Houston-area housing types behind the measurements
Post-2000 Houston production housing clusters into slab stucco/brick single-family on master-planned sections west and south of the Beltway, townhome and villa rows in inner-loop infill, and 55+ communities with similar modules but narrower front elevations. The rear patio slider — not a screened lanai — is the organizing rear opening on most plans.
- Slab stucco/brick SF (1990s–present): rear covered patio, 8–9 ft ceilings — dominant type in Katy, Cypress, Richmond, and Fulshear corridors
- Townhome and villa rows: front-loaded garages, repeated bedroom widths floor to floor — common in Pearland and inner-loop infill
- Master-planned west Houston (Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek, Bridgeland): same regional window supplier as national builders — modules repeat section to section
- South Houston / Clear Lake production: similar widths with occasional wider great-room glass on upgraded elevations
- Humidity and UV favor PVC faux wood and heat-stable roller fabrics over real wood on whole-home orders
- Stucco ears and shallow vinyl jambs sometimes force outside mount on front elevations — measure depth at both top corners
Products Houston production-home orders use most
Faux wood covers whole-home bedroom specs. Rollers lead patio slider and great-room upgrades. Vertical remains a budget patio option.
2" faux wood blinds — whole-home default
34.5", 46.5", and 57.5" stocked widths — moisture-resistant PVC for Gulf Coast humidity.
Roller shades — patio slider favorite
Light-filtering and blackout fabrics, fascia mount — the trending rear-opening treatment on Houston production homes.
3.5" vertical blinds
Budget patio slider option — 68×84 and 78×84 reorder sizes.
Typical opening → blind size
Typical reorder bands for shipped Houston production-home orders — measure each opening and the patio slider separately:
| Opening (approx.) | Order size | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 35" | 34.5" | Bedrooms (most common) |
| 47" | 46.5" | Kitchen / dining |
| 58" | 57.5" | Family room window |
| 71"–96" | 70.5"–95.5" | Great-room picture window |
| 72" × 80" patio slider | Roller or 68" × 84" vertical | Rear patio slider |
Mounting by material & situation
Stucco returns on slab homes are often adequate for inside-mount faux wood — but shallow vinyl sashes and proud stucco trim can still block a 2" headrail. Pick mount type from measured depth, then pick material for humidity.
2" faux wood blinds
View product line →Whole-home bedroom and front-elevation spec on Houston production closes — white cordless 2" PVC composite resists warp in humid climates. Deeper headrail than vinyl mini; verify depth on each opening.
Inside mount — adequate jamb depth
Measure width at top, middle, bottom; use narrowest. Most Houston production bedrooms need 34.5" blinds from 35" openings. Needs roughly 1½"–2½" clear depth.
- Min depth:
- ≈ 1½"–2½"
- Hardware:
- Heavier brackets; #8 screws into vinyl jamb liner or wood trim
Outside mount on stucco returns
Pro often usedWhen stucco ears or shallow frames block inside mount, face-mount on the flat trim board. Overlap 1½"–2" per side. Drill into solid wood trim or block — not loose stucco alone.
- Min depth:
- N/A — mounts on trim face
- Hardware:
- Extended brackets or spacer blocks
HOA front-elevation color rules
Katy, Cypress, and Sugar Land master plans often require white or off-white treatments visible from the street. Confirm architectural review rules before ordering colored faux wood on front elevations.
Roller shades
View product line →Trending on Houston patio sliders and west-facing great rooms — cordless or beaded chain, light-filtering or blackout fabric, fascia mount above the slider header. Handles humidity without vertical stack bulk.
Rear patio slider — fascia mount above header
Pro often usedMeasure exact glass width and height (often 72" × 80" on new plans). Mount fascia to wall above the slider frame. Keep pull clear of the door handle.
- Hardware:
- Supplied fascia brackets; #8 screws into solid header
Wide great-room glass
Open plans combine picture windows with the slider — measure each opening separately. Openings over 80" may need our wide-width roller line at /roller-shades/wide-width/texas.
Primary suite blackout
Blackout roller fabric is popular on west-facing primary bedrooms in Katy and Cypress — same 34.5" width module as standard bedrooms, different opacity.
3.5" vertical blinds
View product line →Budget patio slider option when price per opening matters — stocked 68×84 and 78×84 reorder pairs. Less common than rollers on new Houston builds but still standard on apartment-turnover specs.
Wall-mount track above patio slider
Pro often usedFace-mount the track above the slider header on stucco — verify solid structure behind the header. Keep stack side clear of the handle. See our patio slider guide for stack-direction decisions.
When to hire a pro in Houston
First-floor bedroom installs are often DIY on slab stucco when you have masonry bits and solid anchors. Patio sliders, wide great-room rollers, second-story long drops, and stucco drill work push many Houston buyers toward a local window-treatment installer. We custom-cut and ship blinds nationwide from Texas; in-home installation is available in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro only. Send your Houston installer our measuring guide and exact SKU list.
Frequently asked questions
What blind sizes fit a new construction home in Katy or Cypress?
Start with 34.5" blinds for standard bedrooms, 46.5" and 57.5" for living areas, and measure patio sliders separately — often 72" × 80" glass with roller or 68×84 vertical treatments. Great-room picture walls may need 70.5" blinds or a wide roller. Communities repeat modules section to section — still measure each opening.
What blinds are best for a Houston patio slider?
Roller shades are the most popular choice on new Houston production homes — a clean fabric line that handles humidity and mounts above the slider header. Vertical blinds remain a lower-cost option. See our patio slider guide for vertical vs roller vs faux wood decisions and stack-side notes.
Do you install in Katy, Sugar Land, or The Woodlands?
We install in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro and ship custom-cut blinds nationwide. Houston buyers typically hire a local installer for patio sliders and second-story work; we supply sized product and SKU lists.
Do you ship to Houston?
Yes — custom-cut blinds ship nationwide from Texas. Houston is one of our highest-volume ship-to metros alongside DFW and Florida on production-home orders.
Related guides
- Florida production & lanai guide
Comparable humid-climate stucco stock — lanai sliders instead of rear patios.
- Patio slider & sliding door guide
Vertical vs roller vs faux on sliders — sizes, stack side, and mount type.
- D.R. Horton homes
Top Houston builder by volume — typical window modules.
- Meritage homes
Energy-focused production homes in Houston and DFW.
- David Weekley homes
Houston-founded builder — production window patterns.
- Wide-width roller shades (Texas)
Great-room picture windows and patio walls over 80" wide.
- Shipping info
Lead times and delivery to Houston.