Blackout and solar shades in Wanship

Wanship and the Rockport shoreline

Wanship is a small community where State Route 32 meets I-80, at about 5,900 feet on the Weber River. Just upstream, Rockport Reservoir and Rockport State Park fill the valley toward Peoa, and newer homes sit on the hills around the water. Closer to the junction there are older homes, farm properties and ranch ground. Wanship gets wide-open sky, strong summer sun, and wind that moves through the gap where the Weber cuts north toward Coalville. Those three things drive almost every shade decision we make in Wanship.

Blackout bedrooms near the interstate

Homes near the junction see the glow of the interstate and the headlights of trucks on I-80 and SR-32 all night, and summer sunrise arrives early over the eastern hills. For a bedroom that really needs to be dark, the fabric is only half the answer. Light leaks around the edges of a shade, so we often suggest an outside mount that overlaps the trim, or side channels that close the gap on each side. Blackout shades in a cordless or battery-motorized style are the most common choice, and they suit kids' rooms, guest rooms and anyone sleeping during the day. We won't promise a room will be pitch black, but a well-planned blackout shade gets very close.

Glare off Rockport Reservoir

Homes above Rockport are usually built to look at the water, and on a summer afternoon the reservoir can throw sunlight straight back into the living room. In winter, when the reservoir and the hills are white, the effect is similar. Solar screen shades are made for this: they cut glare and heat at the glass while keeping the view of the water and the ridges beyond. A darker fabric with a tighter weave usually gives the clearest outward view. Our mountain views and glare guide explains how openness and color change what you see.

Shades that hold up to valley wind

Wind is a fact of life in Wanship. When windows are open, a lightweight shade can sway, tap the frame or get pulled sideways, and loose cords can whip around. We look at how each window opens before choosing a product. Shades mounted inside a deep frame, heavier bottom rails and side channels all help keep the fabric steady, and cordless or motorized lifts remove the cord problem entirely. On the coldest, windiest nights, a closed shade also cuts the draft you feel near older glass.

Indoor products only

People sometimes ask us about outdoor or patio screens for decks facing the reservoir. We focus on interior window coverings: shades and blinds mounted inside the house. For a covered deck or patio, you would need an outdoor product from another specialist. Inside, a solar screen on the door and windows to the deck usually does a lot of the same job for the rooms behind it.

A practical mix for the whole house

• Blackout shades with side channels or overlapping outside mounts in bedrooms facing I-80 or the morning sun
• Solar screens on reservoir-facing living rooms and kitchens
• Battery-powered motors on tall or hard-to-reach view windows
• Durable blinds or cordless rollers in mudrooms and laundry rooms

Wanship sits between Coalville to the north and Peoa to the south, and we serve the whole north end of Summit County.