ProductsSun shading
Outdoor shade systems: cover from above and from the side.
Outdoor shade systems let you set your patio for sun, wind and privacy. Toscana shades from above with a fabric roof that you open and close by hand. Meanwhile, i-Zip Screen closes the sides with a motorized screen. We have built both in our own factory in Türkiye since 1989.
- Hand-operated fabric roof
- Motorized screen held taut in side rails
- One contact from brief to service
Quick answer
What are outdoor shade systems?
Outdoor shade systems let you adjust your patio to the sun and the weather. Pergola Inc. makes two series. Toscana is a pergola awning with a PVC fabric roof that you open and close by hand. i-Zip Screen, however, is a motorized zip screen whose fabric edges run in side rails. So one shades from above, while the other blocks sun, wind and bugs from the side.
01How it works
Awning overhead, zip screen at the side.
Outdoor shade systems work in two directions. The midday sun comes from overhead, so it calls for a fabric roof. However, morning and evening sun arrives low, and wind and views come in from the side too. That is why the family has two series. The direction your patio faces and how you use it then decide which one you need.
On Toscana, an aluminum and stainless steel frame carries a PVC fabric roof with a wave-pleated look. You open and close the fabric by hand, so you can change the shade whenever you like. In addition, the fabric is waterproof, flame-retardant and durable. This simple design works especially well in backyards, on patios and on decks by the water.
i-Zip Screen, on the other hand, works vertically. The motor box stays hidden, and the screen goes up and down by remote control. Because a zip holds the fabric edges in the side rails, the screen stays taut. As a result, it protects against sun, wind, rain and bugs.
Overhead
Toscana's fabric roof shades you from the midday sun.
From the side
i-Zip Screen blocks low sun, wind and the neighbors' view.
With a pergola
i-Zip Screen also closes the openings between the posts of louvered roofs.
02Series
Two series, two kinds of shade.
Learn moreToscana
Pergola awning with a wave-pleated PVC fabric roof that opens and closes by hand. Easy shade for backyards, patios, decks or cafés.
Learn morei-Zip Screen
Motorized vertical zip screen. The fabric edges stay taut in side rails, so it cuts the sun on pergola sides, porches and facades.
Representative imageLearn moreWith a louvered pergola
On louvered roofs, i-Zip Screen fits between the posts. This way the louvers shade from above and the screen from the side.
03Four seasons
Set for sun, wind and privacy.
Midday sun
Toscana's fabric roof blocks the overhead sun, so you get a shaded seating area underneath. When the sun goes down, you retract the fabric by hand and sit under an open sky.
Low sun
Morning and evening sun comes in from the side, so you lower the i-Zip Screen and cut the glare.
Windy evenings
The fabric edges of the zip screen run in side rails, which means the screen stays taut. However, our technical team reviews the conditions of use for each project location.
Bugs and privacy
Once lowered, the zip screen protects against bugs. It also closes your patio to views from the street and the neighbors.
Easy to use
You open and close Toscana by hand, but i-Zip Screen runs by remote control. The motor box also stays hidden, so the look stays clean.
Fabric and color
Toscana comes in fabric colors such as cream, gray and beige, and i-Zip Screen also offers fabric color options. This way the shade matches your house and your outdoor furniture.
04Comparison
Toscana and i-Zip Screen side by side.
| Toscana | i-Zip Screen | |
|---|---|---|
| System | Pergola awning with a retractable fabric roof | Vertical outdoor screen |
| Operation | Opens and closes by hand | Motorized, remote control |
| Shade direction | Against overhead sun | Against low sun from the side |
| Fabric | Waterproof, flame-retardant PVC with a wave-pleated look | Edges held by a zip in side rails, stays taut |
| Protection | Shade and cover against rain | Sun, wind, rain, bugs and views |
| Typical places | Backyards, patios, decks by the water, cafés | Pergola sides, porches, windows, balconies, restaurant patios, facades |
| Color | Fabric colors such as cream, gray and beige | Fabric color options |
When choosing between outdoor shade systems, we first look at the direction your patio faces, then at how you use it and what already stands there.
05Process
One contact from brief to service.
- 01
Brief and drawings
We take the size, ground, wind and sun direction from your drawings or a dealer site visit. We also agree on the fixing points for the awning or screen.
- 02
Design and quote
You choose the series, fabric color and operation, and then you receive a written quote and delivery schedule.
- 03
Production
After approval, we make the system to your project in our factory in Sakarya, Türkiye.
- 04
Shipping and installation
Outside Türkiye, an authorized dealer or your project's installation crew installs the system. They work with an installation manual, drawings and remote technical support.
- 05
Service
Warranty registration and after-sales support run through one contact. This way you never need to hunt for the right person.
06Where it is used
From backyard to restaurant patio.
At home, outdoor shade systems cover backyards, patios and balconies. Toscana shades a backyard seating area or a deck by the water with a simple fabric roof. i-Zip Screen, meanwhile, cuts low sun and views on porches, balconies and windows.
For businesses, the needs are slightly different. For example, on café and restaurant patios i-Zip Screen protects tables from wind and side sun. It also gives sun control in front of windows on facades. If you already have a louvered pergola, zip screens between the posts close the patio on all sides.
Home and backyard
Patios, decks, balconies and porches.
Waterfront decks
A fabric roof over decks by the water.
Restaurant and café
Sheltered tables on windy evenings.
Office and facade
Sun control on windows and facades.
07FAQ
Questions about patio shade.
Zip screen or pergola awning: which do I need?
It depends on where the sun hits your patio. If the midday sun comes from overhead, Toscana's fabric roof gives you shade. But if sun, wind or views come from the side, an i-Zip Screen motorized screen is the better fit. Also, if you have a louvered pergola, zip screens close the openings between its posts. Together we then pick the right outdoor shade system.
Are zip screens wind resistant?
On i-Zip Screen a zip holds the fabric edges in the side rails. Therefore the screen stays taut in the wind. However, the conditions in which the screen can stay down depend on the size and the installation site. Our technical team calculates these values for your project and confirms them in writing, so you know the limits from the start.
Does a pergola awning keep the rain out?
Toscana's PVC fabric is waterproof and flame-retardant. So with the fabric roof closed, it keeps rain off the seating area underneath. However, where the water runs off depends on the ground and the installation site, so we review both before the final quote. Against rain from the side, i-Zip Screen gives protection.
Can I add motorized screens to my pergola?
i-Zip Screen suits pergola sides, porches, windows, balconies and facades. On Sky Series louvered pergolas, zip screens fit between the posts; SkyMax, for example, can close on every side. For any other structure, our technical team first checks suitability from drawings or a dealer site visit before we quote.
How much do outdoor shade systems cost?
The cost of outdoor shade systems depends on the series, size, fabric color, number of screens and installation site. Enter your patio size in the form at the end of this page, and our team replies within one business day. Estimates are not binding. A firm quote follows in writing after drawings or a dealer site visit.
Do I need a permit for an awning or zip screen?
Rules depend on your city, your county and, where one exists, your HOA. They can also depend on whether the system attaches to your house. This is general information, not legal advice, so check with your local building department and HOA before you order. We can prepare the drawings your application may need.
Who installs and services the system?
Outside Türkiye, an authorized dealer or your project's installation crew installs the system. They receive an installation manual, drawings and remote technical support from our team. After-sales service and warranty registration run through one contact. We give the warranty terms in writing with your quote, so you know them before you order.
09Plan
Plan your patio shade with us.
Tell us your patio size and where the sun hits, and your request about outdoor shade systems reaches the right team. We reply within one business day; you can also continue on WhatsApp.
Indicative only. A firm quote follows drawings or a dealer site visit.