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Residents know how intense the sun can get in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, especially in summer. Outdoor shades, also known as exterior screens, exterior blinds, or solar screens, are designed to shield the interior of your home, protecting it from the heat and providing quick and effective privacy. We make it even easier with our integrated control smartphone app, allowing you to open and close your screens with the touch of a button. You can even open and close them when you aren’t home!
If you would like to get started, please call or fill out our contact form - If you would like to learn more, check out our exterior screen guide below:
Blinds and curtains can only do so much to protect your home from the hottest days in Dallas-Fort Worth and nearby areas. More often than not, such accessories block the view of the outdoors and still allow sun rays to enter your place. If you’re looking for the ultimate shade to protect your home from heat transfer, you’ll need a more effective sun shading solution. That’s where we come in.
You will definitely notice the impact our solar screens have on the heat that enters your Dallas-Fort Worth area home. We design our system to stop 95% of unwanted solar heat before it enters your home or business. Save on unreasonable energy bills and enjoy the coolness of your home with our efficient solar screens in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Our most popularly used solar screen fabric options can be found in 5 and 10 percent openness. Based on the openness, they provide 95% and 90% sun protection. Thanks to the darker color of our fabrics, the heat and excess light are absorbed before it passes through. More absorption results in more protection, as well as a clearer view with less glare. Our fabrics come in two main styles: Natte and Satine. Natte offers a standard 2x2 basketweave pattern, while Satine offers a unique and decorative twill weave pattern. Shop our selection of fabrics below.
We stock a variety of colors for Natte fabrics. See the choices below for readily available options.
We stock a variety of colors for Satine fabrics. See the choices below for readily available options.
Our solar screens are installed with a powder-coated, durable aluminum housing and rail system. Using extruded T6061 American-made aluminum, powder coated at a USA based manufacturing facility. Our customers can choose from 9 standard colors for their rail and housing system, but we can also custom powder coat.
Solar screens are typically controlled with a motor using a built-in radio receiver. With one touch of the transmitter, you can lower, stop, and raise your sun screens. A transmitter can operate each screen one by one, or as a group. Our remotes are the best choice for flexibility in regards to upgrades and integration.
Our magnetic wall-mounted base allows you to conveniently store your remote at all times.
Our remotes are available in both single or 15-channel. With single-channel remotes, you can control one screen or one group of screens. 15-channel remotes can control up to 15 screens, separately or all at once.
Our wall switches are also available in single or 15-channel control options. Control one screen or 15 at a time with our wall switch. Our wall switch also includes a master channel, allowing you to control everything at the same time. You can use our wall switch with both the Hub Connector and the accompanying mobile app.
You can program our Hub Connector to operate your retractable screens. With the Connector app, you can operate the radio transmitter motor individually or as a group, even when you’re not at home. Our Hub Connector is a great choice for the smart home with easy integration options with Alexa and Google Home.
We offer a free app that allows you to control your solar screens from your phone. With the app, you can create different scenes for how you’d like to use your screens, including a timing function for operations at times set by you. Alexa can also control your retractable patio screens for you with our app.
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Our patio screen is reliable due to the all-new LiTouch Safety Drive. With the LiTouch Safety Drive, your screens can travel down without concern regarding obstacles and resistance. Our specialized system will stop if any resistance is encountered, and will continue to move down when free.
The Tucson Adjustable Bottom bar is the easy solution for most patios that sit on a slope. With the Tucson Adjustable Bottom Bar, your screen can sit flat, ensuring complete coverage for your sloped outdoor area. Our adjustable bottom bar automatically adjusts to the slope, and seamlessly returns to level once retracted.
Transform your patio into a year-round oasis with solar screens. They offer the perfect balance of sun control and visibility, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without the harsh glare and heat. Spend more quality time outside while protecting your patio furniture from UV damage.
Solar screens installed on a pergola can create a stylish and functional outdoor space. Enjoy the natural light and gentle breeze while staying cool and shaded. It's an elegant way to elevate the look of your garden and extend your living space.
Garages can become unbearably hot, especially in the Texas heat. Solar screens provide an efficient way to keep this area cooler by allowing air transfer and blolcking the sun’s rays, protecting your vehicles, tools, and equipment. Plus, they add a sleek and modern appearance to your garage doors.
Solar screens are an ideal solution for sliding glass doors, offering an unobstructed view while reducing glare and heat. They provide an added layer of privacy and elegance to any room, making your living spaces more comfortable and inviting.
In commercial spaces, solar screens provide a valuable solution to enhance energy efficiency and create a comfortable work environment. Whether it's an office building, retail space, or restaurant, solar screens can be customized to fit the unique needs and style of your business.
95% of UV rays are eliminated, protecting your eyes and your interior.
Better regulated room temperatures mean less money on energy bills.
Control the visibility of your home’s interior with the push of a button.
Enjoy the outdoors while keeping yourself cool and protected from the elements.
One size does not fit all. We fit your screens to your home’s unique dimensions.
You won’t have to struggle to open or close your solar screens with wall switches, radio remotes, or home automation.
Open, close, or adjust your screens, from anywhere, with your smartphone.
Designed with constant tension to eliminate gaps and stay secure.
Gives your solar screens an extra layer of durability and longevity.
Blinds Brothers' motorized shades redefine convenience in sun control. They offer a range of remote control options, including the use of your smartphone or smart home devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. This easy-to-use technology simplifies the deployment of your exterior shades, enhancing your outdoor living experience in the DFW area like never before.
The biggest downside of normal exterior solar screens is having to manually open and close them. This can get tedious, especially as the sun cycles from day to night. With Blinds Brothers’ remote control exterior screen system, you will never have to worry about it again!
Our motorized exterior shades connect to your wi-fi system, allowing you to control them with your smartphone. You can choose which screens to open and close, when, and monitor it all from the convenience of your phone. Our remote control motorized exterior shades aren’t just convenient, they will help to improve home security. You can open and close your screens when you aren’t home, giving the impression someone is home or just simply be able to close them as the sun sets and obscure the interior, without having to go outside.
Our motorized exterior shades are a customer favorite for their exceptional ability to reduce heat. By creating a barrier against the intense Texas sun, these shades significantly lower the temperature of your outdoor spaces. This means cooler, more comfortable patios and decks, even during the hottest parts of the day. Enjoy outdoor living without the discomfort of excessive heat.
Another key benefit of our motorized shades is the daytime privacy they offer. These shades are designed to provide you with a secluded haven, where you can relax without the worry of prying eyes. They strike the perfect balance between maintaining your view and ensuring your privacy, making them ideal for homes in close-knit communities or busy urban areas.
The convenience of our motorized shades can’t be overstated. With a variety of control options at your fingertips, including smartphones and smart home systems like Amazon Alexa and Google Home, adjusting your sun shades has never been easier. Whether you’re inside your home or out in the yard, you can effortlessly deploy or retract your shades to suit your immediate needs.
Our motorized exterior shades effectively extend your outdoor living space. By providing protection from the sun and enhancing privacy, they make outdoor areas more livable and inviting. Transform your patio or deck into an additional living room, dining area, or a peaceful retreat for relaxation. With these shades, your outdoor space becomes a versatile extension of your home, perfect for entertainment, relaxation, or enjoying the beauty of the outdoors in comfort.
Blinds Brothers is a family-owned and operated business. We’re proud to say that throughout 25 years and three generations, we’ve served the Dallas-Fort Worth community and continue to exceed customer expectations. We believe in treating our customers right and guarantee 100% satisfaction with your purchase. Contact us today!
Blinds Brothers has been providing solar screen installation in the Dallas-Fort Worth region for over 25 years, learning what homeowners who wish to improve the comfort of their outdoor areas are looking for. Our motorized exterior shades can provide an additional element of style and comfort to your outdoor living space. If you're uncertain whether we serve your location, feel free to give us a call, and we'll be glad to inform you.
Exterior shades can keep your home cool by blocking out heat; reduce glare by controlling the amount of sunlight that enters; and protect your home from insects. As an added bonus, you can even save money on energy bills with exterior screens that protect your home from heat.
Blinds Brothers is proud to offer Tucson Rolling Shutters' exterior screens, such as Solution Screens, Solution Xtreme, and Cable-Guided Solar Screens. During our initial consultation, we'll take precise measurements of your windows, door, and patios to recommend the exterior screen that may be best for your home.
Yes, our exterior shades can be motorized, remote-controlled, and even connected to your smartphone so you can open and close your screens even when you're away from home.
The cost of your motorized exterior shades will depend on the size and number of windows you're aiming to cover. For a free estimate, contact Blinds Brothers.
Solar screens from the Blinds Brothers offer full visibility, similar to looking through a standard window screen. Don’t worry if you’ll be able to keep an eye on the kids in the pool or the barbecue with a solar screen, as you’ll have no problem seeing the area beyond the screen.
That’s the beauty of solar screens — while your view outside is unobstructed, it blocks outsiders from seeing in during the day.
Yes! Many of our customers choose solar screens for their patios and porches to protect their expensive outdoor furniture. Whether it’s fabric or wicker, solar screens can stop them from fading entirely, helping exterior furniture keep its like-new appearance for a longer amount of time.
When shopping with the Blinds Brothers, you can expect your solar screens to last up to 10 years.
Solar screens will make it slightly darker in the room or area of a home they are installed in front of. They should not be thought of as “room darkening” though, similar to something like a blackout shade or rolling shutter. Still, there will be a noticeable difference in the brightness of a room after a solar screen is installed.
Blinds Brothers serves Fort Worth, Dallas, and the overall surrounding DFW metro area. If you're not sure if we service your area, give us a call or contact us online today and we'll let you know.
