With the addition of patio shades, your covered outdoor areas can become more inviting, cooler and more comfortable places for relaxing or entertaining. They feature solar fabrics which control heat and glare while still allowing you to see through to the outside and are specifically designed to withstand humidity and moisture while resisting mildew. There are both motorized and manually operated options and all roll up into a neat and inconspicuous housing when they are raised. Patio shades are a convenient way to greatly enhance the comfort and usability of a covered patio area.