Outdoor PowerShades
Extend the usable season of your outdoor spaces with our outdoor shades and screens. Protect furniture from harmful UV rays, keep pests away, and moderate climateall year-round. Available in open roll or concealed box header with a selection of side guides.
What are Outdoor Shades?
Outdoor Shades by PowerShades are motorized or automated shading and screening systems designed for outdoor spaces (like patios, pergolas, verandas, balconies, or outdoor dining areas) that help with climate control, sun protection, privacy, insect protection, and extending usability of outdoor spaces.
Key Features
- Motorized and Automated Operation: The shades are powered, often with AC motors, and can integrate automation, timers, sensors (e.g. for sun, wind)
- Outdoor-Specific Fabrics: Fabrics are weather-resistant, block UV rays, protect furniture, and help reduce heat. Options for different opacities (how much light passes through) and different material styles.
- Side Guide Systems: These help stabilize the shade fabric and enhance protection (e.g. wind, bugs). Two main designs are: 1. Wire Guide – tensioned wires at the sides to keep the fabric in place. 2. ZipperTrack / Zipscreen – a track down each side (with a zipper mechanism) that locks the fabric into side channels to fully enclose the shade fabric edge. More secure and offers better sealing.
- Multiple Configurations: Shades can come as open roll (roller exposed) or with an enclosed box or header to protect the roller & fabric when retracted.
- Weather Tough: Designed to handle outdoor elements—sun, UV, rain, wind, insects. Some models have heavier duty hardware for larger spans and taller drops.
- Smart Control / Integration: You can control them via apps, set schedules, possibly integrate with smart home or automation systems. Some use RF or other smart protocols.
Specifications & Capabilities
- Size: Large widths (up to \~20 ft) and drops (up to \~19 ft) depending on model.
- Hardware / Tube Sizes: Different models use varying sizes of aluminum tubes; robust side-channel hardware or guides for stability.
- Colors & Finishes: The hardware (side guides, boxes, headers) comes in multiple color/finish options (e.g. blacks, metallics, etc).
Power Options
AC
Size Guide Options
ZipScreen
ZipScreen is a side guide system that uses a zipper mechanism to lock the shade fabric into vertical channels.
Key benefits:
- Provides maximum stability and wind resistance
- Blocks insects and light gaps
- Enhances privacy and enclosure for outdoor spaces
Wire Guide
Wire Guide uses stainless steel cables to guide and stabilize the edges of the shade fabric.
Key benefits:
- Allows smooth and controlled movement
- Offers moderate stability with flexible motion
- Maintains a minimalist, open appearance
Color and Finish
Application Guidelines
| Style | Header/Bracket Size | Single | Max Dimensions | Roll Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Roll | 4.75" x 4.625" | 132" x 120" | STANDARD ONLY | |
| Box Header (120) | 4.92" x 4.92" | 132" x 120" | STANDARD ONLY | |
| Large Open Roll | 6.47" x 4.46" | 234" x 144" | STANDARD ONLY | |
| Large Box Header (190) | 7.48" x 7.51" | 234" x 144" | STANDARD ONLY |
