# Deluxe Exterior Outdoor Solar Shades > Longing for hours of relaxation in your outdoor oasis, but can’t take the heat? Our exterior solar shade will make an excellent addition to your porch, patio, or sunroom by blocking UV rays and minimizing glare all while maintaining your view. - Product page: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/exterior-shades/deluxe-exterior-outdoor-solar-shades - Category: All Shades › Exterior Shades - SKU: BLN-DEOS - Price: $50.33 at 24" wide × 36" high. The price depends on the size and options; the product page prices any configuration. - Rating: 4.64 out of 5 from 684 reviews - Made to order: ships in 1–3 business days, then delivery typically takes 5 business days - Free shipping - Free samples: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/free-samples/exterior-shades - Suggested rooms: Patio & outdoor ## Size Made to the exact width and height ordered, to the nearest 1/8". - Width: 15" to 115" - Height: 24" to 108" ## Options Prices are what an option adds to a 24" × 36" order; most grow with the size. ### Openness Percentage This indicates the tightness of the shade’s weave and that impacts the shade’s ability to block UV rays. The higher the openness percentage, the more transparent the weave, letting more sunlight in and allowing you to have a better view of the outdoors. - 10% Openness: 10% provides the clearest view to the outside while blocking 90% of the sun's UV rays to reduce glare and heat. Note that dark colors are more transparent than light colors. - 5% Openness (+$76.89): 5% will provide you with 95% blockage of the sun's UV rays, reducing glare and heat. Please note that dark colors are more transparent than light colors. ### Mount Mount type determines how you will install the blind. Choose inside mount if your blind will be mounted inside the window opening/frame. Choose outside mount if your blind will be mounted outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. - Inside Mount: Inside mount shades are installed inside the window opening. Enter the exact size of the window opening NOT the size of the shade. The factory will make a small deduction from your width to allow space for the hardware and operation. - Outside Mount: Outside mount shades are installed outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. Enter the exact size of the shade you want to order. The factory will make no deductions. ### Lift Type The lift type determines how you raise or lower this product. - Nylon Beaded Chain: A Nylon Beaded chain provides a clean look and loops around a tensioning mechanism attached to the wall or window frame. Pulling this chain hand over hand in a continuous fashion allows you to easily lift and lower your shade. ### Lift Position The location of the lift cords. Offered with: Nylon Beaded Chain. - Left: The lift cord location is on the left-hand side. - Right: The lift cord location is on the right-hand side. ### Roll Orientation How the fabric rolls off the roller at the top of the shade. - Standard Roll: Fabric rolls off the back of the roller (closest to the window). - Reverse Roll: Fabric rolls off the front of the roller (away from the window). ### Cassette Valance This color-coordinated valance conceals the roller at the top of the window. - No: Roller will be visible at the top. - Yes (+$78.80): A Cassette Valance conceals the roller tube at the top of the window and a fabric insert covers the face of the cassette. You cannot side mount with this option. ### Bungee Hold Downs Optional bungee hold downs have a bottom roller tube with integrated bungee roller tube with integrated bungee cords on both ends. The bungee cords secure the bottom of the shade and limit swaying in the wind. - No: Solar shades without bungee hold downs will have a plain bottom hem. - Yes (+$46.70): Solar Shades with bungee cords will secure the bottom of the shade and limit swaying from the wind. ## Restrictions - Reverse Roll not available with Cassette System - Optional cassette valance cannot be mounted at the sides. It must be mounted at the back or at the top of the cassette - Not available with a Motorized or Cordless lift option ## Colors 6 colors. ### $ - Essential - White - Ivory - Silver - Ecru - Chocolate - Charcoal ## Highlights - 5% or 10% Openness - Certified For Outdoor Use - Universal Mounting Brackets - Easy to Clean - Water Resistant - Eco-Friendly - Privacy ## Specifications - Min depth for inside mount: 2 ¼ inches - Min depth for inside mount (with valance): 3 ¼ inches - Depth required for flush mount: 3 inches - Depth required for flush mount (with valance): 3 ¼ inches - Min Flat Space For Outside Mount: 2 ¼ inches - Min Flat Space For Outside Mount (with valance): 3 inches - Inside Mount Width Deduction: Approximately 1/8 inch - Fabric Width Deduction: Approximately 7/8 to 1 3/8 inches (applies to all solar shades regardless of mount type) ## Description Our outdoor solar shades can be installed in a number of locations to help you reduce overpowering sunlight and heat so you can enjoy your outdoor space. Perfect for patios, overhangs and gazebos to block that morning or afternoon sun, our solar screen fabric is still see-through enough that you don't lose your view and air can still pass through. For windows with bright sun, you can install an outdoor shade outside over the window to block heat from ever entering your home so that your energy bills are lower (and you're more comfortable!). Cooler temps, less glare, and you don't lose your view? Perfect! Why Choose Outdoor Solar Shades? Outdoor solar shades turn a sun-baked patio back into a place you actually want to sit. The woven screen fabric blocks the majority of the sun's UV rays, protecting your skin, your outdoor furniture, and your flooring from the fading and heat damage that direct sun causes over a season. By stopping that heat before it reaches you, these shades keep covered patios, porches, and decks noticeably cooler on hot afternoons, so the whole space stays comfortable without shutting out your view. Glare is the other problem they solve. The screen weave cuts the harsh brightness that washes out phone screens, laptops, and televisions, so you can read, work, or relax outside even at the peak of the day. Because the fabric is built for outdoor life, it resists water and moisture and the wear that comes with wind and weather, and it wipes clean with a damp cloth when pollen or dust settles in. The result is a cooler, calmer outdoor room that holds up year after year with almost no upkeep. Browse the color options to see how each tone changes the amount of view and privacy you get. Get to know this shade: - Vertilux® Solar Screen 3000 woven shade material is durable and waterproof, and is partially see-through to retain your view - Two fabric options – 5% openness blocks about 95% of UV rays, and 10% openness blocks about 90% - 10% openness gives you the clearest view to the outside while still blocking 90 percent of the sun's UV rays, and is the better pick when preserving your view of the yard, pool, or landscape matters most, and it works well on porches and shaded exposures that do not take the harshest direct sun - 5% openness is the tighter weave, blocking 95 percent of the sun's UV rays for maximum heat and glare reduction, excellent for west-facing patios, pool areas, and any space that bakes in intense afternoon sun, where cutting heat and squint-inducing glare is more important than maximum view-through - Use a clear beaded chain to raise and lower the shade (includes tensioning device to secure the chain) Why you'll love this shade: - Cooler patios: The solar screen stops direct sun from overheating the space, so afternoons outside feel comfortable instead of stifling - Preserved views: The see-through weave keeps your line of sight to the yard, pool, or landscape intact even while the shade is down - Reduced heat gain: Blocking the majority of UV rays means less heat radiating into the adjacent room indoors, which can ease the load on your air conditioning - Improved outdoor comfort: Less glare and lower temperatures make the space usable for more hours of the day, and optional bungee hold downs keep the shade steady on breezy afternoons Key considerations: - Fabric will be up to 1 3/8" narrower than the ordered width in order to accommodate the operating mechanisms and installation bracket - Darker colors read as more transparent, so pick a deeper tone if you want the most view-through, while lighter colors block slightly more light but less see-through - Shades wider than 96" have a maximum height of 84" (orders larger than 96" wide AND 84" long cannot be produced) - Bungee hold downs recommended to limit shade movement in the wind Browse all ​exterior shades to compare outdoor options, or step up to the ​Premium Exterior Outdoor Solar Shades for additional fabric and finish choices. Before you order, review the ​measuring guide and ​installation guide, and remember every shade is backed by the ​Fit or Free Guarantee. ## How to measure ### How to Measure: Inside Mount Let's make sure an inside mount will work for your installation! If you plan to install in between the posts of a patio, deck, pergola or similar structure, and mounting to the underside of a cross beam, then this is considered an inside mount. Using a metal tape measure, first check if you have sufficient depth: - Measure the depth of the mounting surface from front to back. To install the brackets, the depth must be at least 2 1/4" for shades without a cassette valance and 3 1/4" for shades with a cassette valance. To have a flush mount (meaning the shade is fully recessed within the opening) the depth must be at least 3" without a cassette valance and 3 1/4" for shades with a cassette valance. If your depth is not sufficient for mounting the brackets, please see our outside mount instructions. How to Measure: Let's start with the Width: - Measure inside of the opening/frame from left to right at the top of the opening to the nearest 1/8". If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering width. Now, let's do the Height: - Measure from the bottom of the cross beam/mounting surface down to wherever you would like the shade to stop in three places: on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. If the shade will go to the ground, we recommend leaving 6-12" of space for air flow and for room to install tie downs if selected. Write down all 3 measurements to the nearest 1/8" and circle the tallest. That is your ordering height. Note: Always provide us with the actual measurement of the opening. We will make the necessary deduction of approximately 1/8" to the width of the top of the shade to accommodate the installation brackets. The fabric portion of the shade will be approximately 7/8" – 1 3/8" narrower than the ordered width (up to 3/4" gap on each side between the window opening and the edge of the fabric). No deductions will be made to the ordered height. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iVr-DM711g ### How to Measure: Outside Mount Before you start measuring, decide where you want to mount your exterior shade – this can be on the wall of your home, on a cross beam of your deck, patio or gazebo, or any location that is sturdy enough to secure the shades. You will need at least 2 1/4" of flat vertical space above the window to mount the brackets for shades without a cassette valance, or at least 3" for shades with a cassette valance. There should also be no obstructions down the entire length of the area you plan to install the shade (handrails, hooks, or other protruding elements). Follow the directions below for where you'd like to install your shade. If you do not have sufficient vertical space for mounting the brackets, please see our inside mount instructions or consider a different installation location. Your ordered width will be the "tip to tip" measurement, which is the widest part of the top of the shade including the brackets and cassette valance (if applicable). The fabric portion of the shade will be approximately 1" – 1 1/2" narrower than the ordered width (up to 3/4" on each side. If you wish to have the fabric cover a specific width, we recommend ordering slightly wider – just ensure that you have enough additional horizontal space to mount the shade. #### On a Cross Beam or Above a Window (No Trim) Width: - Looking at your window and surrounding wall or other installation location, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2-3" on each side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. - Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including your desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width. Height: - Consider how far above the window or other opening you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Since the shade spools onto the roll, it does not need to be installed high above the window to have the shade fabric fully clear the window. - Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall or cross beam down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. If the shade will go to the ground, we recommend leaving 6-12" of space for air flow and for room to install tie downs if selected. That is your ordering height. #### Above a Window with Trim Width: - Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2-3" on either side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. - Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including any desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width. Height: - Consider how far above the window you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Since the shade spools onto the roll, it does not need to be installed high above the window to have the shade fabric fully clear the window. - Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above, or to the bottom edge of the trim if you prefer; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. Note: The shade fabric may rub against the trim when operating. If your trim is more than 1/2" thick, consider adding shims (not included) under the brackets for additional clearance. If your trim is 3/4" or thicker, we recommend ordering the shade with the reverse roll option. #### On The Window Trim Width: - We don't normally recommend mounting roller shades directly on the trim unless your window configuration doesn't allow for other placements. Your ordered width will be the bracket to bracket measurement which cannot exceed the width of your trim. However, the fabric portion of roller shades is always narrower than the ordered width, and will not extend to the edges of the trim. - Confirm that the height of your trim is at least the minimum height required for installing the mounting brackets. At the top of your window, use a steel measuring tape and measure from outer edge to outer edge of the trim. That is your ordering width. - Note that the fabric portion of the shade will be narrower than your ordered width. Height: - Measure from the top of your trim to the bottom of your trim or to the top of the windowsill if you have a protruding sill. That is your ordering height. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMlF6oK_NEU ## How to install - How to Install (PDF): https://cdn.toolfreeblinds.com/site/uploads/products/exterior-shades/deluxe-exterior-outdoor-solar-shades/documents/BLN-DEOS-install-instructions%201.pdf ## Questions & Answers 217 questions from shoppers, answered by Blindster: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/exterior-shades/deluxe-exterior-outdoor-solar-shades/questions ## Reviews 4.64 out of 5 from 684 reviews. All of them: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/exterior-shades/deluxe-exterior-outdoor-solar-shades/reviews - 5/5, Penny, 2026-10-19: "Shade fit perfectly!" - 5/5, Joseph, 2026-10-17: "I purchased the Ivory solar shades for five windows of slightly different size in our porch/sunroom. I sent off for a sample of the ivory color at 5% light and it was perfect. I ordered the valence and it looks great. I’m 70 years old and had no problem installing them on my own. I highly recommend this product!" - 5/5, Wanda, 2026-09-09: "Great product We are pleased with the shade and it was delivered on time" - 5/5, Charles, 2026-09-07: "The shade fir perfectly and we'e very pleased with the quality of the product and the work." - 5/5, Lora, 2026-09-01: "I love it. The color was perfect !Beautiful and well made. Well worth the purchase. I would definitely buy from them again."