Exterior shading · Columbus & Central Ohio
Exterior Solar Shades & Patio Screens in Columbus, OH
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 InsolRoll exterior shading systems, including Oasis® patio shades, on porches, pergolas, patios, garages, and windows across Central Ohio. The owner 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.
Zipper track shades
Tension zipper shades that hold 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.
Service area
Exterior shade installation across Central Ohio
We install exterior shades throughout the Columbus metro, working out of 7780 Corporate Blvd, Plain City, OH 43064. Also see our motorized shades, roller shades, and full product line.