Keystone Fabrics E70.88.60 Premium Outdoor Sun Shade, 8' Wide x 8' Drop, Kona

We are using this on a pergola. Nice quality and easy to use.

I wanted a roller shade for my screened porch that would reduce afternoon sun. Since we purchased a (not yet installed) hot tub for the porch, I also wanted something that would provide some privacy, though that was a secondary concern. A critical factor was the ability to move the operating crank from the right side to the left - most of these pole-operated shades don't offer that, this one does. I also liked that the loop for hooking the pole was metal instead of plastic. It was also critical that the shade support "wall mounting" - many assume mounting under an eave.The shade came well packaged, with a hard plastic case inside cardboard. I appreciated the inclusion of a full-length template for aligning the mounting screws. (Use a 1/8" drill for pilot holes.) Really, the only difficult part of the installation was finding that the manufacturer's instructions (video only) for swapping the pole from right to left were based on an old design. I did eventually figure it out. You remove three screws from the back of the valance at each end. The end cap has a spring clip holding it in place - a firm tug will remove it. Swap the parts, push the end caps back in place and reinsert the screws.Operation is smooth. It comes with a four-foot pole which is too long for my application, so I ordered a two-foot version from the manufacturer's web site (they also sell replacement parts.) A six-foot pole is also available. My one disappointment was that the shade doesn't provide much privacy - see the photo I attached for an example.

This shade is really nice: shades the worst of the sun but let's enough light through so as not to feel confining. Installation was easy and all parts were present.The only reason I didn't give it five stars is this: the attachment atop the rod that rolls the shade up and down is really finicky. If you don't hold this rod in an almost vertical position, it slips off the blind attachment. No big deal, but I had it slip off four times before I found exactly the right angle. Nevertheless, I would buy this again.

Product was damaged and bent at the middle. It was still usable at least it works for now. Wish it was discounted more because many would not have bought this damaged item. Good quality if it wasn’t bent.

I installed this sun shade outside the West-facing window of my office. It used to get very hot in my office in the afternoon. Not anymore!!! Having the shade outside my office window makes a huge difference on the temp in my office. Highly recommend!

Just installed mine, and initial impression is that it’s a quality product - especially given the price. It’s definitely not Amazon junk if you know what I mean. Actual appearance is consistent with the listing pics. Installation was much easier than expected. I think it took as long to unbox it as it did to install it.In terms of transparency, you can definitely see through the fabric if you’re up close, but if the sun is to your back and you’re a few paces away, it’s fairly opaque. But still a bit more transparent than I anticipated (but acceptable).It definitely catches the wind, so plan to use the tie downs. And if you live in a windy area, you’ll probably want to roll it up after each use. Based on my one day of use with a light breeze blowing, I would not leave it down unattended in a windy area.The mounting system is easy to install. Truthfully, I expected the brackets to be a little more robust, but it seems relatively sturdy once installed into the brackets. Only time will tell. If it does fail, it will probably be user error from not retracting it, and then a t-storm tearing it down.Overall, very happy with my purchase so far. I will update if anything changes.Update: It’s been 3 weeks now, and no issues. My concerns about wind were unfounded. We have left it down for days on end with no problems. The bottom bar does flex a bit in a strong breeze, but I think that’s by design, and you get used to it quickly.In terms of transparency, we now feel it’s just right. The shade is in direct sunlight all day, and color has not faded a bit.

This is a nice shade. It would have been great to have an automatic one, but for the price -- this can't be beat. We get afternoon sun on our porch, and this shade reduces the heat yet we can still see through it. From the exterior, you can't see inside. I had been needing one for a couple of years, and am so glad I finally got it!

I purchased this solar shade in May of 2015. My patio has full sun from 1pm until the sun sets. It is so hot that I couldn't sit outside so I searchedMy patio has full sun from 1pm until the sun sets. It's gets so hot that I couldn't sit outside so I searched and searched and finally found this Keystone 8' x 10' Titanium Plus Solar Shade. It literally keeps my patio 20 degrees cooler. I love it. The shade comes with a bungee tie down attachment with hooks that I attached to the underside of my patio floor to keep it from moving on a breezy day. That little extra kit was a great item because now the shade stays in place without blowing all over if it's breezy. It comes with a removable crank that is so easy to use and the shade opens and closes with ease. When I went to attach the bungee cord to the hook this year I found that one of the hooks had broken. I found Keystone's phone number and a live person answered the phone as opposed to the recording where you have to press a bunch of numbers to get a person. Lisa answered the phone and was able to help me. She was so nice and helpful. Of course I never registered the item but she gladly found what I needed and is sending out the part tomorrow morning. She was a pleasure to talk to and what a nice company to deal with. If you are looking for a shade I highly suggest you find something from this company. Their customer service (Lisa) was exceptional.

I was sent a product that obviously had been returned as the heads of screws were stripped and the blind and the roll up mechanism weren't connected. The individuals I hired to put up the blinds spent considerable time making making repairs. Once they were up they appeared to function well. It is a shame that such a product wasn't inspected prior to shipping.