More comfort outside
Make your patio a place you want to sit when the afternoon sun reaches it. We help you choose exterior shades that soften glare and suit the view you want to keep, with measuring and installation for your outdoor space.
Stuart · Treasure Coast · South Florida
A family-owned Stuart business with three generations of window treatment experience.
Shade for the way you spend time outside
Tell us what sends you back indoors. It might be direct sun on the seating area, glare across the table or a need for more privacy. We'll help you choose the fabric and explain whether insect screening should be part of the system.
Lower the shade when the sun reaches your patio, then raise it when you want the opening clear. Solar fabrics help manage direct sun and glare.
We'll show you how the fabric changes the light and view. App controls and sensors depend on the selected equipment; we'll explain the options and weather limits.
The right fabric can change how much of your patio is visible, while suitable insect mesh helps keep unwanted visitors out.
Privacy changes with light on either side of the screen. If no-see-ums are a concern, we'll discuss suitable small-insect mesh and the fit around the edges.
The Shutter Factory is family-owned and operated in Stuart. Tom Shinn grew up in the window treatment industry and started his own company in 2018, building on three generations of family experience. We bring that practical approach to your patio: listening to how you use it, explaining the fabric choices and checking the fit before you choose.
Look at your patio throughout the day
The sun moves, and so does the part of the patio you want to shade. We'll look at the openings and where you like to sit, then help you choose a fabric that balances shade, visibility and airflow.
Show us the seats or table you avoid when the sun gets strong. The direction of the opening and the time of day help us plan which areas to shade.
We bring fabric samples so you can see the difference between more open and denser weaves. We'll also talk about privacy when the patio is lit after dark.
Insect control takes suitable mesh and a fitted perimeter. We look at the sides, floor and surrounding openings as well as the fabric.
Measured for your outdoor space
We measure the openings, check where the shades can mount and look at power access. Your quote identifies the proposed fabric, hardware and controls. At installation, we test the movement and show you how to use the system, including when to retract it.
We'll also explain cleaning and the warranty terms for your selected shades.
Request an Exterior Shade ConsultationA quote for your patio
The size and number of openings, fabric, guide system and motor all affect the price. Mounting conditions and any electrical work also matter, so we assess the space before preparing your quote.
Tell us which part of the patio you most want to improve and the budget you have in mind. We'll help you understand the choices for that space.
A few helpful answers
They lower across an outdoor opening to help manage sun, glare or privacy, then raise when you want the space open. Insect control depends on suitable mesh and a properly fitted system. We'll explain which options match your priorities.
They can reduce direct sun at an opening, but the effect on indoor comfort and energy use varies with your windows, shade fabric and how you use the system. We don't promise a fixed temperature drop or savings percentage.
Follow the operating limits for the exact system and retract it when instructed. We'll explain those limits. An optional sensor doesn't make an everyday shade a hurricane-protection product.
Yes. We offer consultations in Jensen Beach, Vero Beach and other Treasure Coast communities. Tell us about your outdoor space and we'll help you arrange a visit.
Your local outdoor shade team
Our family-owned business is based in Stuart and serves homes across the Treasure Coast and South Florida. Explore our service areas, including Jensen Beach and Vero Beach, or contact us about your patio.
Make more time for the patio
Tell us where the sun gets in the way. We'll look at your space and show you suitable fabric options during a free in-home consultation.