Outdoor patio shades protect you from the notorious South Florida sun and give you long lasting operation, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor space. The outdoor shades are made of a weather-tested, high-quality vinyl and are waterproof. The shades come in different colors and opacities. Whether you are in the need of an outdoor blackout shade that gives you total privacy and blocks out the sun, or you just want to keep out some heat and maintain a view of your surroundings while allowing light to filter through the shade, there are many different ways A Shade Above’s patio shades can enhance your outdoor space.

Rain is not an issue – these patio shades are waterproof and can be cleaned with water and soap. Our blackout outdoor shade is the only waterproof room darkening shade on the market.

If you live in South Florida, you need to know that your outdoor shades can hold up in a tropical climate. That’s why it’s crucial to purchase high-quality outdoor shades that will not suffer sun damage.

A Shade Above’s outdoor shades are designed for the tough South Florida climate. The shade material is made in Spain and specifically tailored to withstand the Florida heat. The patio shades are durable and waterproof. While it’s best to raise patio shades when they’re not in use, if you want to leave your shade in the down position when you’re not outdoors, the zippered track system can withstand tropical storm force winds and is designed to keep the shades in the down position most of the time. This is important if you’re installing the retractable screen and want to keep bugs out even when you’re not home.

Waterproof outdoor shades have multiple purposes. The ability to get wet from the rain allows them to be installed outdoors. They can also keep out rain to varying degrees. If you plan to be on your patio during a rain storm, the blackout patio shade can keep out the most rain. Some of the higher opacity shades give you maximum view, but rain will better penetrate the shade. This is ideal for homeowners who want to keep out bugs and heat, but don’t plan to be on the patio during rain storms and aren’t concerned about privacy. Whether or not you choose an opacity that keeps the rain out, all of the outdoor shades are waterproof and are meant to get wet. They can also withstand Florida heat and storms and are a very beneficial addition to your outdoor space.