A growing valley with a view to the west

Heber City is the seat of Wasatch County and sits on the floor of the Heber Valley at about 5,600 feet, lower and a bit warmer than Park City. To the west, Mount Timpanogos and the Wasatch rise over the valley, and to the north the Jordanelle Reservoir and the hills toward Park City frame the view. Lots of newer homes are oriented to take in those mountains, which usually means big windows facing west, right into the afternoon and evening sun.

Taming afternoon sun on west-facing glass

West-facing living rooms in Heber can be hard to use late in the day in summer, with glare on screens, heat building up and furniture fading. Solar shades are the starting point here: a darker fabric with a tighter weave cuts most of the glare and keeps Timpanogos in view. On tall or wide glass, battery-powered motorized shades can lower themselves each afternoon on a schedule and rise again for sunset.

New construction and move-in timing

A lot of Heber Valley homes are brand new, and buyers often want window coverings in place soon after move-in, especially in bedrooms. Custom shades are made to exact measurements, so we measure after the windows, trim and any drywall returns are finished. If you're building, call us when trim is going in so we can plan mounting and talk with your builder about where shade brackets or recessed pockets go. For new families moving in, blackout shades in the bedrooms are usually the first priority.

Red Ledges, Jordanelle and HOA neighborhoods

Communities like Red Ledges and the neighborhoods around the Jordanelle have HOAs and design guidelines, some with rules about how window coverings look from outside. We bring samples with neutral backings and can match existing shades in the home. Many homes on the Jordanelle side are second homes or rentals, and our short-term rental guide covers how to shade those well.

Rooms we see most

  • Great rooms and kitchens facing Timpanogos and the western sun
  • Bedrooms in new builds that need darkness from day one
  • Bonus rooms and offices over the garage with glare on screens
  • Basement and walkout rooms where cellular shades add privacy and warmth

Planning shades in Heber City? Tell us about your windows in five quick questions, or call or text (435) 222-2901.

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