Exterior solar shade on a covered patio

Solar Shades - Block the Heat, Keep the View

Custom exterior solar shades that cut glare, UV, and heat on your patio or porch while preserving your view. Manual or motorized.

Sunglasses for Your Outdoor Living Space

Exterior solar shades stop the sun's heat and glare before it reaches your patio, porch, or windows - cutting up to 95% of UV and dramatically lowering the temperature of the space, while still letting you see out. Unlike interior blinds, exterior solar shades block the heat on the outside, so it never gets into the room in the first place.

Why Homeowners Add Solar Shades

  • Beat the afternoon sun - make a west-facing patio usable again in July.
  • Cut glare - no more squinting at the TV or your laptop on the porch.
  • Lower cooling bills - less heat hitting the glass means less load on your AC.
  • Protect furniture - UV fades cushions, rugs, and flooring; solar shades block most of it.
  • Keep the view - the open-weave fabric lets you see out while shading the space.

Choose Your Openness

Solar shade fabric comes in "openness factors" from about 3% to 14%. A lower number blocks more sun and gives more daytime privacy; a higher number keeps more of your view. We bring fabric samples to your free quote so you can hold them up and see the difference in your own light.

Manual or Motorized

Smaller shades work perfectly with a manual crank or pull. For wide openings, high mounts, or a cleaner look, we install motorized solar shades with a remote - and optional sun and wind sensors that lower and raise them automatically.

Service Area

Exterior solar shade installation across Delaware, southeastern PA, southern NJ, and eastern MD. Call (302) 365-5562 for a free on-site quote and fabric samples.

Good questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What do exterior solar shades do?

They block 80–95% of the sun’s UV and heat before it reaches your patio or windows, cutting glare and keeping the space cooler - while still letting you see out. Think of them as sunglasses for your outdoor living space.

Manual or motorized?

Both. Smaller shades work great with a manual crank or pull. For large openings or hard-to-reach spots, motorized with a remote (and optional sun/wind sensors) is the way to go. We’ll recommend the right fit on site.

Will I still be able to see out?

Yes. Solar shade fabric comes in openness factors from 3% to 14% - lower numbers block more sun and give more privacy; higher numbers preserve more view. We bring samples so you can choose.

Do solar shades help with energy bills?

On west- and south-facing patios and windows, exterior solar shades noticeably reduce heat gain, which eases the load on your AC during Delaware summers.

How much do solar shades cost?

Manual exterior shades typically run $400–$900 per opening; motorized runs higher depending on size and controls. Free on-site quotes - call (302) 365-5562.

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Call (302) 365-5562 for same-day service, or send a message and we'll respond within one business day.

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