Low-angle sunlight
Consider a screen on the side receiving morning or afternoon sun. Review the fabric and the view from the seats, not just the roof footprint.
Side shading
Motorized ZIP screens for pergola shade and privacy
Control side shade without replacing your pergola roof. JY Home Shade offers ZIP screen options for pergola openings, with fabric, dimensions and installation details confirmed for each configuration.
Choose by your need
Address the exposed side of your space
Roof shade and side shade serve different purposes. Mark the opening where glare or overlooking makes the seating area less comfortable.
Adjustable privacy
Discuss fabric options and how much visibility you want. Privacy varies with the fabric and the light on either side; do not assume one-way privacy at night.
A coordinated pergola
Plan side guides, the screen housing and the control arrangement together with posts, beams and nearby doors.
Prepare an opening schedule
Number each side on a simple drawing so the quotation refers to the same openings you have measured.
- Clear opening width and height, with the measurement points marked.
- Pergola model or existing frame photos and drawings.
- Screen quantity, preferred fabric appearance and intended privacy level.
- Available mounting space, nearby handles and other obstructions.
- Project location, exposure and proposed power and control arrangements.
Approximate dimensions can start the discussion. Final measurement references, mounting details and configuration need confirmation before ordering.
New pergola or existing frame?
For a new pergola, include screens in the configuration review before drawings are finalized. For an existing frame, send the actual openings and fixing surfaces rather than assuming a matching width establishes compatibility.
Confirm product supply, installation, wiring and commissioning responsibilities separately. Wind suitability and operating limits depend on the selected screen and site; this page does not claim a universal wind rating.
Check what is involved in adding screens later.
The existing 3 × 6 m pergola sample reference uses manual ZIP screens. It shows a sample configuration, not evidence of this motorized option's performance.
Buyer questions
Are ZIP screens the same as all outdoor roller blinds?
ZIP screens are a particular guided fabric-screen arrangement. Outdoor roller blind is a broader description. Confirm the proposed guide system, operation and mounting instead of ordering by a generic name.
Should I choose screens or glass?
Screens suit a discussion about side shade and privacy; glass suits a transparent enclosure. Neither choice is automatically right for every side. Compare the view, access, exposure and installation details.
Can you quote screens separately?
Send the screen quantity, opening schedule and supporting-frame details for an accessory-only enquiry. Availability and compatibility are confirmed for the project.
Will a ZIP screen keep the space completely dry?
Do not treat a fabric screen as a fully weather-sealed wall. Discuss rain exposure and the complete roof, side and drainage arrangement for the site.
How do I compare ZIP screen quotations?
Compare the same numbered openings and measurement references, then check the fabric reference, housing, side guides, motor and controls included. Confirm fixing parts, electrical work, installation and commissioning separately. A matching overall width does not establish compatibility with an existing pergola.
Do ZIP screens provide privacy at night?
Not automatically. Visibility depends on the fabric and the light on each side. With lights on inside the pergola, people outside may still see in. Review a sample under similar evening lighting before choosing fabric for privacy.
Send your opening dimensions and photos
Include your location, quantity and preferred configuration for a project-specific enquiry.
Before specifying your screens
Prepare an opening survey and compare fabrics before ordering.