6 Signs You Need to Replace Your Exterior Motorized Shades
1. Tears or Other Mesh Damage
While it should be fairly obvious, tears or other substantial damage to the shade's mesh panel indicate it's time to replace it. A few tiny holes might not be problematic, but larger holes can indicate weak spots prone to sudden failure.
2. Fading or Discoloration
Although newer materials are designed to withstand prolonged sun exposure without fading or discoloration, some older or lower quality shades may not be as durable. Fading can also be an indication of mesh that is weakening or becoming more brittle, so shades should be examined. Worn looking shades may also detract from the look of your home and patio.
3. Bent or Broken Frames
Whether an accident, storm damage or other issues caused a bent or broken shade frame, repairs can be challenging at best. Depending on the type, quality, and age of your shades, it can be nearly impossible to match materials and colors, and replacement is generally your best shot.
4. Other Home Upgrades
If you're putting in new windows, changing your house color, or redoing the patio, your old exterior shades will probably look shabby and detract from all of your efforts. Replace them as part of the project for a fresh, clean look.
5. Smart Home Integration
While we can integrate most types of exterior motorized shades with other home automation systems, some of them can't work as smoothly with other smart home systems. Replacing those outdated shades can open up a new world of functionality and convenience.
6. You Don't Like Them
Whether it's their look, how much shade they make, or clunky controls, if you don't like the exterior shades you have, why suffer with them?
At Nextgen Multi Media, we can make replacing or upgrading your exterior motorized shades a smooth, simple process. Contact us today to learn more about all of our home automation and networking solutions.





