Exterior solar screen shades are retractable outdoor coverings that are made from tightly-woven fabric that’s been coated to withstand and block out heat. They offer outstanding sun and light blocking benefits, and can also reduce glare for distraction-less television viewing. Moreover, because solar screens are slightly opaque (depending on the openness of the weave) they also double as privacy-screens, making them an effective and incredibly versatile way to shade your home, patio or other outdoor living space.
In addition to providing retractable shade for outdoor patios, exterior solar screen shades are also a great alternative to interior window treatments and can be used on the exterior of large windows or doors where you don’t want to block the view. They can be used when interior shades don’t match the design or aesthetic you’re going for, and where exterior shades are a better match.
With a sophisticated zipper track system to keep the screen from being pulled from the track, our exterior solar shades are great for repelling pests and bugs (while keeping your pets from wandering outside). They’re also great insulators and can keep high heat and hot air outside–helping you save on your energy bills!
Because their fabric can be made to be slightly opaque at various levels, solar shades are unique in that they can preserve the view outside while still providing privacy. You can select a solar shade that lets you maintain the gorgeous views of Sonoma, Marin, or Napa, while preventing would-be eavesdroppers from seeing you from outside your home.
Solar shades are wonderful in that they block out excessive heat while allowing some degree of light in. In fact, they can stop as much as 95% of unwanted solar heat from entering the home. And because they block out infrared light and UV rays, they’ll protect your furniture too. Solar shades are also great in that they allow you to control the amount of light that enters a room. Since they can be customized to meet your specific lighting preferences, they’re a terrific way to shade a room while still allowing some light in.
We provide a variety of functional and aesthetic product options for our selection of exterior shade screens. Learn about our many product options below.
Fill out our contact form below or give us a call today. We’ll schedule a time to meet and send a designer to your home to provide a free consultation and presentation of our blinds, shades, shutters, and screens.
We’ll work with you to find the best product for your needs and preferences, while working within your project budget. We’ll also answer any questions or concerns you might have.
After your in-home consultation, we’ll provide you with a custom estimate, and once the purchase process is finalized, our in-house installers will get to work installing your shades, screens, shutters, or blinds to our exact standards.
Solar screens can be installed in any outdoor area that already has a permanent roof in place. Covered porches and patios, lanais and even garages are common places to install a solar screen.
In contrast to retractable awnings, shade screens are motorized shades that extend vertically across an open space—enclosing an otherwise open outdoor area or room. This makes them an affordable and convenient solution for those who’d like to shade and enclose a space from sunlight, hot temperatures, and pesky bugs.
Yes! Solar shades are one of the easiest and most convenient ways to transform an otherwise open space into a comfortable outdoor living room that can be used and enjoyed year-round. This makes them a stunning and versatile way to add more space to your home, increasing its value.