New Construction Homeowners: Planning Window Treatments and Screens

A new-construction home is exciting — and often bare. Most homes close without window coverings, and lanais arrive without shade. Planning ahead helps you move from empty windows to a comfortable, finished home faster.

Before Closing: Plan Ahead

• Ask whether measuring before closing is possible with the builder’s permission.
• If you want motorized shades, ask about pre-wire options while walls are still open.
• Note which rooms face west or face neighbors — they are usually the first priority.

After Closing: Finish Room by Room

Start with bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy, then great rooms and sliders for sun control. Shutters, roller and solar shades, honeycomb shades and custom drapery all suit new-home styles, and Lutron motorized shades make tall glass easy to manage.

Make the Lanai Usable

Exterior screens add shade and privacy to your lanai, and hurricane screen options provide storm protection. Motorized screens can be coordinated with your smart-home system.

Share the Help With Your Neighbors

New communities are full of neighbors facing the same bare windows. If someone on your street is closing soon, you can refer them in under a minute and we will take great care of them.