Exterior shading · Columbus & Central Ohio
Exterior Solar Shades & Patio Screens in Columbus, OH
“Amazing sun shade/bug screen for our garage.”
Outdoor solar shades stop heat and glare before they ever reach the glass. Cooler rooms, a usable patio on a July afternoon, and privacy when you want it.
We install Draper exterior ZIP shades and InsolRoll exterior shading systems, including Oasis® patio shades, on porches, pergolas, patios, garages, and windows across Central Ohio. Our own team measures every opening and installs every shade.
What we install
Outdoor shades for every opening
Patio shades
InsolRoll Oasis® patio shades for porches, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces.
Draper exterior ZIP shades
Draper ZIP shades use a zipper edge that holds the fabric in side tracks for a tight, clean fit.
Insect screens
Patio insect shades and retractable insect screens that keep bugs out without a permanent screen wall.
Exterior window shades
Solar shades mounted outside the window, including privacy shades.
Garages & big openings
Shade the whole opening
Exterior shades work on openings far larger than a window: garage doors turned into living space, screened porches, and long pergola runs. Motorized, a big span comes down with one touch.
Motorized & automated
InsolRoll offers hardwired, battery, and solar-powered motorized patio shades, with smart-home integration. See motorized shades.
How it works
From site visit to finished install
1. Site visit
We measure every opening and check mounting surfaces, sun exposure, and wind.
2. Fabric & system plan
Fabric openness and color, track style, and manual or motorized operation.
3. Firm quote
A written quote for shades and installation, with no surprises later.
4. Professional install
Mounted and tested by our own team, with motors programmed before we leave.
Common questions
Exterior shade questions we get asked
Why put shades outside instead of inside?
Exterior shades stop the sun’s heat before it reaches the glass, while interior shades deal with it after it’s already inside. That makes exterior shades especially effective on hot, west-facing glass and outdoor living spaces.
Can I still see out through exterior solar shades?
Yes. Solar screen fabrics cut heat and glare while letting you see out, and more open fabrics keep more of the view.
Can exterior shades keep bugs out?
Yes. InsolRoll makes patio insect shades and retractable insect screens that keep bugs off the porch and roll away when you don’t need them.
Can exterior shades be motorized?
Yes. InsolRoll offers hardwired, battery, and solar-powered motorized patio shades, with smart-home integration.
How much do exterior shades cost?
Price depends on the size of each opening, fabric, track style, and whether the shade is manual or motorized. Every opening is measured in person and the visit ends with a written, firm quote.
Do you install Draper exterior ZIP shades in Columbus?
Yes. Olsson Smart Shades is a locally owned, authorized Draper dealer based in Plain City. We measure and install Draper exterior ZIP shades on patios, porches, and windows across Columbus and Central Ohio, with a free in-home consultation. Call (614) 907-0976.
Service area
Exterior shade installation across Central Ohio
We install exterior shades throughout the Columbus metro, working out of 7780 Corporate Blvd, Suite 1506, Plain City, OH 43064. Also see our motorized shades, roller shades, and full product line.
Reviews
What our clients say
Complimentary in-home consultation
Let’s design every window in your home.
We bring real samples to your home, measure every window, and help you choose what fits your light, your style, and your budget.
- Written quote the same day we measure, not next week.
- Installed by our own team. Nothing is subcontracted.
- A real person answers. No call center, no answering machine.
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