Dallas and the surrounding area is one of the windiest metro areas in the country, and if you've been in Texas long at all, you know how quickly weather can change and heavy rain, wind, and hail can blow in out of seemingly clear skies. While you surely take regular precautions to prevent damage to your home, you may wonder what you should do to protect your
exterior
motorized shades from damage when stormy weather arrives.
Mounted on the exterior of your home, or in outdoor spaces such as patios, porches, and pergolas, exterior motorized shades can be automatically adjusted via a remote, your smartphone, or as part of a broader home automation system. They can block up to 80% of inbound solar heat, keeping your home comfortable, and saving you plenty of money in cooling bills.
It's a good idea to check your outdoor shades throughout the year to ensure they're in good shape and fix any minor issues before they become real problems. Check that motors run smoothly, tracks and cables are clear of debris, shade material is intact, fits tightly, nothing is loose, and everything works properly. Exterior shades are designed to withstand the weather, but they can be damaged by more severe conditions.
Heavy Rain
Downpours shouldn't have any effect on your outdoor shades, unless accompanied by strong winds. In fact, while they can't stop all the rain, they will help keep you dry!
Strong Winds
While they're able to resist normal breezes and occasional gusts, when stronger winds blow, shades can catch the wind and be subject to extremely strong forces as they catch it like sails. If you know strong winds are coming, you may want to raise your outdoor shades to protect them from wind damage.
Hail
Outdoor shades are designed to be hail-resistant, and can add protection for your windows. Large hailstones or severe hailstorms may be damaging, though.
At Nextgen Multi Media, we think a comfortable, connected home is an ideal one, and we want to help you make your dream home a reality. Contact us today to learn more about our motorized shades and other smart home automation and networking solutions.
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