Best Blinds and Shades for West-Facing Windows
West-facing windows are the hardest-working windows in a Houston home. They take the low, intense afternoon and evening sun head-on, driving up heat, glare, and fading. The right coverings make those rooms usable and cut your cooling bill. Here is what works best on west windows.
Why west windows are the worst
In the afternoon, the sun drops low in the west and blasts straight through west-facing glass, exactly when a Houston day is at its hottest. That means the most heat gain, the harshest glare on screens and eyes, and the fastest fading of floors and furniture. West windows deserve your best sun-control coverings.
Solar screens block the heat
Solar screen roller shades are the top choice for west windows, they block a large share of the sun’s heat and glare while keeping your view, so the room stays cooler and usable through the afternoon. A lower openness fabric gives more heat and glare control on the hottest exposures, without fully closing off the outside.
Cellular shades for insulation
For maximum heat control, cellular honeycomb shades trap air at the glass and insulate against the heat pouring through west windows, directly lowering the load on your air conditioner. Blackout cellulars on a west bedroom window block both the heat and the harsh evening light for better afternoon naps and sleep.
Shutters and UV protection
Closed plantation shutter louvers block a lot of west-sun heat and glare while looking premium, and their adjustability lets you dial in exactly how much light to let in as the sun moves. Whatever you choose, prioritize UV protection on west windows, it is where your furnishings fade fastest.
We will target your hottest windows
At your free estimate we identify your west and south-facing windows and recommend the most effective sun-control coverings for each, the fastest way to cut heat, glare, and fading, with free installation. Call or text (832) 772-7137.
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