Exterior Patio Shades In Springfield
Exterior Patio Shades & Screens in Springfield, IL
Springfield, Illinois sits on an open plain, and when the wind picks up across it, a patio is hard to enjoy. Our Solar Shield Blinds Exterior Patio Shades are outdoor screens that block 95% of wind and moisture with the push of a button, so your covered patio or deck stays usable for more of the year.
Where It Fits In Springfield
Where Exterior Patio Shades Fit In Springfield
Any covered deck, patio or pergola can take an exterior shade, and a single shade can cover an opening up to 30 feet wide by 20 feet tall.
- Homes On Lake SpringfieldLake Springfield has 57 miles of shoreline and more than 700 lakeside homes, and a deck facing the water gets the full force of the wind. SA Tracks let the screen flex under that pressure and pull tight again when it calms down.
- Backyard PatiosA screen takes the afternoon sun off your patio table and keeps the bugs out, while you still see the yard.
- Pergolas And Covered DecksWe build motorized screens for decks, patios and pergolas, all running in wind rated side tracks for maximum strength.
- Fall And Winter EveningsWith the shades down and a good heat source, a covered patio can stay comfortable well into the cold months. A cold breeze, sideways rain and blowing snow stay on the other side of the screen.
Built For Central Illinois Wind
Why the side tracks matter on a Springfield patio
We have tested many brands and systems of outdoor shades, and the wind across Central Illinois is the toughest test any of them face. We found that light duty outdoor shades aren't built for the weather here, and many of them don't carry a manufacturer wind rating at all. Our system carries a 75 mph rating, and we still recommend following our Install Techs' guidance on using your shades during storms and high wind.
Our Self-Adjusting Tracks are what hold it all together. SA Tracks flex up to ¾ inch on each side when the wind pushes on the screen, then tighten the fabric back up when the wind dies down. In the cold months, when the screen shrinks, the tracks move in with it, which keeps the shade running smoothly year round. All of the hardware is heavy duty powder coated aluminum in 5 stock colors or a custom color, backed by a manufacturer lifetime warranty.
You can pick a screen for more airflow and view, a tighter screen for more privacy, or a full blackout material. From the day you order, your exterior shades take 8 to 10 weeks to build and install. Every outdoor install is run by one of our graduated Crew Leads, who makes sure the jobsite is cleaned up and shows you exactly how to operate your new shades.
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 Springfield
- Free ConsultationWe bring our shop to your Springfield 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 Springfield
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 Springfield homeowners
Yes. Our system carries a 75 mph wind rating, and the SA Tracks flex under pressure so the screen stays in its tracks. We still recommend following our Install Techs' guidance on using your shades during storms and high wind.
Yes. With the shade lowered into the side tracks, the screen closes off the opening and keeps bugs and critters off your patio while air still moves through the fabric.
Yes. Our motorized Exterior Patio Shades run from a remote, and the Solar Shield Blinds Smart Hub adds the app on your phone or tablet, voice control and schedules, the same as our Smart Shades inside the house.
Yes, if you plan ahead. Exterior Patio Shades take 8 to 10 weeks from order to install, so ordering in the winter or early spring puts them up before the hottest part of a Springfield summer.
Yes. Close the shades and your patio has privacy from the neighbors and the street, and the tighter the screen, the more private it is. Your Design Specialist will show you each level of openness at your consultation.
Very little. A brush guard at the front and back of the headbox sweeps both sides of the screen each time it opens and closes, which knocks loose dust and dirt and keeps bugs from riding up into the roll tube.
Nearby
Exterior Patio Shades around Springfield
We serve all of Springfield, IL, including Enos Park, Old Aristocracy Hill, the Historic West Side, Vinegar Hill, Harvard Park, Westchester and Sherwood. ZIP codes 62701, 62702, 62703, 62704, 62707, 62711, 62712.
Solar Shield Blinds, 717 Sabrina Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611 · (309) 645-0040