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Skylight Shades

Skylight shades allow one to modulate the incoming light through the ceiling.

Cellular Shades

Cellular shades add solidity and trap a layer of air near the window.

Aluminum And Metal Awnings

These shades are prized for their low cost, durability, and simple maintenance. Watch out for rust at the joints especially in areas where there is a lot of cold, wet weather.

Arbor Designs Arbors are similar to pergolas but much smaller - like an arched entryway into a garden or other outdoor area. Use arbors to decorate but do not rely on them for shading as the size is inapprorpriate.

Shade Sails

Shade sails are more artistically and architecturally expressive pieces of outdoor shades composed of very large fabrics that are stretched in unconventional shapes, usually by hooks and poles or attachments to buildings.

Additional Resources

There are multiple avenues for seeking out more specific information about outdoor shades or obtaining outdoor shades for your home.

Some of these companies make their own shade products whilst others are retailers for different kinds of shades. Take a look at each of the choices above.

Interested in building your own outdoor shades? Consider getting Ted's plans for all your personal construction needs.

Pergolas and gazebos

These are free-standing or add-on structures which aid in shading for the exterior of a home.

Patio and deck awning

Modern retractable awnings extend far out over a deck, at the same time shading the exterior and reducing the amount of light entering windows, doors etc.