Outdoor Patio Shades in Greensboro

Turn Your Patio Into a Room You Actually Use. Custom Exterior Shades Make It Possible.

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Window Treatments for Every Style.

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All of our products come with generous manufacturer warranties, with most carrying a limited lifetime warranty.

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Industry-Leading Brands

Our partnered manufacturers support Made in the Shade with superior pricing, allowing us to pass the savings on to you!

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We Measure and Install

Every project is meticulously measured and installed by our highly trained professionals for a perfect custom result every time.

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Outdoor Sun Shades

Transform your outdoor living areas with our Exterior Shades, the ideal solution for comfort and style in exterior spaces. Made in the Shade brings you a selection of durable, high-quality Outdoor Sun Shades from leading brands, designed to withstand the elements.

Perfect for patios, decks, and balconies, our Sun Shades provide UV protection, reduce glare, and enhance privacy, making your outdoor areas more enjoyable. Choose from a variety of colors and materials to match your outdoor décor.

With motorized options available, controlling your Outdoor Sun Shades is a breeze. Schedule a free in-home consultation to explore our range, and take advantage of our professional measuring and installation services for a seamless outdoor upgrade.

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Exterior Shades Key Features:

Custom shades available 25′ wide or more
Large selection of textures, colors, opacities
Highly durable screens and fabrics to withstand the elements
Shades retract into a decorative metal housing when not in use
Significant heat reduction lowers energy costs inside
Superior glare control and UV protection
Manual chain, manual gear, or motorized lifting systems
Home automation integration solutions available

Blocking UV Rays

Protect Patio Furniture & Floors from UV Fading

The North Carolina sun is relentless on a south- or west-facing patio, and that constant UV exposure quietly destroys everything it touches. Cushions lose their color, wood furniture grays, and flooring just inside the door fades. Outdoor patio shades stop the damage at its source. Because exterior screens block the sun’s rays before they reach your furnishings, they filter out the majority of harmful UV while still letting in soft, usable light. Your patio set, outdoor kitchen, and the rooms beyond your glass doors stay protected instead of slowly bleaching out.

Think of it as low-cost insurance for a high-cost space. Replacing faded furniture or refinishing a sun-damaged deck adds up fast, and it’s all preventable. Outdoor patio shades extend the life and appearance of everything around your patio, so your investment looks newer, longer. For Greensboro homeowners who want to enjoy their outdoor living areas without watching them deteriorate, UV protection is one of the most practical reasons to add exterior screens.

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Keeping Bugs Out

Keep Bugs Out & Extend Your Outdoor Season

Few things end an evening on the patio faster than mosquitoes, gnats, and flies. In North Carolina’s humid months, the bugs can make an otherwise beautiful outdoor space unusable right when you most want to enjoy it. Outdoor patio shades double as a barrier against insects. When lowered, the tight mesh screens seal off your patio or porch from flying pests while still letting the breeze through. You get the open-air feeling of being outside without constantly swatting at the air or reaching for the bug spray.
That protection is what turns a patio into a true extension of your home. Instead of retreating indoors at dusk, you can keep dining, lounging, and entertaining well into the evening and across more of the year. For Greensboro homeowners, that means more usable space from spring through fall without screening in the entire structure. Outdoor patio shades give you the comfort of a screened room with the flexibility to raise them and open everything back up whenever you want.

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