3% Solar Shades | Outdoor Window Coverings

Product Details

Create a more comfortable and stylish outdoor living space with the 3% Classic Outdoor Sheer Weave Solar Shades 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.

Why They Are Loved

Customization Options

Lift Styles for Hassle-Free Operation
- Cordless Lift: Enjoy a clutter-free aesthetic that’s child-safe and pet-safe, eliminating dangling cords.
- Continuous Cord Loop: Ideal for larger or heavier outdoor shades, maintaining tension for smoother control.
Roll Position: Choose standard roll for a sleek silhouette or reverse roll to display more of the fabric’s texture.
Headrails: Opt for a cassette headrail or valance to discreetly hide hardware and achieve a refined, cohesive appearance.
Additional Upgrades
- Exposed Bottom Rail
- Fabric Wrapped Bottom Rail

The Select Blinds Difference

DIY-friendly

Handcrafted to order

Free shipping

Measuring protection guarantee

Free 3 year limited warranty

Select Blinds is committed to making home improvement easy and accessible. Our DIY-friendly design ensures a straightforward installation process, and every product is shipped free to your doorstep for your convenience.

With over 170 products and 1,800 colors to choose from, Select Blinds offers unmatched variety and quality in custom window treatments. Each product is handcrafted with care to ensure exceptional results you’ll love.

Specifications

Width

15" - 115"

*Varies by lift style

Height

24" - 108"

*Varies by lift style

Depth

2 1/4"

*Minimum

Headrail Height

3" - 3 3/4"

*Varies by size

Dimensions by Configuration

Configuration	Width	Height	Required Mounting Space	Headrail Dimensions
Cordless Lift	24" - 84"	24" - 84"	2 1/4" Minimum Exposed Roll Depth 3" Flush Exposed Roll Depth 3 1/4" Minimum Cassette Depth 3 1/4" Flush Cassette Depth 1 3/8" Minimum Outside Mount Space	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"
Continuous Cord Loop	15" - 115"	25" - 108"	2 1/4" Minimum Exposed Roll Depth 3" Flush Exposed Roll Depth 3 1/4" Minimum Cassette Depth 3 1/4" Flush Cassette Depth 1 3/8" Minimum Outside Mount Space	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"

Fit & Factory Deductions

Recommendations

Good to Know

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.

Measuring

Inside Mount Instructions

Measuring the width

Measuring the height

Start by measuring the height from the inside of the window’s frame (the left, middle, and right).
Record the largest height out of the 3 measurements up to the nearest 1/8”.
If you get a 1/16” or 1/32” increment, round up to the nearest 1/8”. (For Example, If the largest measurement is 24 9/16", round up to 24 5/8". If it's 24 1/2", no need to round up.)
This will be the height you order.

Outside Mount Instructions

An outside mount is a great choice for better light coverage, since it fully covers the window and frame. To get the right fit, you’ll need to account for a few extra measurements when placing your order. We’ll custom make your shade to the exact dimensions you provide—no automatic additions are made.

Flat Surface Requirements

Start by choosing where you’d like to mount your shade. You’ll need at least 1-2½” of flat mounting space. For more details, check the product page and review the “Specifications” tab.

Measuring the width

Measuring the height

The height of the window needs to be exact. Start with measuring from the left, the middle, and finish up by measuring the right of the window opening. You’ll use the largest of the three measurements and add the recommended minimum of 4 inches. This will ensure the window is properly covered.
You now have the correct height to use when ordering your exterior solar shades.

Measuring Tips

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Measure Instructions

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Shipping & Production

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Freight Surcharge Chart	SelectBlinds	Other Retailers
Blinds and shades under 94" wide	Free	Free
Blinds and shades 94" wide & above	Free	$70 per oversize product
Vertical blinds 94" in height or width & above	Free	$70 per oversize product
Some Shutters	Free	$70 per oversize product

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