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Blinds and shades for your patio

Patio door blinds inside, and shade for the deck outside. Compare the options side by side below.

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Patio door blinds and outdoor shades, rated

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Patio options rated: easy to walk through, keeps the view, private at night, cuts sun and heat, and motor option
ProductEasy to walk throughKeeps the viewPrivate at nightCuts sun and heatMotor option
StrongGoodStrongGood No
PVC vertical blinds drawn open on a wide window with a view of the hills

PVC vertical blinds for your patio

Why it works: The slats slide aside to walk through, and tilt for light. Practical, and easy to wipe.

Good to know: When open, the slats stack at one side and cover a little of the glass.

A few of the colours

Cleveland CottonAlma OysterMemphis SandOregon Grey
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StrongGoodGoodGood Yes
Dream shade along a wall of glass beside an open-plan dining area

Dream shade for your patio

Why it works: Separate sheer vanes part as you walk through. There’s nothing to open first.

Good to know: Closed, the vanes overlap but don’t seal. A little light shows between them.

A few of the colours

Serene White: light filteringSerene Granite: light filteringVelora Calico: room darkeningVelora Raven: room darkening
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GoodGoodStrongGood No
Panel track shades drawn back from a sliding door that opens onto a beach

Panel track for your patio

Why it works: Wide, flat panels glide sideways on a track. Clean lines on a sliding door.

Good to know: It’s moved with a wand, not a motor. The panels lift off the track for cleaning.

A few of the colours

Alabaster: semi-sheerGrey: semi-sheerCremona White: light filteringLyon Straw: light filtering
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GoodGoodStrongGood No
White sliding shutters on a glass door beside a round table

Shutters on a sliding track for your patio

Why it works: Panels slide past each other on a track, or fold aside, to clear the door.

Good to know: Only some lines slide or fold: Summerview, Somerset and Tilia.

Summerviewvinyl, with sliding and folding tracksSomersetvinyl, no tilt bar at allTiliawood, with sliding and folding tracks

A few of the colours

ArcticCreamWalnutEspresso
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LimitedStrongLimitedStrong Yes
Light screen roller shade over a big window, trees still in view

Roller shades with a screen fabric for your patio

Why it works: A screen over the door keeps the view and cuts the afternoon sun.

Good to know: You raise it to use the door. A motor makes that easy.

A few of the colours

Alabaster: semi-sheerOpal: semi-sheerGrey: semi-sheerCharcoal: semi-sheer
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LimitedStrongLimitedStrong Yes
Maxx-Zip outdoor shades lowered around a covered patio beside a pool

Maxx-Zip outdoor shades for your patio

Why it works: Outdoor mesh runs in a track on each side, so it stays put in the wind. It cuts sun, glare and UV.

Good to know: A tighter weave cuts more sun but shows less view. The frame and tracks come in black or white.

A few of the colours

Externo-Screen 1% Bronze: outdoor meshExterno-Screen 5% Black: outdoor meshExterno-Screen 10% Bronze: outdoor meshExterno-Screen 15% Grey: outdoor mesh
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NoGoodGoodGood No
Close-up of the velcro strip that holds a seasonal shade in place

Seasonal shade for your patio

Why it works: A fixed panel of roller fabric held on with velcro. For sunrooms, porches and odd-shaped glass.

Good to know: It doesn’t roll up. You lift it off at the end of the season.

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Planning the whole deck? Patios & outdoor covers sun, glare and privacy outside.

Outside

Same patio, two ways to move it

Maxx-Zip outdoor shades come with a hand crank, a simple push by hand, or an outdoor motor.

Outdoor shades lowered on a covered patio with a hot tub
By handA crank handle that clips on and off, or push it up and pull it down. Nothing to charge.
Hand holding a remote in front of the same outdoor shades
MotorizedAn outdoor motor, worked by remote. It stops on its own if something is in the way.

A wind and light sensor can raise a motorized shade in wind and lower it in strong sun. See Maxx-Zip outdoor shades

Good to know

Three honest trade-offs

  • Walk through, or draw it back?

    Dream shade

    Walk straight through the vanes. Nothing to open.

    PVC verticals or panel track

    Draw them aside first. They close tighter for privacy.

  • Inside the glass, or outside?

    Indoor shades

    Privacy and softer light inside. The deck stays as it is.

    Maxx-Zip outdoor shades

    Stops the sun before it reaches the glass, and shades the deck.

  • More view, or more shade?

    An open outdoor mesh

    More view of the yard, and less sun blocked.

    A tight outdoor mesh

    More sun and glare blocked, and a softer view.

Big doors

A wide door, or a whole wall of glass?

Somfy motors and hubs are available. Our smart-home automation works with most of our motorized products: schedules, phone and voice. How smart-home control works

  • Wand controlVerticals, panel track and the Dream shade move with a simple wand. No cords.
  • MotorizedThe Dream shade and Maxx-Zip can be motorized. We choose a motor strong enough for your shade.
  • Wind and light sensorRaises a motorized outdoor shade in wind, and lowers it in strong sun.
Questions

Patio questions

Something else? Call 647-300-1033. We’re happy to talk it through.

What are the best blinds for a patio door?
PVC vertical blinds, a panel track or a Dream shade. Each one moves aside, or parts, so you can walk through.
Can I really walk through a Dream shade?
Yes. The sheer vanes are separate, so they part as you walk through and fall back into place.
Do outdoor shades keep bugs out?
Maxx-Zip helps keep insects out when it’s fully down. The fabric edges run in a track on each side.
Will outdoor shades stand up to the wind?
Maxx-Zip is built for wind and weather. On a motorized shade, a wind sensor can raise it when it gets gusty.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. The in-home consultation is free, with no obligation. Measuring and installation are quoted with your order.
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