Exterior Patio Shades In East Peoria
Exterior Patio Shades in East Peoria, IL
A covered deck or patio in East Peoria, Illinois gets plenty of use in the summer, and then the wind, rain and cold push everyone back inside. Our Solar Shield Blinds Exterior Patio Shades are outdoor shades on wind rated side tracks that close off the space at the push of a button, so you can use it in the spring, the fall, and even in the winter with a good heat source.
Where It Fits In East Peoria
Where Exterior Patio Shades Fit In East Peoria
An exterior patio shade needs a header to mount to, so it works under a covered patio, a screened porch, a pergola, or a deck with a roof, and we install them all over East Peoria and in nearby Washington, Morton and Creve Coeur.
- Decks Facing The River ValleyA darker screen color like Flat Black, Black or Charcoal gives you the clearest view out, so you keep the valley in sight while the shade blocks the sun and wind.
- Grilling AreasWith the wind cut down, a grill or outdoor kitchen cooks more evenly, and we recommend extra ventilation so the smoke has a way out.
- Garages And WorkshopsOur retractable screens turn a garage into a usable space, screened when you want it and wide open when you don't.
- PergolasA pergola with a header to mount to can take a shade on each open side, so the space closes off at the push of a button.
Built For The Wind
Wind rated tracks, a motor, and a patio you can use most of the year
Wind is what carries cold air, sideways rain, snow and ice into a covered space. Our screens block 95% of wind and moisture while giving you full privacy, and with a patio heater or a fire pit, the heat stays where you're sitting. Ventilation is a must whenever a propane heater, grill or fire pit is running.
Central Illinois wind is hard on outdoor shades, and a light duty system isn't built for it. Ours carries a 75 mph wind rating thanks to our Self-Adjusting Tracks, which give the screen up to 3/4 inch of flex on each side in a strong gust. Add the sun and wind sensors and the shades can lower and raise themselves, even when nobody is home.
Every shade is built to your opening, from 3 feet up to 30 feet wide and up to 20 feet tall, with powder coated aluminum hardware in 5 stock colors or a custom color. When our Install Techs finish, they clean up and show you how the remote, the app and the sensors work.
What Comes As Standard
- 75 mphWind rating, with wind rated side tracks
- Wind ratedSelf-adjusting side tracks
- Sun sensorsAnd wind sensors that retract for you
- 8 to 10 wksOrder to install on exterior work
- Carefree GuaranteeA lifetime product warranty that transfers if you sell, plus our five year service guarantee
- Free Temporary ShadesOn every window you order for, installed while your custom order is made
Our Process
Planned, measured, and installed by our team in East Peoria
- Free ConsultationWe bring our shop to your East Peoria home or office. We'll listen to what you're wanting to accomplish with your windows, take a good look at every opening, and explain the options that will actually work for them.
- On the spot quoteWe take the time to make sure you know exactly what you're getting, and you'll have a complete and exact quote before we leave, so there are no surprises on install day.
- Installed by our teamEverything we install is custom built to the exact measurements of your windows, and when ready, professionally installed by our full time installers. Most projects are installed in less than a day.
Screen Colors
Exterior screen colors we bring to East Peoria
Your Design Specialist holds each one up against your siding, stone and trim so you see it in your own light before you decide.
Flat Black
The clearest view out of anything here. A dark screen absorbs light rather than scattering it, so the yard stays sharp.
Charcoal
A middle tone that reads as shadow from outside, with a clear view from inside.
Granite
A gray with visible texture in the weave. Holds up against stone and painted siding without going flat.
Tobacco
Warm mid brown. The usual pick where the house has cedar or a stained deck.
Espresso Texture
A woven texture rather than a flat color, which breaks up a very large span so it does not read as one sheet.
Shadow Texture
Blue gray with a textured weave. The one that suits a modern exterior with gray or black window frames.
Stone Texture
A pale textured neutral. Brighter underneath than the darks, and it hides dust between cleans.
Bone
Soft off white. Light stays bright under the shade, at the cost of some outward visibility.
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Straight Answers
Exterior Patio Shades questions from East Peoria homeowners
Yes. They're rated to 75 mph, and the side tracks pull the fabric tight again when the wind dies down. The same tracks help prevent rewraps, which cause most wind related shade failures.
They will. Once the shade is down, the fabric is held in the side tracks along both edges, so bugs and critters stay on the other side of the screen, and so do the rain and snow.
Yes. Exterior shades run 8 to 10 weeks from order to install, compared with 4 to 6 weeks for interior window treatments, because every frame is built to your opening. Your quote is exact, itemized, and held for 180 days, so you can book the measure early.
No. One outlet or junction box covers most setups, and where there's no power at all, battery operated motors are available. Your Design Specialist will plan the power with you at the consultation.
Yes. Our Carefree Guarantee covers defects free with Five Year Service, one Life Happens repair for accidental damage, and Lifetime Product coverage on materials and workmanship. Our team works out of our office at 717 Sabrina Dr in East Peoria, so just call or email and we'll get you on the schedule.
Yes, once the screen has dried. If the fabric gets wet, leave the shade down until it dries, so no moisture gets rolled up inside the headbox where mold or mildew can start.
Nearby
Exterior Patio Shades around East Peoria
We serve all of East Peoria, IL, including Robein, Fondulac Heights, Fondulac Woods, Highland Hills, Highview Acres, Stoney Brook and Pinecrest. ZIP code 61611.
Solar Shield Blinds, 717 Sabrina Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611 ยท (309) 645-0040