Culpeper, VA
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Sunbrella® Awning and Marine fabric: 6004 Natural
Windstop™ Track finish:
This project transformed a screened porch in Virginia that had previously seen limited use due to late afternoon and evening sun exposure, as well as concerns about protecting furniture from wind, rain, and springtime pollen. The homeowners explored multiple solutions, including wood shutters, interior blinds, and removable glass or plexiglass inserts, but each option had significant downsides.
Weather Queen® Shades offered the perfect combination of protection, functionality, and aesthetics. Working with a local Virginia dealer, the installation process was seamless, and the shades were completed in just a few weeks.
The result is a porch that is now used year-round without worry. The shades provide effortless control of sunlight, storms, and outdoor elements, all while maintaining a visually appealing, custom look. This installation highlights how the right exterior shading system can turn an underused space into a fully functional, inviting outdoor living area.
Track custom color to match siding.
United States
2013
A new screen porch addition to this carefully crafted home is protected with custom fabricated fold up Weather Queen® Exterior Screen Porch Shades
The builder who installed for our dealer cut away the trim to fit the Windstop Track and show the total attention to detail given to this screen porch.
Afternoon sun is deflected to keep this screen porch cool. In winter it keeps the interior warmer.
Fresh air fills the room when the screen porch shades are lifted. Testimonial:
The Sunbrella® Awning and Marine 6004 Natural exterior screen porch understated elegance reflects the fine eye of the homeowner.
We could not be more pleased with our custom Weather Queen Shades. A little background first. Just over a year ago we completed a house renovation project, which included a screened porch. The porch turned out great but for the past year we have just not used it much, mainly because of the direct late afternoon/evening sun. Our other concern was protecting our furniture and other items from the sun, driving wind/rain storms, and heavy springtime pollen. We had considered several options (wood shutters, interior blinds, removable glass or plexiglass inserts, etc.) but all had related downsides.
I knew there had to be a good solution but had no idea what that might be. Fortunately, I found the Weather Queen Shades website when searching the Internet. As I read the information about these innovative shades and watched the video it started to sink in that this might be it, but the only dealers for the product were based in Wisconsin and Minnesota – and we’re in Virginia. As is turned out, that was not an issue. Carla (Carla Ingram, owner) had a Virginia dealer lined up and ready to go, and the process could not have gone smoother. Both Carla and Christine Shepard (dealer) were great to work with, and four or five weeks later the shades were installed. In short, we love them. The quality, functionality, and visual aesthetics are all outstanding. It turns out it was not a good solution, but a great one. We’re now using the porch all the time. As far as the elements … bring it on. It’s so easy and convenient to lower the shades from inside the porch and then simply not worry about it.
Updated testimonial a few years after installation:
Shades did great in the storm (30 inches with blizzard force winds) and I had piece of mind throughout because I knew they would. Porch and all the contents completely protected. Love everything about them – how they protect, how they operate, how they look, and how they endure.” Looking back, especially having had the shades through some rough weather, doing it again would be a no-brainer. I enjoy ‘showing them off’ when we have visitors, and telling the story of how found your company on the internet, etc.
Wishing you continued success with your great product.