Outdoor & Patio Shades in Austin, Reclaim Your Patio From the Texas Sun.
A patio with a Hill Country view is one of the best parts of an Austin home, until the afternoon sun drives you inside. Exterior shades give it back. Request a Free ConsultationLocally Owned
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The Patio Problem, and How Exterior Shades Solve It
The Problem: A deck or patio with a Hill Country view is one of the best parts of an Austin home, but on a bright afternoon the intense Texas sun and glare can drive you inside, heat the adjacent rooms, and fade your outdoor furniture. The best spot in the house goes unused when the sun is highest.
The Solution: Exterior shades and solar screens fix it. They block UV and radiant heat before it reaches you, cut glare, and add privacy, all while preserving your view, so you can enjoy your patio, porch, or deck on the sunniest days and extend your outdoor season. They also keep the adjacent rooms cooler. Manual or motorized, built to handle Texas weather, and installed for a clean, precise fit.
Exterior Shades
Block Heat Before It Reaches You
Mounted outside the glass or around your patio, solar screens stop radiant heat and UV before they enter, cut glare, and keep adjacent rooms cooler while preserving your view. The workhorse for Austin’s sun.
Retractable Awnings
Shade and Bug Protection on Demand
Roll screens down when you want shade and privacy, retract them out of sight when you do not. A clean, flexible way to make a porch or patio usable from spring through fall.
Locally Owned & Operated
Why Austin Chooses MITS for Outdoor & Patio Shades
Locally owned with 160+ 5-star reviews, we size and install exterior shades to handle the Texas sun and weather, manual or motorized, for a clean, secure fit that lasts. We know what holds up on an exposed Austin patio.
You see options in your own outdoor space, and we set up any motorization so your shades drop and raise on command from day one.
Built for the Austin Climate
We specialize in solar shades that block heat and up to 99% of UV, including spectrally selective fabrics tuned for the intense Austin sun, plus cellular shades that lower your energy bill.
Experience You Can Trust
Locally owned and operated, with 160+ 5-star Google reviews and a design team that handles millimeter-perfect measuring and installation. You work with local experts from samples to the final window.
Elevated & Smart
Elevated Hill Country design, engineered for the climate, with smart motorization so you can control even the tallest view windows by remote, app, or schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor & Patio Shades in Austin
Do outdoor shades really keep my patio and house cooler?
Yes. Exterior solar screens block radiant heat and UV before they reach you or the glass, which keeps your patio usable and helps keep adjacent rooms cooler. Blocking heat outside the window is more effective than stopping it once it is inside.
Motorized options let you drop the shades for the afternoon sun and raise them in the evening.
Can outdoor shades be motorized?
Yes. Motorized patio shades lower and raise by remote, app, or schedule, which is ideal for large patios and outdoor living rooms. We offer wind-smart options suited to Texas weather and set up the automation during installation.
Will exterior shades hold up to Texas sun and storms?
Yes. We use exterior-grade fabrics and hardware built for sun, heat, and wind, and we size and install each shade to handle an exposed Austin patio. We help you choose options suited to your site.
Do outdoor shades block the view?
No. Solar-screen fabrics cut heat, UV, and glare while preserving your outward view and daylight, so you keep the Hill Country view while staying comfortable.