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Downtown Tampa and Channelside condos have walls of floor-to-ceiling glass. West Shore Shade fits roller, zebra and woven wood designer shades that control glare and keep the skyline in view.
Solar screen roller shades work best on floor-to-ceiling condo glass in Downtown Tampa. They cut glare and keep the city and water views. West Shore Shade fits blackout roller shades in bedrooms. Many towers have rules on exterior look. We plan around those rules at a free in-home consultation.
Downtown Tampa and Channelside are full of condo towers. The Riverwalk follows the Hillsborough River through downtown. Channelside sits along the Garrison Channel, near the Florida Aquarium and Sparkman Wharf. Many units here have glass from floor to ceiling.
High floors get sun with nothing to block it. There are no trees or houses next door. Glare also comes off the river, the channel and nearby towers. Solar screen roller shades are the usual answer. They let you see out while cutting heat and glare.
Many condo associations set rules for how window coverings look from outside. Some require a white or neutral backing color. Check your rules before you choose a fabric. We can bring swatches that suit common association rules to your free in-home consultation.
Wide glass walls often run across several panels. A 2-on-1 or 3-on-1 roller shade shares one headrail across the glass. That gives one clean line with fewer gaps. Bedrooms facing the city lights need blackout fabric. The ZeroLux system adds side channels to close the edges.
Some units are second homes or rentals. Owners may not be in town often. Simple roller shades with chain control are easy for guests to use. Light-filtering fabric keeps rooms bright without full glare. We plan the visit around your schedule and your building's work hours.
Every style is custom-made for your windows with chain or cordless lift. Here is how each one fits homes in this area.
Roller shades are the main choice for Downtown Tampa condo glass. Solar screen fabric in 1% or 3% openness handles high-floor sun. A double roller pairs solar screen and blackout for bedrooms that face city lights.
Roller shade details →
Zebra shades suit condo dens and offices that need privacy from nearby towers. Shift the bands to block views into your unit. Light-filtering zebra fabric keeps daylight while you work.
Zebra shade details →
Woven wood shades add warmth to the glass and concrete of a condo. Snow paper blend or Beach bamboo keeps a light, clean tone. Check association rules, since many require a liner with a neutral back.
Woven wood details →Condo units downtown can have glass from floor to ceiling, with no trees for shade. The U.S. Department of Energy gives a clear figure for standard double-pane glass. About 76% of the sunlight on it enters as heat in the cooling season. See the Energy Saver page on window coverings.
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.
Many condo associations do set rules on how window coverings look from outside. A common rule is a white or neutral backing. Check your association documents before choosing. We can bring swatches that suit those rules to your consultation.
Yes, our own crew installs designer shades in high-rise condos. We work with your building on access, parking and elevator times. Some buildings need proof of insurance before work starts. Let us know your building's rules when you book.
Many high-floor owners choose 1% or 3% openness. Lower openness blocks more glare and gives more privacy. Higher openness keeps more view. We bring real swatches so you can test them at your own glass.
Blackout fabric blocks light through the fabric. Edges can still leak light on wide glass. The ZeroLux system closes those gaps with a cassette, side channels and a bottom channel. It is the darkest option we offer.
Our own crew measures and installs across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Find your area below.
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“Months later and my Garage Screen is working perfectly! Thank you guys so much for a job well done!”
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“Our motorized shades were installed 4 years ago and have held up perfectly even through the hurricanes!”
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