Create a more comfortable outdoor space with custom retractable patio shades from All Pro Shade Concepts. Our exterior drop shades give Cave Creek homeowners more control over sunlight, glare, privacy, and exposure around covered patios and outdoor entertaining areas.
Choose from cable-guided and Sealed Track systems, with motorized and manual options available depending on the shade system. Explore our full selection of retractable patio shades or request a free estimate for your Cave Creek home.
A covered patio can still receive significant sunlight from the open sides, especially as the sun gets lower in the afternoon. Retractable patio shades allow you to add protection where you need it without permanently enclosing your outdoor space.
All Pro Shade Concepts customizes each patio shade system around the size of the opening, how the patio is used, the amount of shade and privacy desired, and the homeowner’s preferred appearance.
Whether you want shade around an outdoor seating area, poolside patio, outdoor kitchen, or entertaining space, our team can help determine which patio shade system makes the most sense for your Cave Creek property.
Create a more comfortable outdoor space with custom retractable patio shades from All Pro Shade Concepts. We install two primary patio shade systems for Cave Creek homeowners: motorized Sealed Track shades and Cable-Guided shades that can be manual or motorized.
Both systems are custom-sized for your patio and are available with multiple fabric and hardware options. The best choice depends on the size and layout of your outdoor space, the amount of shade and privacy you want, and whether you prefer manual or motorized operation.
Explore our complete selection of retractable patio shades.
A covered patio can still receive significant sunlight through its open sides, particularly as the sun moves lower in the morning or afternoon. Exterior patio shades give you more control over sunlight, glare, and privacy without permanently enclosing your outdoor space.
All Pro Shade Concepts installs two different patio shade systems:
Sealed Track Patio Shades
Our Sealed Track system is motorized and keeps the shade fabric secured within side tracks as it raises and lowers. This creates a more enclosed outdoor space and can also help keep bugs and blowing debris out of the patio area.
Cable-Guided Patio Shades
Our Cable-Guided system uses heavy-duty cables to guide the shade as it extends and retracts. Cable-Guided shades are available in both manual and motorized configurations, giving homeowners more flexibility when choosing how they want to operate their shades.
Our team can evaluate your Cave Creek patio and help determine which system is best suited to your space and goals.
For Cave Creek homeowners who want convenient operation and a more enclosed patio environment, All Pro’s Sealed Track patio shades are fully motorized.
With the push of a button, the shades can be lowered to reduce direct sunlight, glare, and exposure around your patio, then retracted when you want a more open outdoor space.
Because the fabric remains secured within the side tracks, Sealed Track shades can also help keep bugs and blowing debris outside the patio area. This makes them a popular option for homeowners looking to create the feel of an outdoor Arizona room while retaining the ability to open the space when desired.
Learn more about our Sealed Track patio shade system and browse all retractable patio shades.
Cable-Guided patio shades provide a more open style of exterior shade while still helping reduce direct sunlight and glare around covered patios.
Unlike Sealed Track shades, Cable-Guided patio shades can be installed with either manual or motorized operation.
A manual system can be a good choice for homeowners who want a straightforward shade solution, while motorization offers the convenience of raising and lowering the shade with controls.
Heavy-duty cables help guide the shade as it moves, making Cable-Guided systems a versatile option for patios where homeowners want flexible shade without creating the more enclosed feel of a Sealed Track system.
Learn more about Cable-Guided patio shades.
The right patio shade system depends on what you want the shades to accomplish.
| Feature | Sealed Track | Cable-Guided |
|---|---|---|
| Operation | Motorized | Manual or motorized |
| Side guidance | Fabric secured in tracks | Heavy-duty guide cables |
| Patio feel | More enclosed | More open |
| Helps block sun/glare | Yes | Yes |
| Increased privacy | Yes | Yes |
| Helps keep bugs/debris out | Yes | More limited |
| Retractable | Yes | Yes |
Choose Sealed Track shades if you want motorized operation and a more enclosed patio environment.
Choose Cable-Guided shades if you prefer a more open shade system and want the option of either manual or motorized operation.
Not sure which one fits your Cave Creek home? All Pro can review your patio during a free consultation and recommend the appropriate system.
All Pro patio shades are custom-built around the openings of your patio rather than relying on standard pre-sized screens.
Sealed Track systems are motorized and can accommodate large patio openings, making them well suited for homeowners who want convenient operation and a more enclosed outdoor space.
Cable-Guided systems are available with manual or motorized operation and use tensioned cables to guide the shade as it moves.
Both systems offer customizable fabric and hardware options so you can choose the level of shade, visibility, privacy, and appearance that works best for your home.
During your consultation, our team will help determine the appropriate system, dimensions, fabric, colors, and operating method for your Cave Creek property.
Every patio shade installation starts with evaluating the space you want to shade. All Pro Shade Concepts provides free consultations for Cave Creek homeowners so our team can measure the patio openings and learn how you want to use the space.
We’ll help you decide between a motorized Sealed Track system or a manual or motorized Cable-Guided system based on your patio layout, shade needs, privacy goals, and preferred operation.
From there, you can select your fabric, hardware colors, and other available options. Once your custom shades are ready, our installation team installs the system and shows you how to properly operate and care for it.
The result is a patio shade system designed specifically for your Cave Creek home and outdoor living space.
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The main difference is how the shade is guided and operated. Sealed Track patio shades are motorized and keep the fabric secured inside side tracks, creating a more enclosed outdoor space. They can also help keep bugs and blowing debris outside the patio area.
Cable-Guided patio shades use heavy-duty cables to guide the shade as it raises and lowers. They are available with either manual or motorized operation, making them a flexible option for Cave Creek homeowners who prefer a more open patio feel.
Learn more about our retractable patio shades.
Yes. All Pro Shade Concepts offers several motorized patio shade options. Sealed Track systems are motorized, while Cable-Guided patio shades can be either manual or motorized.
Motorization makes it easy to raise or lower your shades as sunlight changes throughout the day and can be especially convenient for larger patio openings.
Yes. Homeowners who prefer manual operation can choose a Cable-Guided patio shade system with manual controls. Cable-Guided shades can also be motorized if you prefer the convenience of operating your shades with controls.
Sealed Track patio shades are motorized systems.
Yes. Retractable patio shades can help reduce direct sunlight and glare around covered patios while also providing additional privacy. Because the shades can be raised and lowered, you can add protection when you need it without permanently enclosing your outdoor space.
They can be especially useful around outdoor seating areas, pool patios, outdoor kitchens, and other spaces that receive strong morning or afternoon sun.
Yes. Because the fabric is held within side tracks, Sealed Track patio shades create a more enclosed environment than Cable-Guided shades. When lowered, they can help reduce bugs and blowing debris entering a covered patio area.
This makes Sealed Track systems a popular option for homeowners who want to create the feel of a more protected Arizona outdoor room while still having the ability to retract the shades.
Yes. Exterior patio shades can increase privacy around your outdoor living space while also reducing direct sunlight and glare. The amount of visibility through the shade depends on the fabric and openness level you select.
All Pro offers different fabric options so you can balance shade, privacy, and your ability to see outside.
The best system depends on your patio and how you want to use it.
A motorized Sealed Track system may be the better choice if you want a more enclosed outdoor space, convenient motorized operation, and additional protection from bugs and debris.
A Cable-Guided system may be a better fit if you prefer a more open appearance and want the choice between manual or motorized operation.
All Pro can measure your patio and explain the advantages of each system during your free consultation.
Yes. All Pro’s patio shades are custom-sized for your outdoor space and are available with different fabric, hardware, and color options. You can also choose fabrics with different levels of openness depending on how much sunlight, visibility, and privacy you want.
Explore available options on our retractable patio shades page.
Retractable patio shades should always be operated according to the recommendations for your specific shade system and current weather conditions. One advantage of retractable shades is the ability to raise and secure them when conditions require it.
For more information, read our guide to Arizona awnings and patio shades during monsoon season.
Yes. All Pro Shade Concepts provides free estimates for Cave Creek homeowners considering exterior patio shades. Our team can evaluate your patio openings, take measurements, and help you compare motorized Sealed Track shades with manual or motorized Cable-Guided shades.
Ready to improve the comfort and usability of your Cave Creek patio? Request a free estimate today.
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Other Shade Solutions Available in Cave Creek
In addition to patio shades, All Pro Shade Concepts also installs retractable awnings and window sun screens for Cave Creek homeowners. Our team can help determine which shade solution is best suited to different areas of your property.
