Motorized screens in Dallas make it easier to control light, privacy, and comfort at home. With custom motorized window treatments, you can manage sunlight, improve energy efficiency, and keep rooms more comfortable throughout the day. Simple controls through a remote or smartphone app let your screens move when you want them to, without cords or manual effort.
Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth face intense sun exposure for much of the year, making heat control a constant challenge. Our motorized screens are designed to stop unwanted solar heat before it reaches your windows, helping regulate indoor temperatures and improve energy efficiency. By blocking up to 95 percent of UV rays, these custom motorized screen protect living spaces, furniture, and finishes while still allowing natural light and outdoor visibility. Homeowners across Dallas, Fort Worth, and nearby communities choose motorized patio shade screens for dependable heat reduction, easier light control, and a more comfortable home environment without sacrificing style.
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 fiberglass coated 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 and available colors 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.
Motorized patio screens and shades create a more comfortable outdoor space by controlling sunlight with easy operation. With remote control or smartphone access, you can adjust shade levels instantly to reduce glare and heat while still enjoying the outdoors. These systems help extend the usability of patios throughout the day.
Roller shades add functional coverage to pergolas without disrupting airflow or natural light. With smooth, quiet operation, they allow you to control sun exposure as conditions change. This creates a more adaptable outdoor living area that feels comfortable in a wider range of weather.
Motorized screens are an effective way to manage heat and sunlight in garages that receive direct sun. They help reduce interior temperatures while allowing ventilation and visibility. The clean lines of exterior screens also contribute to a polished, modern appearance.
Motorized window treatments for sliding glass doors provide consistent light control without blocking views. These shades reduce glare and heat buildup while maintaining natural light in adjacent living spaces. Automated operation makes it easy to adjust throughout the day as sunlight shifts.
In commercial settings, motorized exterior shades support better indoor comfort and operational efficiency. Offices, retail spaces, and restaurants benefit from automated light control that helps manage glare and indoor temperatures to meet different commercial solar screen needs. Each motorized shade system is tailored to the layout and usage needs of the space.
95% of UV rays are eliminated, protecting your eyes and your interior.
By regulating indoor temperatures, shades help reduce cooling demand and lower overall energy usage, which can reduce energy cost by roughly 15–25%. Lowering the heat load can also help extend HVAC lifespan.
Adjust motorized window treatments instantly to manage visibility and create privacy when you need it.
Motorized screens reduce heat and sunlight while maintaining outward visibility and natural light.
Each system is custom sized to match your windows, doors, or openings for a precise fit.
Control your exterior shades smoothly using wall controls, remotes, or integrated smart home systems.
Open or close motorized exterior patio shades from anywhere using a smartphone app.
The zip-tension design keeps screens taut, aligned, and stable during everyday use.
High-quality finishes protect motorized screens from wear while maintaining long-term performance.
Blinds Brothers outdoor solar screens help reduce heat, glare, and UV exposure before sunlight reaches your windows, patio, porch, or outdoor living space.
Fiberglass-core screens are lighter and more heat-stable than many polyester options, helping reduce the stretching, “smiling,” and sagging that can happen on hot days.
Unlike many polyester-core screen fabrics, premium fiberglass fabrics use thinner yarns that create a cleaner, sharper view-through while still providing shade and privacy.
Blinds Brothers offers American-made Tucson Rolling Shutters & Screens products, giving homeowners durable outdoor shade solutions backed by local service and product expertise.
Blinds Brothers' motorized exterior shades redefine convenience in sun control. As a family-owned company serving the DFW area, 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.
Smart exterior shades make it easy to manage window coverings in Dallas, TX, especially for patios, large openings, and hard-to-reach windows. Built with durable materials, these custom solutions give you reliable shade without the hassle of manual operation. Our motorized outdoor solar shades connect seamlessly to your smart home system, allowing control through a smartphone app or voice control. Adjust shade levels, manage privacy, and respond to changing sunlight without stepping outside. It's a modern upgrade that keeps comfort simple and control effortless.
Motorized exterior shades are a popular choice for reducing heat and improving comfort. By filtering harsh sunlight before it reaches your windows, these window shades help regulate temperatures across patios, living spaces, and backyard areas. The result is better functionality outdoors, even during peak Texas sun.
These motorized shades provide reliable daytime privacy without closing off your view. Depending on fabric textures and opacity, including sheer options, homeowners can enjoy natural light while limiting visibility from neighboring properties. It’s an ideal balance of openness and separation for busy residential settings.
Ease of use is a major reason homeowners choose motorized window shades. With seamless integration into smart home systems, shades can be adjusted using a smartphone app or voice control. Whether you’re indoors or outside, managing light and privacy takes just seconds.
By adding shade, light control, and visual comfort, motorized exterior shades help turn patios and backyard areas into usable living spaces. These custom solutions add detail and purpose to outdoor zones, making them feel like a natural extension of the home rather than a separate area.
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 completed solar screen installation projects across Dallas-Fort Worth for over 25 years, focusing on comfort, performance, and long term value for homeowners. Our experience serving Dallas has helped us refine solutions that deliver reliable UV protection while enhancing outdoor living spaces with clean, modern motorized shades. Customers work directly with the Blinds Brothers team, not outside contractors. Our team brings proven experience in the solar screen industry and offers a full range of services across the DFW area. If you are unsure whether your home falls within our service area, give us a call, and we will be happy to let you know.
Motorized exterior shades help keep your home cooler by blocking heat before it reaches your windows, reduce glare by managing incoming sunlight, and protect your space from insects. By improving temperature control in areas like your living room and outdoor spaces, these shades can also help lower energy use and reduce cooling costs.
The right screen depends on your priorities — heat reduction, privacy, insect protection, or a combination. During our initial consultation, we'll take precise measurements of your windows, doors, and patios and walk you through the available options so you can choose the screen that best fits your home and budget.
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 on your installation, 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.
During the day, solar screens help limit visibility into your home while still allowing you to see outside. They create daytime privacy without blocking your view or making the space feel closed off.
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.
You can expect your solar screens to last up to 10 years. Blinds Brothers also backs every installation with a 10-year workmanship guarantee and a 10-year fabric warranty for added peace of mind.
Solar screens slightly reduce brightness by filtering sunlight, but they are not designed to darken a room. You will still enjoy natural light, just with less glare and a more comfortable overall feel inside the space.
Yes, and it's one of the most popular applications in DFW. Solar screens mount to the edge of your patio cover or into a soffit pocket, dropping down to create a protected outdoor living space. They block heat and insects while keeping your view and airflow intact.
Yes, particularly on homes facing either directly east, south or west. By blocking heat at the exterior of your home before it passes through the glass, solar screens reduce the load on your air conditioning system. Many homeowners in DFW see a noticeable reduction in cooling costs during the summer months.
Blinds Brothers installs retractable motorized solar screens. They raise and lower on demand, so you get full sun protection when you need it and an unobstructed view when you don't. There are no fixed screens that block your view year-round.
Yes. Our motorized solar screens are compatible with smart home platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. You can control them by voice, through an app, or set automated schedules so they raise and lower based on the time of day.
Blinds Brothers serves Dallas, Fort Worth, and the surrounding DFW metro area including Allen, Arlington, Carrollton, Coppell, Denton, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Grand Prairie, Granbury, Grapevine, Irving, Keller, McKinney, Mesquite, North Richland Hills, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Southlake, and Weatherford. If you're not sure whether we service your area, give us a call or contact us online and we'll let you know.
