Tim's New Patio Blocks Winter At The Push Of A Button
Tim’s Patio Blocks Winter With One Button
And Lets His Pup Out On Command
Our Exterior Shades Turned His Back
Deck Into A Year-Round Space
“Alexa, dogs out.”
Tim says it from his couch, then a patio shade lifts automatically so his pup can run into the yard.
A moment later, it drops back down, sealing the space from the 20° wind chill outside.
It’s a small moment that shows how his patio works now.
Because not long ago, that same wind made the space unusable.
Cold air moved straight through the patio and pulled heat away instantly. Even bundled up, it wasn’t comfortable to sit outside. This meant the deck sat mostly empty for months, with furniture covered and unused.
Then our Solar Shield Blinds team installed motorized 95% exterior solar shades – like “sunglasses” for a patio. It keeps the beautiful view – but blocks winter.
By cutting the wind, the heat stays in, and the entire space works differently.
Now Tim can sit outside in a T-shirt… in the middle of winter.
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The Day Tim Stopped The Wind (But Kept The Fresh Air)
One of the clearest benefits of our exterior shades happened right after we installed them..
On a windy Missouri day, Tim stepped outside holding a windsock.
With the shades raised, it whipped violently in the wind. Then he pressed the remote…
The shades dropped. And within seconds, the windsock went completely still.
The same wind that lashed the patio just seconds before was now blocked… while light and visibility remained.
And that’s the difference our specialized shades make.
These aren’t standard screens. The 95% density cuts wind movement enough for the space to stabilize, without closing it in.
That means you enjoy the view without the nasty weather.
Turning A Weather-Dependent Patio Into A Daily Living Space
Before the shades, the patio depended entirely on the weather.
Wind made it uncomfortable within minutes. Cold air pushed everyone inside. Even sunny days could feel harsh and exposed.
But once our shade solution tamed the wind, everything changed.
The patio now holds warmth coming from inside the home instead of losing it immediately. Tim can open the door in colder months and actually use the space.
What used to sit empty is now part of everyday life. It’s a cozy space the family uses even in cold, rain, or snow.
Privacy Without Losing The View: Like Sunglasses On The Patio
One of the biggest unexpected benefits was privacy.
Our 95%-shaded solar screens act like sunglasses for the patio.
During the day, Tim can see out clearly… blue skies, green grass, the full backyard view.
But from the outside looking in, neighbors can’t see inside.
That means the family can relax, watch TV, and spend time together without feeling exposed.
Open view out. Privacy in.
A Patio He Never Has To Pack Up Or Cover
Before the shades, bad weather meant constant work.
Covering furniture. Moving cushions. Protecting everything from wind and rain.
Now, the patio stays set up 24/7.
Furniture, plants, and even a non-outdoor TV stay outside year-round.
When it rains, the only effect is light condensation on the inside of the screens. Everything underneath stays protected and ready to use.
What used to require constant setup and teardown is now just… always ready.
Outdoor Comfort For Homes AND Businesses
Tim’s patio is just one example.
These same weather-resistant privacy shades are used to control outdoor environments for businesses as well.
At Meddy’s restaurant, Solar Shield Blinds installed a similar system that turned their patio into year-round seating, even during colder months.
What was once weather-dependent became usable, consistent space.
Whether it’s a backyard or a commercial patio, the principle is the same:
Control the wind – and the space works.
