EXTERIOR SHADE SYSTEM · U.S. PAT. NO. 8,032,994

Block the heat.
Keep the view.

EZ Snap® Thermo Weave™ exterior shade mesh blocks up to 90% of solar heat before it reaches your glass — while preserving your view from the inside. RVs, homes, skylights, and boats.

38,000+ ownersLimited lifetime warrantyFree shipping $225+
01 The Science

Exterior beats interior.

The U.S. Department of Energy rates exterior-mounted shading the most effective way to cut solar heat gain — more so than interior blinds, shades, or window tinting. The reason is simple physics: interior treatments trap heat between the glass and the blind, creating a greenhouse effect. The room gets hotter, not cooler.

Exterior shades intercept solar radiation before it touches the glass. The heat never enters your space. Your AC works less, your energy bill drops, and the room stays comfortable without sacrificing natural light or your view.

Why exterior works
Interior blindsHeat already inside
Trapped between the glass and the blind
Window tintingLimited + risk
Can void warranties, damage skylight seals
EZ-Snap exteriorUp to 90% blocked
Heat stopped before it reaches the glass
02The System

Mesh and mechanism.
Both make the system.

EZ Snap® Thermo Weave mesh stops up to 90% of solar heat at the glass. The patented EZ-Snap® Cap & Pin holds it there — without drilling a single hole.

Black mesh
Heat blocking~90%
Visibility (inside out)High
Privacy (outside in)Good
Best forMaximum cooling, hot climates
The most effective way to cut solar heat gain (U.S. DOE)
Cuts to any window shape with household scissors — non-fray edges
Limited Lifetime Warranty · U.S. Pat. No. 8,032,994
Black mesh
Fig. 01Black mesh — reduced glare, maximum heat blocking
White mesh
Fig. 01White mesh — more light transmission, maximum privacy
Up to 90%solar heat blocked
Mosteffective vs. interior (DOE)
38,000+customers served
4.9average review score

The most effective way to stop the heat — blocked at the glass before it ever gets in.

Build my shade kit → Black or white mesh
04The Reviews
4.9

Across 592 verified reviews from RV, home, skylight and boat owners.

RV shades installed on a fifth wheel in the desert
RV Shades
4.9
184 verified reviews

Snaps off for travel; fits every RV window shape.

Exterior skylight shades on a modern home
Skylight Shades
4.9
189 verified reviews

Bonds to the curb, not the glass — no seal damage.

Exterior window shades on a craftsman home at golden hour
Window Shades
4.9
186 verified reviews

No drilling into siding; won't void window warranties.

Exterior shades on a sailboat
Boat Shades
4.9
33 verified reviews

No-drill on fiberglass and glass; snaps off in the slip.

05Questions

From the field.
The most common questions, answered.

Q. 01

Black mesh or white — which do I pick?

Black blocks more heat and disappears against most glass — you'll forget it's there. White reflects more sunlight back and keeps interiors brighter. Most RV and skylight buyers go black; most home-window and marine buyers go white. Get the free sample pack to feel both before deciding.

Q. 02

How do I measure for my windows?

Measure the outside dimensions of the glass plus 2 inches of overlap on each side. The Kit Builder walks you through it — there's no math beyond "width × height + 2 inches." Save any leftover fabric for future kits.

Q. 03

Will the studs damage my window frames or siding?

No. 3M™ VHB bonds to vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass, glass, and gel coat without drilling. It's the same adhesive automakers use to mount body trim. Removes cleanly with isopropyl alcohol if you ever want to take it off.

Q. 04

Can I see through the mesh from inside?

Yes. The tight solar-screen weave reduces view distortion — from inside you see out clearly, while from outside the window reads as a dark tinted surface. Visibility is closer to a clean window screen than to a privacy film.

Q. 05

Does it work on skylights and roof glass?

Yes — and skylights are where shade mesh is most effective, because that's where the worst heat gain happens. The same kit installs on flat or pitched skylights, and on boat and RV glass too.

Ready to block the heat?

Our kit builder walks you through measuring, sizing, and mesh color selection. Everything ships in one box.

Free shipping over $225Limited Lifetime warranty
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