3% Classic Exterior Sheer Weave Solars – Outdoor Sun Protection with Style & Visibility Create a more comfortable and stylish outdoor living space with the 3% Classic Exterior Sheer Weave Solars from Select Blinds. Designed to filter 97% of harmful UV rays, these high-performance exterior solar shades reduce heat and glare while still preserving your view. Perfect for patios, pergolas, sunrooms, and outdoor dining areas, they provide reliable daytime privacy and sun control without sacrificing the natural light and airflow you love. Key Features & Customization Options 3% openness solar fabric reduces glare and UV exposure while maintaining visibility Ideal for high-sun areas: helps lower outdoor and adjacent indoor temperatures Customize your perfect fit with the “Measure Your Windows” tool Personalize lift systems including cordless and continuous loop Tailor roll direction, headrail style, and bottom rail style Select from a wide variety of contemporary colors and textured weaves in the Select Colors section—neutral, modern, and bold options available Designed for DIYers, Backed by Experts At Select Blinds, each shade is custom handcrafted with care. With over 170 products and more than 1,800 color combinations, we help you find the perfect solution for any window or outdoor opening. Every order ships free to your door, and our support team is available to assist you throughout your DIY installation journey. Want expert tips and patio shade inspiration? Visit our blog: https://blog.selectblinds.com/ Upgrade your exterior with the 3% Classic Exterior Sheer Weave Solars—engineered for performance, comfort, and effortless outdoor elegance. Sample First Concerned about getting the correct color, pattern or material? Don't be. We'll send you up to 15 free samples of any product so you can order with confidence and know exactly what your custom color will look and feel like. And we'll ship them to you for free! Pick Your Color / Get FREE Samples Happy Customers "We order the “Bronze” colored solar shade for our Lanai. It’s a beautiful color and a really nice addition to our “hang out” area. The measuring, ordering and installation by my husband was a very simple process. Do not hesitate ordering from Select Blinds, we are very happy we did."- Gail P., Cape Coral, FL "The solar shades seem to be made of high quality material. They arrived on time, fit perfectly and were easy to install."- Scott H., Winchester, TN See More Reviews
Recommendations Deductions may vary +/- 1/8". Do not account for factory deductions when measuring for your shade. Deduction information detailed in the table below. Products come with 6 - 10 inches of extra fabric to conceal the roller. These fabrics are not privacy shades and may allow visibility through them depending on the lighting. Hold Down Brackets available only if the Exposed Hembar or the Fabric Wrapped Exposed hembar is ordered. Cassette options: Min 15 1/2", Max 115" wide. Min 24", Max 96" height. Shades over 96" wide will have a maximum height of 84". The safety device is required by law and must be applied on chain loops and prevents free-hanging loops in operating chains. Install the safety device at the maximum distance possible from the control mechanism to prevent slack in the loop. Dimensions Depth Height Width Height Width WidthHeightHeadrail DeductionsFabric DeductionsRequired Mounting SpaceCassette Dimensions 24" - 84" Cordless Lift 15" - 115" Continuous Cord Loop 24" - 84" Cordless Lift 25" - 108" Continuous Cord Loop Inside Mount: All Lift Styles: 1/4" Outside Mount: All Lift Styles: No Deductions Cordless Lift (Can vary up to +1/4"): Exposed Roll or Cassette: 1 1/8" Continuous Cord Loop: Exposed Roll or Cassette: 1 1/8" Inside Mount Minimum Depth: 2 1/4" Exposed Roll 3 1/4" Cassette Inside Mount Flush Depth: 3" Exposed Roll 3 1/4" Cassette Outside Mount Minimum Space: 1 3/8" All Lift Styles Shades up to 96" wide: Depth: 3 1/4" Height: 3" Shades over 96" wide (Large Cassette): Depth 3 3/4" Height: 3 5/8"