep, which points to solar fabric
- Whether a patio or outdoor room needs shade too
- How the treatment is operated, if it has to move every afternoon
Installed in Texas homes
Photos from projects measured and installed by our teams.
What homeowners say about sun and glare
What a great experience! We called them and they sent out a consultant that made a great recommendation and the price was phenomenal. The shade has already made a big difference blocking the heat from the afternoon sun
Looks and works great. Quick initial response and follow-up install of a retractable patio sun block screen.
Danny with Love is Blinds was easy to work with. He considered my needs and budget and presented me several options. I was able to look at many options of fabric, finishes and closing choices. Beautiful textured Carrara fabric roller blind with a 15 Channel remote was my favorite. Just Beautiful!! And I have noticed a dramatic difference in keeping my house cooler in this very hot texas summer. I highly recommend Love is Blinds. Quick installation as well.
Didn’t want to loose my view but needed to reduce the afternoon glare. The sliding glass door posed a bit of a problem getting the shades to move smoothly and evenly but Love is Blinds worked with me and my suggestions to make me happy. Great customer service from management all the way to the installation. Very helpful and easy to work with and their prices and selection of custom shades was exactly what I was looking for. I would highly recommend them without any hesitation.And the remote control and ease of use is a plus!!!
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