Retractable exterior shade screens installed by A to Z Shades and Shutters

Sun Protection and Outdoor Comfort

Exterior Shade Solutions for Arizona Properties

Awnings, patio covers, carport covers, retractable screens, security shutters and shade structures, designed and installed for homes and businesses across Mesa and the Phoenix valley.

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Established
2022Family Run Arizona Company

13 Years
ExperienceIn the Shade Industry

AZ ROC#
342935Licensed Contractor

8 Local
Service AreasAcross the Phoenix Valley

Where to Start

Shade the Outside First

Protecting outdoor living space from intense sun starts at the perimeter of the building. Rooms behind shaded glass stay cooler and benefit from interior window treatments, and most of our projects combine the two.

Residential patios, courtyards and windows
Restaurant, retail and office exteriors
HOA and apartment community common areas
Carports, RV parking and equipment shade

Heat Blocked Outside

Exterior shade stops sun before it reaches glass, which does more for indoor temperature than any interior product.

More Usable Square Footage

A shaded patio, courtyard or carport becomes space you actually use through the warm months.

Weather and Wind Rated

Systems selected and anchored for monsoon wind, dust and heavy summer sun.

Installed by Our Crew

The same team that measures your property installs the system and tests every control.

Exterior Product Lines

Seven Ways to Cover Outdoor Space

Each system suits a different opening, budget and level of permanence. We walk the property with you and recommend the one that fits.

Retractable patio awning extended over an outdoor seating area

Awnings

Retractable and fixed awnings that shade patios, windows and storefronts on demand.

Custom aluminum patio cover over a backyard patio

Patio Covers

Insulated, solid, lattice and pergola style covers built for full sun exposure.

Freestanding carport cover beside an Arizona home

Carport Covers

Carport and RV covers that keep vehicles out of the heat and off the driveway.

Roll down exterior shade screen on a covered patio

Retractable Shades

Motorized and manual roll down screens for patios, porches and open walls.

Rolling security shutter installed above a window opening

Security Shutters

Rolling shutters that secure openings and shade glass at the same time.

Pergola shade structure in a residential backyard

Shade Structures

Pergolas and louvered structures that create shade where there is no roofline.

Technician servicing an exterior shade system

Shade Repairs

Repairs, part replacement and new fabric for awnings and shade systems you already own.

Arizona Considerations

Built for Heat, Dust and Monsoon Season

Desert exposure is unforgiving. Fabric fades, hardware seizes and cheap frames chalk out within a few seasons. We specify UV resistant, fade resistant and mildew resistant materials, and we anchor every structure for wind. When an older system finally gives out, a repair or fabric swap is often all it needs.

West and south exposures get priority in the design
Fabrics rated for sun, wind, rain and mildew
Motors and controls protected from dust intrusion
Finishes chosen to resist chalking and fading
Anchoring detailed for monsoon wind loads

Common Questions

Exterior Shade Questions We Hear Most

A few answers that come up on nearly every exterior shade estimate in the Valley.

Question 01

Every system we install is anchored for local wind loads and built from materials rated for sun, wind, rain and mildew. Retractable awnings can be closed when a storm rolls in, and shade structures are engineered to stay put year round.

Still deciding? We answer the rest in your free in home consultation.

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Also Available

Manufacturer Backed Systems

We install SunSetter awnings, Solara adjustable patio covers, Aluma-Cover structures and Sunbrella fabrics, so parts and replacement fabric stay available long after the install. See the full list of brands we carry.