Enjoy your covered patio with more shade where you sit and less glare from the afternoon sun. We install motorized patio shades across DFW, with fabric and control options for patios, porches, and pergolas. Your choice of fabric and tracks can also add privacy and help limit insects.
The side of your patio that gets the most sun may need a different fabric from your dining area. We measure each opening and help you compare the options before you choose. Solutions Contracting fits electric patio shades to your space, with controls that make daily use simple.
Also known as motorized patio screens or retractable patio screens, these shades lower along the open sides and roll into a slim housing above. You can operate them with a remote, wall switch, or compatible phone app. If the sun reaches your seats after 3 PM, we plan shade for that opening. For outdoor dining, suitable mesh and edge seals help keep mosquitoes and flies out.
Our motorized outdoor shades can help you:
Your shades need to suit more than the opening size. We check sun exposure, wind conditions, power, and the support structure before planning your installation for DFW’s 100°F summer days.
West- and south-facing openings may need denser fabric than shaded areas. We compare each side of your patio before suggesting a fabric. Darker fabrics often give a clearer view out, while lighter colors tend to reflect more sunlight.
The Department of Energy notes that solar screens have the potential to block up to 90% of solar heat gain before it reaches a window. We help you choose fabric based on its rating and where you need shade.
We fit quiet tubular motors and help you choose a handheld remote, wall control, or compatible smart home connection. App control depends on the system and may need a hub.
Your options can include wind sensors that trigger the shades to rise and sun sensors that lower them in direct sunlight. Our team checks compatibility and explains the settings before you use them.
Hardwired motors need power near the housing, so we plan the wiring route and coordinate the electrical work. Our crew secures the housings and tracks to suitable beams, posts, or walls. We also seal mounting penetrations as needed to help prevent water entry.
Before fitting your shades, we check the patio cover for sound support. Our roofing team looks at the beams, fascia, and flashing. If we find a problem, we explain the work and arrange suitable repairs through our roof repair service.
We fit fabric edges into side tracks to help hold the shade in place. With suitable mesh and a close fit at the bottom, this setup also helps limit gaps where insects enter.
Your solar screens can use fabrics rated to block 80% to 95% of solar energy, depending on the product. We explain the fabric rating and show you samples so you can compare shade, airflow, and the view.
Our fine mesh options help keep mosquitoes and flies out while allowing air through. We check the edges and base of each opening because the fit matters as much as the mesh.
For more daytime privacy, we offer tighter weaves that reduce the view from outside. Our team also explains how lighting affects privacy, since a bright patio may remain visible at night.
We measure before quoting so your price reflects the full installation. The main factors include:
We measure your openings, check the sun direction, and review power options. You can show us where you need more shade or privacy.
Your choices include fabric, colors, and controls. Our team explains the differences and puts your selected setup and price in writing.
Once you approve the design, we order the shades to your measurements. The system and fabric affect the lead time, which we confirm with your order.
Our crew mounts the housings and tracks, connects the motors, and programs the controls. We test each shade before showing you how to use it.
From the first measurement to the final test, we take care of the full setup:
See fabric samples in your own space before choosing your shades. During the visit, Solutions Contracting measures your openings and provides a written quote for the setup we discuss.
They can make a covered patio more comfortable by reducing low sun and glare. We help you choose fabrics for shade, privacy, or insects based on what limits your use of the space.
The limit depends on the product, size, and mounting. A zipper-track system holds the edges in place, but it still has wind limits. Compatible wind sensors can help, though sudden gusts may arrive before retraction finishes. Follow the manufacturer’s limits and raise shades before storms. Our emergency storm response team can help if your patio cover suffers damage.
Hardwired models need a suitable electrical connection, which may not use a standard outlet. We review the power supply during your visit. A battery-powered motor may suit smaller openings where wiring is difficult, depending on the system.
Yes, depending on the fabric and lighting. More open weaves usually give a clearer view, while tighter weaves add shade and daytime privacy. We bring samples to help you choose.
Yes, if the structure has a sound beam or header for the housing and suitable supports for the tracks. Our team checks these points before ordering your shades.
Enjoy more shade and privacy with a setup that fits your patio. Book a free visit with Solutions Contracting to compare electric patio shades for your space and budget.
