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Exterior shading and Hunter Douglas shades in Helotes, TX
Exterior shades, motorized patio screens and retractable awnings, plus Hunter Douglas interior shades, for homes in Helotes and Bexar County, measured and installed by the people you meet.
Shade for homes in Helotes
Helotes sits at the edge of the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio, where many homes are built into the slope to catch a view. Views and sun come together, so the choice of fabric openness matters. Our light filtering tool lets you slide through the choices before we meet.
What we install
- Exterior shading: motorized patio screens and retractable awnings
- Custom interior shades for the whole house
- Hunter Douglas shades, measured and installed by Aperture & Co.
- Shades for west-facing windows and patios
Questions Helotes homeowners ask
Will a patio screen block my view?
It depends on the fabric. A tighter weave blocks more sun and heat and shows less of the view; a more open weave keeps the view and lets in more light. We bring samples so you can look through them from your own patio, in your own light.
How do I handle strong afternoon sun on a west-facing window?
Use a denser fabric on the west side and a lighter one elsewhere. Outside, a screen stops the sun before it reaches the glass, which keeps more heat out than a shade on the inside can. Inside, a honeycomb or roller shade softens what gets through.
What happens to a screen in strong wind?
Every screen has wind limits set by its manufacturer, and it should be raised in high wind. We explain the limits for your product and your exposure at the consultation, and show you how the remote works before we leave.
How much do motorized patio screens cost?
We don't publish prices, because two openings are rarely the same. The price depends on the width and height of each opening, the fabric, the motor and how it mounts. After a complimentary consultation at your home you get a written quote for your project.