Patio Sun and Glare Planner
Free patio screen tool

Patio Sun and Glare Planner

Pick the direction your patio faces and the time of day to see how strong the sun is and which fabric helps.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual fabrics, exposure, structure, local rules and conditions. Only a patio visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written scope and price before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Pick the direction

    The way your patio opening faces.

  2. 02

    Pick the season

    Summer, spring and fall, or winter.

  3. 03

    Slide the hour

    See how direct the sun is at each time of day.

  4. 04

    Read the advice

    A fabric openness that suits your exposure.

Tips

  • West-facing openings get the hottest, lowest sun in late afternoon.
  • Darker fabric keeps the view clearer than light fabric at the same openness.
  • A sun sensor can lower the screen automatically.
Questions

About this tool.

Is this exact?

No. It is a simple model of the sun over Nashville. Trees, roofs and neighbors change real conditions.

Why does direction matter so much?

Low sun shines straight into an opening that faces it, so a vertical screen helps most there.

What does openness mean?

It is the share of the fabric that lets light through. Lower openness blocks more sun and view.

Free estimate

Ready for evenings without the bugs?

Call us and we will visit your patio, measure every opening and give you a clear plan and a written scope.

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