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Davis Islands homes face water on almost every side. West Shore Shade fits roller, zebra and woven wood designer shades for these homes. They cut glare off the bay and keep your view.
Solar screen roller shades are the best way to cut water glare in Davis Islands homes. West Shore Shade often suggests 3% or 5% openness on bay-facing glass. That keeps your view and lowers glare. Blackout roller shades suit bedrooms. We bring real swatches to your free in-home consultation.
Davis Islands sits in Hillsborough Bay, just south of downtown Tampa. D.P. Davis built the islands in the 1920s. Tampa General Hospital sits at the north end. Peter O. Knight Airport sits at the south end.
Because water surrounds the islands, many homes see the bay from several sides. Sunlight reflects off the water at low angles. That glare can reach rooms that never get direct sun. We look at each window during your free in-home consultation and note where the reflected light lands.
The islands still have Mediterranean Revival homes from the 1920s. Those homes often have arched windows and deep stucco openings. Newer waterfront homes have wide glass walls and sliders to the dock. Each style needs a different mount and fabric plan.
Deep stucco openings suit inside-mounted roller shades. Arched tops are hard to cover with a moving shade. We often fit the rectangle below the arch and leave the arch open. Wide sliders can share one headrail with a 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 roller shade. Solar screen fabric keeps the water view open from inside.
Many island homes have balconies with French doors. Doors need shades that clear the handles. We mount roller shades high enough to keep the handles free. Sunrise and sunset light both cross the water here. Bedrooms on either side often need blackout fabric.
Every style is custom-made for your windows with chain or cordless lift. Here is how each one fits homes in this area.
Solar screen roller shades cut glare from the bay on all sides of the islands. A 1% or 3% openness gives more privacy on windows near the seawall walk. The ZeroLux blackout system closes edge gaps in bedrooms.
Roller shade details →
Zebra shades suit the street side of Davis Islands homes, away from the water. Align the sheer bands for soft daylight. Shift to the solid bands when you want privacy.
Zebra shade details →
Woven wood shades suit the Mediterranean Revival homes on the islands. Kenaf blends like Smokey and Silage pair well with tile floors and stucco. Add a liner for privacy at night.
Woven wood details →Davis Islands homes face sun from above and glare from the bay around them. The U.S. Department of Energy studied standard double-pane windows. About 76% of the sunlight on them becomes heat in the cooling season. Solar screen shades help on water-facing glass. Learn more from Energy Saver.
The same roller, zebra and woven wood styles come motorized. Use a remote, a wall switch or your smart-home app. Every motor carries our lifetime motor warranty.
We usually cover the rectangle below the arch. A moving shade cannot follow a curved top well. Leaving the arch open keeps the shape of the window in view. We show you how this looks at your free in-home consultation.
No, solar screen shades keep much of your view during the day. Higher openness, like 5% or 10%, keeps more view. Lower openness, like 1% or 3%, gives more privacy. At night, with lights on inside, solar screen gives less privacy.
Interior shades sit inside the glass, away from direct salt spray. We still suggest dusting the fabric and headrail on a regular basis. That keeps salt film from building up near open doors. Our own crew can show you simple care steps.
Yes, cordless operation is available on eligible configurations. Easy Rise cordless works on select zebra shades. Manual chain and cord loop are also options. We confirm what fits each window during your visit. Our own crew installs and adjusts every control type.
Our own crew measures and installs across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Find your area below.
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