What Is A Manual Sun Shade For Patio?
Manual sun shades for the patio are operated manually. They use a pull chain clutch to control the shades. You can roll the sun shades up and down using a pull chain system designed for easy lifting. The mechanical advantage created by the bead chain and pulley ratio allows the pull force needed to lift the shade to be significantly less than the weight of the shade.
How Does A Manual Outdoor Patio Sun Shade Work?
The image below shows outdoor sun shade clutches. These clutches are designed to roll the shade up and down by pulling on a chain. Pull the chain in one direction to lower the shade, and pull it in the opposite direction to raise it. Inside the clutch, there are pins and springs that prevent the shade from rolling down on its own, which is crucial to avoid the wind pulling the fabric off the tube. The roll shade will stop moving as soon as you stop pulling on the chain, allowing you to position the shade at the desired height. The shade will remain at that height due to the mechanism of the geared clutch.
Rollease R24 Exterior Clutch
Features:
Exterior grade, Stainless steel internal components
Maximum shade weight 24lbs
Uses #10 Stainless Steel bead chain
Manufactured in the USA by Rollease
Measurements, Face = 3-9/16 width, 4-1/2″ height
Rust-resistant, made for outdoor operation, with stainless springs
Fits 1-1/2″ tubes and 2″ and 2-1/2″ with tube adapters
24 notches which are the spaces the chain fits into
No adjustments ever needed
Ease of pull and smooth uninterrupted lifting
About Rollease, The Clutch Manufacturer
Rollease has been manufacturing reliable clutches in the U.S. for over 30 years and is recognized as a market leader in dependability, reliability, and strength. The company introduced the durable R24 clutch in 1982 and has maintained its position at the forefront of the market ever since. They developed this clutch correctly on the first attempt and have made no changes to its design since then. No other clutch manufacturer has introduced a product that rivals it. Competitors consider Rollease clutches to be the industry standard.
The R24 clutch is specifically designed to handle shades with a combined fabric and hem weight of up to 24 lbs. It is built to withstand heavy use for many years. The clutch features a unique and proprietary multi-spring design, which ensures a smooth pull and ease of operation. Additionally, the clutch never requires adjustments.
Do Your Outdoor Patio Shades Keep The Bugs Out?
My outdoor patio roller shades DO NOT keep the bugs out. My patio shades are strictly for sun shade protection. If you need a system to keep the bugs out, you will want a system with tracks. For a system with tracks, the shades will slide into the tracks by way of a zipper. The zipper is glued to the legs of the fabric and runs between the tracks. For a system to keep the bugs out, you will want to use a zippertrack system.
How easy is it to roll up a manual outdoor sun shade?
The roller shade clutch is designed to make it easy to pull up an outdoor roller shade. The pull chain has a gear ratio that allows for effortless raising of the shade. As a result, the force needed to lift the roller shade is significantly less than the weight of the outdoor sunshade.
What are your prices like for manual patio sun shades in the Austin area?
Pricing Examples:
I installed these 6 Brown 97% fabric manual patio sun shades in 2021 for this Austin TX house for only $2500. I shaded his entire patio with 6 outdoor roller shades for only $2500.
Roller shades are designed for providing sun shade on patios, while for interior sun shade within a home, solar screens are recommended. Solar screens are custom-made to cover windows.
In 2021 I installed these two outdoor patio shades out in Lakeway for only $1100.
In 2021 out in Belterra I installed these two outdoor shades for only $1200.
To shade your windows, you will want to use solar screens for windows.
As of 2021 this Round Rock Texas home’s back patio is now shaded with my outdoor solar shades. The total cost for this project was $882
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