As the weather begins to warm up, you may find yourself starting outdoor projects and cleaning up your patio area. At Austintatious Blinds and Shutters, we help homeowners create more comfortable and stylish outdoor spaces with our wide range of window treatments, including outdoor shade solutions. While many customers visit us for interior shades and drapes, we also specialize in outdoor patio shades that provide year-round benefits and help create a summer oasis.
The Benefits of Outdoor Shade for Your Patio
An outdoor shade is a perfect addition to your patio, offering protection from heat, glare, and bugs while maintaining your view of the outdoors. These shades can be customized to fit most patio openings. Our motorized shades integrate seamlessly into home automation systems or can be easily controlled at the touch of a button.
Keep Pesky Bugs Out
Say goodbye to mosquitoes, no-see-ums, gnats, and other annoying pests in your outdoor living areas. With just the press of a button, your outdoor shade lowers to create a protective barrier, keeping bugs out and allowing you to enjoy your space in peace.
Unlike permanent screen enclosures, these retractable shades give you the flexibility to enjoy an open, screen-free patio during certain times of the year. When bug season hits, simply lower the screens to keep unwanted pests at bay so you can relax outdoors without the nuisance.
UV Protection & Energy Efficiency
Most of our solar shade selections block 90%-97% of harmful UV rays while also providing shade and cooling on the most sweltering days. Exterior screen shades not only protect you and your patio furnishings from harmful UV rays but also help improve your home’s overall energy efficiency by reducing heat gain.
Light & Privacy Control
Choosing the right outdoor shade also allows you to control light and privacy. Since solar shade fabrics are named by percentages, you can use this to understand the amount of light that shade blocks as well as the visibility through the shade. However, interestingly enough, the color of the fabric also plays a part in the ‘view through’ that the shade offers. For example, if you are looking for more privacy in your backyard, then you should opt for a lighter colored fabric, which allows less ‘visible or view-through’. Conversely, with darker shade fabrics, you are able to view through more easily, thus giving you less privacy.
Find the Right Outdoor Shade for Your Home
With a selection of colors and opacities, our design consultants are here to help you find the ideal outdoor shade solution for your home. If you have questions about our exterior screen shades or any of our other window treatment options, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
We offer a complimentary in-home consultation, where one of our experienced design consultants will visit your home or business to explore the best window treatment options for your needs and décor. Schedule your free consultation today!