Sun Shades For Patios

Jessica Zernike | May 11, 2020

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Create your own wonderful summer retreat using sun shades. Not only will your backyard look exquisite, you will also be able to protect yourself from the glare of direct sunlight and its harmful UV rays, thanks to the advantage that sun shades for patios provide. Create a natural environment that will not only draw you out to enjoy what spring and summer have to offer, but it will also draw out your entire family. Invite your friends over for a barbecue too. Get to relax and unwind on your patio without having to worry about getting drenched by the rain or the hot summer sun burning down directly on you.

Patios are available in different types, sizes, and prices. Therefore, choose the one that will work best for you.

Set the perfect cool and cozy ambiance in your patio thanks to this easy to install patio shade. Made from durable weather-resistant materials, it also comes with a neat, heat absorbent black exterior that will easily block away that excess heat.

Exterior Patio Shades - Block the Sun Not the View

Functional high-quality exterior patio shades designed to shield you from that scorching summer sun. The shades are relatively large in size, come in a neutral beige shade, and have thermal repelling capabilities that will keep your patio cool all year long.

Available in 2 colors, this sail is made of high-quality polyethylene and comes complete with strengthened corners to give it that extra bit of stability. Easy to attach to any kind of sturdy connection, the mesh is breathable. It allows the rain to go through while blocking out 90% of the UV rays.

This sail is made from the usual polyethylene while its sheer size means it can cover a vast area and give you a huge amount of shade from the sun. While it does protect you from UV rays, while also reducing the temperature, it does allow the breeze to pass through. Don’t expect it to protect you from the rain though.

Available in four different colors, this 12’ shade is made from polyethylene and it will protect you from up to 90% of the UV rays. Used to offer some cover from the sun in your yard or patio, it comes with its own ropes to help you attach it to anything that is stationary and high enough to give you the cover you want.

Available in 4 different colors, this shade sail will protect you from 90% of the UV rays while it also drops the temperature by 20 degrees. Made from high-density polyethylene, the breathable material allows for some breeze to pass through, keeping you cool underneath.

Available in 5 different colors, this sail is traditional in its design while it’s also a very functional item to have in your yard. Offering adequate protection from the sun and UV rays, it will drop the temperature by an impressive level. Easy to install, you can attach it to anywhere you want thanks to the hardware kit that comes with it.

Available in 3 different colors, this fabric shade is able to eliminate 95% of UV rays. Its curved edges allow for better tension retention while the stainless steel also gives it some solidity. It is resistant to both mold and mildew.

This large shade is perfect for giving you some cover in your yard. While it may stop a light drizzle, its primary use is to protect you from UV rays, which it does up to 90%. Made from polyethylene, it is also resistant to both mold and mildew, so no need to worry about what’s going on with the top of the shade.

ShelterLogic 12' x 12' Square Shade Sail

Available in either a sea or sand color, as well as 12’ or 16’ options, this sail is made from polyethylene and even though it is not the thickest, it still offers a certain amount of protection from the sun. Keep in mind that it allows rain to pass through, so it won’t sit and pool while the strongly stitched corners add some real strength to the sail.

Measuring 10’ across, this shade sail gives you a quick and easy way to get some extra protection from the sun in your yard. Install it by either attaching it via bolts to your house, yard buildings or even trees and you will then have a spot to cool off and get away from that sun and those damaging UV rays.

With 4 different color options, this sail is large at 18’ by 18’. The polyethylene fabric will not only offer protection from pretty much all levels of UV rays, but it also lowers the temperature by around 20 degrees. However, thanks to its clever design, it does allow some of the breeze through, giving you a cool place to chill in your yard.

Measuring 12’ by 12’, this shade is made from polyethylene, so it’s going to be showerproof. Complete with the required hardware kit, it’s easy to install it either in your home or you can even throw it between trees. Finished in terracotta color, it can provide you with ample shade from the sun.

Finished in a Cabo sand color, this shade sail is going to protect you from the sun as it blocks out the UV light. Created from polyethylene, it comes with everything you need to install it in your yard and at 12’ in size, it will certainly offer you a great deal of protection.

At 20” across, this is a large sail. But even though it is on the big side, it is still easy to install. Made from breathable fabric, it will protect you from the sun without making you feel stifled. Stainless steel eyelets and strengthened stitching mean this sunshade will last for years without becoming tired.

Available in 4 different colors, this shade sail is made from the usual polyethylene and offers you the chance to include some extra shade in your yard. Blocking out almost all UV rays, it is not waterproof so it will allow rain to come through. But on those warm days, it will offer you a cool place to relax.

Finished in either pebble or mocca, this shade sail is 12” across and it’s one of the easiest shades to install. Made from polyethylene, it’s showerproof as well as resistant to light while the corners are double stitched to make the entire thing even stronger.