Transparent outdoor solar shades make patios, decks, porches, pergolas, lanais and gazebos more comfortable. Designed to block the sun's heat and glare and reduce fading, the woven fabric also allows air to pass though for ventilation. Outdoor shades stop more heat than interior ones. They can save up to 60% in air conditioning costs. Transparent shades provide daytime privacy with full vision outwards. Darkest colors stop heat by 10% over lighter colors. Outdoor shades with tighter weaves extend the summer by protecting outside areas from cold breezes and also provide shelter for plants. Add a safe heater and stay nice and cozy.
Sun GuardianTM All Weather Fabrics are constructed from the toughest PVC coated polyester Textilene, rated # 1 in durability and performance. They are more, mold, mildew and bacteria resistant due to the addition of Microban, a biocide in the vinyl coating.
For outdoor shade dimensions bigger than 144" x 144" or windy conditions, please see our Extra Heavy Duty Grande ShadeTM, that spans widths up to 20 feet and heights up to 16 feet. We also carryAffordable Clear Vinyl Roller Shades (up to 10 feet wide) and Heavy Duty Clear Vinyl Shades to block cold breezes and insulate your patio, porch, deck, lanai, gazebo and pergola from the elements.
For questions or to order, please call 866-230-4700
*Openness means the percentage of light that is let through the weave of the shade.
Buckwheat 10% Openness
View from inside.
Buckwheat 10% Openness
Provides Daytime Privacy.
Chestnut 10% Openness
View from inside.
Chestnut 10% Openness
View from outside. (Chain tensioning device not installed.)
Arizona Sun 8% Openness
View from inside.
Arizona Sun 8% Openness
View from outside.
Gray 10% Openness with Anodized Fascia, Side Rails and Bottom Bar.
Tobacco 5% Openness
View from inside.
AN OUTDOOR SHADE SHOULD BE RETRACTED IN WINDY CONDITIONS
Our outdoor shades are built to last. Custom manufactured to your exact specifications, all our outdoor shades are triple locked to rust proof rollers with spring loaded clips and then sealed with a weatherproof bonding to protect against the elements.
Our outdoor shade fabrics are engineered to withstand years of outdoor use. These outdoor fabrics are fade and flame resistant, remain stable under hot and cold temperatures, have an extra layer of biocide to inhibit the mold and mildew, and comes in extra wide widths to reduce the need for seaming.
Brackets are marine grade with a rust proof powder coating. They come in your choice of black or vanilla. For corrosive salt water exposure we recommend upgrading to our Dacromet brackets.
Rollease Exteriorrated clutches in matching black or vanilla, have stainless steel internal springs to avoid rust. Super Clutches are automatically added to large shades to reduce the effort required to lift heavy shades.
Chains are UV resistant and won't break down. Chain lengths are 3/4's of the way down the shade. Outdoor shades are constructed with a heavy duty aluminum weight bar at the bottom to prevent fraying. This bar comes in white, black, bronze or anodized and is secured to the welded bottom weight pocket.
Self tapping stainless steel D Rings are included with each shade to tie it down. Also available are custom 8" bungee cords. The D rings go into the metal weight bar at the bottom of the shade.
An optional cable systemon each side of the shade helps stabilize the shade movement in windy conditions and can also serve as a tie down for motorized shades.
Optional Side Rails are offered in 6 colors.Side Railsare 2" wide and 3/4" deep. Side rails lock down the bottom bar of the shade. There is a 1/4" gap between the end of the fabric and the beginning of the side rails.
Optional 4" aluminum housing in 6 matching colors hide the roller and are recommended for motorized shades. Housing mounts either to the face of a beam or the underside of a beam. If the drop is more than 132" our 5 1/2" aluminum housing must be used.
L shaped fascias are available to hide the front of the roller. They can be side mounted. Some light can come through these as they are not a sealed box.
A reverse roll to hide the roller is offered at no charge.
Motorization Options:
An outdoor shade can be motorized using using Somfy Atlus 110v Motors with Radio Remotes.Standard with all motorized units is a pre-programmed remote control, single or multi channel. Motorized shades are ready to plug into a grounded outlet or they can be hardwired to a junction box. To hardwire to a junction box, install a shut off switch for each motor or disconnect each motor from the power source to program. Pricing for motorization is below. Remotes are pre-programmed at the factory.
All remotes are pre-programmed at the factory. Each channel is set to a corresponding shade, you merely need to set the limit stops of the shade.
Sun GuardianTM Fabricscome extra wide to minimize the need for seams. If seams are required they are sonically welded for the strongest possible bonding.
Our brackets are universal so outdoor shades can be mounted inside the frame, outside the frame or from the top down. Outdoor shades are shipped with all the necessary hardware. All chains come with child proof tensioners. Chain lengths are 3/4's of the way down the shade. Please specify if you need longer chains.
