Custom Exterior Drop Shades to Fit Any Space

DIY Motorized Shades Shipped Directly to You

A Solution for the Weather in Your Backyard

shades protecting backyard patio

You’ve put hours of effort into planning your annual summer barbecue: sending invites, buying all the food, assembling all the dishes and cutlery, putting out the tablecloths, and you’re ready to go. As your friends and family start showing up, there’s a little wind that knocks the cups over. Your guests shade their eyes from the setting sun and looking longingly inside. The problem is, you can’t fit everyone in your house. Then the wind starts to pick up and blows dust and leaves into your food. A full glass gets knocked over, staining your tablecloth. Soon, your outdoor event is unbearable.

If this situation sounds familiar to you, we get it. Everyone deserves to enjoy time in their backyard, but sometimes it’s difficult. Automatic Patio Shades has been in the business for over eight years, and in that time, we’ve found ways to customize shades for any shape and size of space. With our shades, you can block out that wind and that sun and keep your food safe and your guests happy. You can choose when the shades are up to let the sun in, or down to give you protection and privacy. This way, you can enjoy your patio, deck, swimming pool, or whatever your space, to your heart’s content.

Design Your Custom Shade Options Here

Read the differences between the two shade types. Click your choice to flow through all your custom options.

Beige FRT shade showing track

FRT

Elite Fabric Retention Tracks

Why Choose the Elite FRT Shade?

• The Fabric Retention Track keeps the shade in
place during heavy winds.

• No light gap between the end of the shade

• Custom fit to any opening

• Tracks do need a post or wall to attach to

Motor Control Option - 1 Sun Control $

Motor control Option 2 - Somfy $$

Motor Control 3 - Helios Solar system $$

Standard Cable Guide

Cable Guide

Standard Cable Guide

Why Choose the Standard Cable Guide Shade?

• Lower price point

• Can be installed where there is no post or wall to
mount a track

• Custom widths up to 24ft Wide

• Easier to install as a DIY

Frame Colors

Exterior Drop Shade Frame colors

Screen Color and Thickness

Suntex 90 10% openness

Suntext 93 7% openness

Suntex 97 3% openess

Exposed Roller or Boxed?

exposed roller

Exposed Roller

Motor Control Option - 1 Sun Control $

Motor control Option 2 - Somfy $$

Motor Control 3 - Helios Solar system $$

Frame Colors

Exterior Drop Shade Frame colors

Screen Color and Thickness

Suntex 90 10% openness

Suntext 93 7% openness

Suntex 97 3% openess

Motorized or Manual?

Manual

Why Choose Manual?

• Easy to install

• No need to have power access

• Saves on cost of motor and remote

Motor Control Option - 1 Sun Control $

Motor control Option 2 - Somfy $$

Motor Control 3 - Helios Solar system $$

Motorized

Why Choose Motorized

• Opens and shuts with the click of the remote

• Make your shade smart home compatible

• Ability to add wind and sun sensors

Frame Colors

Exterior Drop Shade Frame colors

Screen Color and Thickness

Suntex 90 10% openness

Suntext 93 7% openness

Suntex 97 3% openess

Choose Your Motor Options

Motor Control Option - 1 Sun Control $

Motor control Option 2 - Somfy $$

Motor Control 3 - Helios Solar system $$

Motor Control Option - 1 Sun Control $

Motor control Option 2 - Somfy $$

Motor Control 3 - Helios Solar system $$

Frame Colors

Exterior Drop Shade Frame colors

Screen Color and Thickness

Suntex 90 10% openness

Suntext 93 7% openness

Suntex 97 3% openess

Choose Your Other Customized Options

Colors

Below are your powder coated metal finish colors for the box and tracks on all patio shade types.

Exterior Drop Shade Frame colors

Screen Colors and Thickness

What do these numbers mean? Here's an example. If you choose Suntext 95 5% openness, this means these shades only let in 5% of the sun's light and UV rays. Suntex 90 10% only let in 10% light and UV rays.

Suntex 90 10% openness

Suntext 95 5% openness

Suntex 97 3% openess

Motor Control Option - 1 Sun Control $

Motor control Option 2 - Somfy $$

Motor Control 3 - Helios Solar system $$

Frame Colors

Exterior Drop Shade Frame colors

Screen Color and Thickness

Suntex 90 10% openness

Suntext 93 7% openness

Suntex 97 3% openess

Customize Exterior Drop
Shades to Create the Ideal Gathering Place

Our shades come with a manufacturer's warranty against defects. We know you'll love the quality of our shades and our services. When you install our shades at your place, you’ll be the envy of the neighborhood.

Three friends taking selfie in back yard who need automatic exterior patio shades to have a better outdoor experience.

What Others Are Saying About Automatic Patio Shades

Take a look at reviews left by our many satisfied customers.
We won’t disappoint you!

Justin and his team did an amazing job. In just one day they completely transformed our back yard. They are professional and efficient in their work. We love our new cover and have enjoyed it so much!

Erik L.

Outstanding service and workmanship. A great product made in the USA. I have had them do work for me 4 times. Two patio covers, three exterior shades and one interior shade. They are meticulous and take pride in their work.

Jamey Presada

I waited so many years to have my dream patio. Superior Patio Covers made it possible for me!! Every step of the way, they were a pleasure to work with and answered all my questions before, during and after.

Linda Hill

These guys did a great job before and after the install. Most of all we enjoy having a patio and it was a great worth while investment in our home! Would recommend these guys and their workmanship.

Kris Pillon

We are very happy with our new patio cover! Justin listened to what we wanted and then he and his crew built us a quality patio cover. He answered all our questions and addressed any concerns we had. Excellent customer service! Highly recommend.

Logan Campbell

We are very happy with our new patio cover! Justin listened to what we wanted and then he and his crew built us a quality patio cover. He answered all our questions and addressed any concerns we had. Excellent customer service! Highly recommend.

Logan Campbell

Quality and Service You Can Count On

Investing in exterior drop shades is a fantastic investment. When you choose Automatic Patio Shades, we can deliver on what we promise to you.

Over
shade installation projects
A combined
years of combined experience
Warranty on
%
of our exterior drop shades

Highest quality products on the market!

Get Control of the Sun Now

Don’t hesitate to live the life you’ve always wanted. Get in touch with us to talk about how we can transform your outdoor space.

composite image of Kids playing on sunny patio in a tent and shaded patio with pool