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Not every opening is the same, and a good system respects that. Each shade should be measured on site and built to fit the space exactly, whether it is a screened porch, a lanai or a garage opening. Solar screen fabric comes in several openness levels, so you can pick how much light, heat and view you want to let through.
Zipper-style side channels hold the fabric's edges in a track, sealing out mosquitoes and keeping the screen steady when the wind kicks up. Control options include a remote, a wall switch, a smartphone app, or voice control through your smart-home system. Finally, the install should be neat, with motors and wiring hidden so the space looks finished.
Homes near the Manatee River and the Riverwalk often face the water, which means bright reflected glare in the late afternoon. Further west along Cortez Road and toward Palma Sola Bay, Gulf breezes help, but the sun still pounds west-facing patios. A motorized shade blocks that heat and glare and makes the lanai comfortable earlier in the evening.
Bradenton has everything from older ranch homes to newer communities with tight lot lines, so privacy on the back porch can be hard to find. Exterior shades fix that in seconds. They also keep out no-see-ums and mosquitoes, which thrive near the river and the bay. When strong winds or a storm are forecast, retract the shades and they stay protected.
Based in Gibsonton, West Shore Shade is a straight shot down US 41 or I-75 to Bradenton, and we serve all of Manatee County. Visit our showroom to see fabrics and controls up close, or schedule a free, no-obligation estimate at your home. Our own crew measures, quotes and installs every project, with no subcontractors involved.
We stand behind our work with a lifetime full replacement warranty on tubular motors, two years of full replacement on electronics and components, and one year on labor. Bradenton homeowners can check our 4.8-star Google rating and our A rating with the BBB, where we are accredited. Financing is available too, with up to 21 months no-interest for qualified buyers.
