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The Right Way To Black Out Your Windows In Dallas

June 16, 2021

Off-the-shelf ”blackout” window coverings claim they block all light, and will keep your room pitch black, energy-efficient, and private. Unfortunately, they don’t fit your windows and they still let light slip in along the product’s perimeter. Alternatively, try custom roller shades or interior shutters to black out windows in Dallas. Your customized roller shades can have a thick, dark pattern or color and have no gaps to keep your room dark, while Polywood shutters insulate windows.

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Made-to-Order Roller Shades Block Exterior Light

If your goal is to black out windows in Dallas for optimal privacy and darkness, use custom roller shades. This popular window treatment can be created with a sturdy, non-transparent material with an opaque color or pattern to prevent all sunlight from shining through them.  If you get a custom-crafted treatment, your window treatment rep will record your exact window dimensions and ensure the new treatments are exactly right for your window size so that there is little to no gapping. As you lower your roller shades, they will completely cover the window opening and won’t leave any space for sunlight to peek through.

Installing customized room darkening roller shades will also improve your home’s insulation ability. A dark color and perfect fit are great at covering up the hot sun and cilly drafts. You’ll feel cozier in during the wintertime and more comfortable in summer with your dark inducing shades, and you could see some savings on energy expenses.

Roller shades are good looking as well. The term “blackout” doesn’t mean the color needs to be dark. These window treatments are available in colors ranging from black to white in various designs to match your decor. With a thick roller shade, you get a window covering that is both stylish and effective. Blackout roller shades are a fashionable way to prevent natural light when an absence of light is required for resting, watching TV, or to improve the comfort of a space.

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Plantation Shutters Improve Your Home’s Efficiency

A majority of residents want to upgrade thier window treatments in Dallas for better energy efficiency. limiting UV rays and chilly drafts that comes through windows is good for your home’s comfort and energy use. Blackout shades and blinds made of dense, heavier materials can help you do this, but interior shutters will enhance your home even more. They utilize weatherstripping along all borders that offers better insulation than most other options. When closing your sturdy interior shutters, this proven insulation ability keeps out the oppressive summertime heat and winter’s bitter cold. Your heating and cooling equipment will get a bit of a break, and your property stays comfortable without increasing your energy expenses.

Faux wood shutters are effective in keeping out sunlight as well. They don’t easily get tangled with a simple nudge or bump like shades, drapes, and blinds as they are constructed using solid, sturdy materials. The shutter panels are custom-made to fit snugly over your windows. There is virtually no room at the bottom or sides for light to sneak through like you typically find with ready-made shades and blinds. The slats are also crafted to lay close against one another and allow just a shred of exterior light when you close them.

Find Window Treatments To Black Out Your Dallas Windows At Sunburst Shutters Dallas

It’s easy to blackout your Dallas windows when you get the right help from Sunburst Shutters Dallas. We stock an impressive collection of faux wood shutters and alternative options to meet all of your needs. Reach out today at 214-301-5066 or complete our simple online form to arrange a complimentary in-home meeting.