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| What matters |  Maxx-Zip outdoor shades |  Seasonal shade |  Roller shades |
|---|---|---|---|
| See out by day | Yes, through the mesh | With a screen fabric | Yes, with a screen fabric |
| How it moves | Crank, push by hand or motor | It doesn't: it stays in place | Cord-free, chain or motor |
| Where it fits | Outside: patios, decks, pergolas | Inside, on fixed glass | Inside the frame or on the wall above |
| Skylights and sloped glass | Outdoor openings | Yes: velcro or tension rods | Upright windows |
| Cuts sun and heat | Shades the glass from outside | A fabric layer on the glass | Screens cut glare and some heat |
| Wind and weather | Built for it: the edges run in tracks | Indoor only | Indoor only |
| Opens and closes | Rolls up | No: it stays in place | Rolls up out of sight |
| Lifts off for the season | Stays up | Yes: peel it off the velcro | Stays up |
| Keeps warmth in | Ask us | A little | A little |
| Stops light at the edges | Ask us | Held by velcro or rods | A thin line; a light-gap strip helps |
| Fabrics and colours | See the Maxx-Zip outdoor shade samples | See the seasonal shade samples | See the roller shade samples |
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