Solar Screens & Exterior Shades in Tucson, AZ

Custom solar screens, exterior roller shades, and awnings that stop Arizona sun before it hits your glass — measured and installed throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.

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Solar Screens for Tucson & Southern Arizona Homes

Looking for solar screens Tucson AZ homeowners can count on? Blocking the sun on the outside of the window is the most effective way to keep heat out of your home.

Stop the Heat Before It Gets Inside

Once sunlight passes through the glass, much of that heat is already in your house — even with blinds or shades closed. Solar screens and exterior shades catch the sun on the outside, so rooms stay cooler, your AC doesn’t work as hard, and your floors and furniture are protected from fading.

Every screen is custom measured and built for your windows — no gaps, no off-the-shelf sizes. We’ll help you pick the right fabric and color so you keep your view while cutting heat and glare on the windows that need it most.

Window Solar Screens
Exterior Roller Shades
Awnings
Motorized Options Available

Custom solar screens installed on a Southern Arizona home and covered patio

Not Sure Which Exterior Option Is Right for You?

A quick guide to help you narrow it down — no pressure, just honest advice.

Window Solar Screens — Mounted on the outside of your windows to block heat and glare while keeping your view. The best fit for hot east-, west-, and south-facing windows.

Exterior Roller Shades — Roll down over a covered patio to block low afternoon sun, cut glare, and add privacy. Roll them back up when you want the open view.

Awnings — Shade windows, doors, or a patio from above so the sun never reaches the glass in the first place.

Screen Fabric & Color — Tighter weaves block more heat; more open weaves keep more of your view. Darker colors are usually easier to see through from inside.

Interior Solar Shades — Prefer something inside the window? Interior solar shades cut glare and help reduce fading, and they pair well with exterior screens.

Motorized Patio Shades — Raise and lower exterior shades with a remote, app, or schedule — handy for large or hard-to-reach openings.

Not Sure Which to Choose? — We’ll come out, look at which windows and openings take the hardest sun, and show you samples in your actual light.

Built for Southern Arizona Sun

West-facing windows and patios can take hours of direct afternoon sun from spring through fall. We’ll look at how the sun hits your home, figure out which windows and openings need exterior protection most, and recommend the right screen or shade for each — so you’re not paying to cover windows that don’t need it.

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From Consultation to Installation

1. Free In-Home Consultation

We look at your windows and patio, talk through heat, glare, privacy, and view, and help you compare screen fabrics, colors, and options.

2. Professional Measurement

Precise measurements for a tight, gap-free fit on every window and opening.

3. Custom Fabrication

Your screens and shades are custom made to your exact measurements and selections.

4. Expert Installation

Clean, careful installation on the outside of your home by experienced professionals.

5. Final Walkthrough

We check fit and operation, go over care, and make sure everything works exactly as it should.

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Chris is a true professional and his products were excellent. He guided us through every step of the selection process and skillfully installed 10 shutters and 1 Graber shade.
– Bernard Strojny
Install or Replace Indoor Shutters Chris came out next day for a quote. The price was less than other companies. The work was done quickly once the shutters were made and installed perfectly. They really upgraded the look of the bedroom windows.
– Carol A, Tucson
“I’d give more stars if possible! This was my second time using Absolute Window Fashions and I couldn’t be more pleased with the amazing results. If you have window covering needs, I highly recommend you use AWF and you won’t be disappointed!
~L Mart Marana

Have Questions?

We’re happy to help. If you don’t see your question here, contact us for help choosing the right solar screens for your home.

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Yes — especially on east-, west-, and south-facing windows. Because they stop sunlight on the outside of the glass, solar screens reduce the heat that reaches the inside of your home, cut glare, and help protect floors and furniture from fading.

Yes. During the day you can still see out, and darker screen colors are usually easier to see through. More open fabrics keep more of your view; tighter fabrics block more heat. We’ll bring samples so you can compare them on your own windows.

During the day, solar screens make it harder to see into your home from outside while you can still see out. At night, with lights on inside, that effect reverses — so you may still want interior shades or shutters for nighttime privacy.

Yes. Exterior roller shades can be motorized so you can raise and lower them with a remote, app, or schedule. We’ll review the options during your free in-home consultation.

Because every screen and shade is custom made, lead times vary by product and options selected. We’ll give you current production and installation timing when you place your order.

Absolute Window Fashions serves homeowners throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona, including Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina, Vail, Green Valley, Sahuarita, Sierra Vista, Casa Grande, and surrounding communities.

Ready to Beat the Arizona Heat?

Schedule a free in-home consultation for solar screens and exterior shades in Tucson and Southern Arizona. We’ll look at which windows take the most sun, bring samples, take precise measurements, and help you choose the right fabric, color, and options for your home.

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