Exterior Shades

Tyler, TX Area

One-Year Installation Warranty

5% Military and Returning Customer Discounts

Free Estimates

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Protect and Enjoy Your Outdoor Spaces With Professional Exterior Shades

The Blind Place brings over four decades of window treatment experience to homeowners throughout Tyler, TX and the surrounding areas. Since 1978, our locally owned business has specialized in exterior shading solutions that protect your patios, porches, and outdoor living areas from harsh sun, wind, and insects. Our shades help enhance your home's comfort and reduce energy costs by blocking heat before it reaches your windows and walls.

As a Hunter Douglas certified installer with eight consecutive years as a Locals Love Us #1 choice, we provide reliable installation backed by manufacturer warranties and our own one-year installation guarantee. We offer free estimates, answer when you call, and provide military and returning customer discounts. Contact us today to discuss your exterior shading needs.

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Why Choose Us

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One-Year Installation Warranty

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5% Returning Customer Discount

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5% Military Discount

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In Business Since 1978

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Voted #1 for 8 Years Straight by Locals Love Us

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Hunter Douglas Certified

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Exterior Sun Shades

Our exterior sun shades block damaging UV rays and reduce heat gain before it enters your home. They help lower cooling costs while creating a comfortable outdoor space you can use year-round.
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MagnaTrack Motorized Patio Shades

MagnaTrack systems feature guided side channels that keep shades secure during windy conditions. The durable design combines exceptional stability with convenient motorized operation you can control with a single touch.
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Motorized Patio Screens

Motorized screens offer insect protection and sun control at the touch of a button. They retract smoothly when not needed, giving you flexible control over your outdoor space.
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Motorized Patio Shades

Automated patio shades provide effortless light control and privacy for your outdoor areas. Choose from customizable fabric options that complement your home's style and meet your specific shading needs.
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5% Military Discount Available
The Blind Place honors those who serve with a 5% discount on all window treatment sales and installation. Thank you for your service to our country.
Contact The Blind Place today to schedule your consultation and claim your military discount.

Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Restrictions apply.

Must mention this coupon at the time of scheduling.

Logo for The Blind Place, with tagline “Serving All of East Texas Since 1978” in white on gray background
5% Military Discount Available
The Blind Place honors those who serve with a 5% discount on all window treatment sales and installation. Thank you for your service to our country.
Contact The Blind Place today to schedule your consultation and claim your military discount.

Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Restrictions apply.

Must mention this coupon at the time of scheduling.

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5% Returning Customer Discount
We appreciate your loyalty and trust in The Blind Place. Enjoy 5% off your next window treatment purchase as our valued returning customer.
Reach out to The Blind Place to discuss your next window treatment project and receive your returning customer discount.

Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Restrictions apply.

Must mention this coupon at the time of scheduling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to your questions about our custom exterior window treatments, warranties, and specialized installation services. We make it easy to enhance your home's comfort, privacy, and climate protection with the help of our experienced, family-owned local team.

  • How do your product protections and labor guarantees safeguard my investment?

    When you choose to invest in your home's comfort through us, your purchase is fully backed by original manufacturer warranties to cover any underlying component defects. To provide complete peace of mind, we combine those product safeguards with our own exclusive one-year installation guarantee on all our labor. Our team handles every single phase of your installation with maximum care and precision, ensuring your customized patio shades in Tyler, TX operate flawlessly for years to come. Because we are a locally owned business that never uses third-party contractors, we stand firmly behind our exceptional craftsmanship.

  • What should I expect during my initial free estimate consultation for patio shades in Tyler, TX?

    From the moment you contact our office, we make the entire shopping process simple, transparent, and completely pressure-free. We answer when you call and connect you directly with a real person who is ready to listen to your design goals and help you find the right window solutions. We provide completely free estimates on all projects and bring samples directly to your residence so you can review colors and test features in your own space. This upfront consultation ensures you get a customized fit for your premium patio shades in Tyler, TX.

  • What makes the specialized MagnaTrack automated system different from traditional exterior options?

    The premium MagnaTrack systems are explicitly engineered to address the specific wind and weather challenges common to our East Texas climate. These high-tech structures utilize advanced, guided side channels that lock the fabric securely into place, ensuring maximum stability even during heavily breezy days. Traditional shades can easily flap around, buckle, or track offline when a gust hits, but these durable designs combine exceptional wind resistance with smooth, motorized operation. It is an incredibly reliable layout option for homeowners seeking long-lasting performance from their automated patio shades in Tyler, TX.

  • Are there any special financial savings or discounts that I can qualify for?

    Yes, we absolutely love giving back to the community that has supported our family-owned business for more than four decades. We are proud to honor our service members by offering an exclusive 5% military discount on our professional sales and installation services. Additionally, we love rewarding loyalty and building multi-generational relationships, which is why we provide a 5% returning customer discount for families who complete future home improvement projects with us. We strive to provide excellent, honest value on every order of custom patio shades in Tyler, TX.

  • Can your exterior shade systems help me create a chemical-free insect barrier on my porch?

    We specialize in high-performance exterior screening solutions that function as comprehensive physical barrier systems to completely eliminate flying pests without requiring harsh chemicals or smelly bug sprays. When lowered, the automated edges seal tightly against the specialized frame tracks, preventing mosquitoes, wasps, and gnats from entering your private entertaining area. This allows your family to enjoy comfortable outdoor dining and evening relaxation at any time of day while maintaining excellent ventilation.

  • How do these exterior shading solutions lower my household heating and cooling costs?

    Our energy-efficient exterior systems drastically lower your energy expenses by blocking up to 90% of solar heat and damaging UV rays before they ever strike your glass. Traditional interior treatments can only reflect heat after it has already penetrated into your rooms, forcing your air conditioning system to work much harder during the peak summer months. By establishing a heavy-duty radiant barrier on the outside of your windows and doors, our premium patio shades in Tyler, TX reduce heat gain naturally.