Get your patio summer ready with outdoor roller shades! Many homeowners are eager to step outdoors upon the return of warm weather. Outdoor living spaces have grown in popularity as more and more homeowners embrace opportunities to entertain and lounge around in their yards. Outdoor entertaining areas can be great, but such spaces may go unused when summer sun makes it uncomfortable to spend time outdoors. But an outdoor roller shade can change all that. They reduce the heat and glare of the summer sun to make outdoor living spaces enjoyable year round.
Outdoor roller shades can create privacy and establish boundaries for outdoor living areas. They can be placed to provide shade for an entire patio area for those who want to enjoy being outside while escaping the sun’s rays. They also provide excellent protection against sun damage, as they can shield outdoor furniture from direct sunlight, helping to reduce the chances for discoloration or fading. Outdoor roller shades can be operated manually or with motorization. A manual shade will use a cord loop or hand crank to raise and lower
the shade. Motorized outdoor roller shades have a motor that raises or lowers the shade. The motorized shades are operated by a remote or can be automated. Automated outdoor roller shades can be controlled using a smart phone app or smart home platform like Amazon Alexa. The automated shades can be programmed to raise and lower at certain times of day or based on weather conditions. Motorized outdoor roller shades have evolved as technology has advanced. In the past, motorizing continued
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