Retractable Pergola Sun Shades (Manual)

The Retractable Sun Shades (Manual) from Rinova Pergola are hand-operated exterior outdoor screens that add flexible sun protection, insect defense, and privacy to your pergola, patio, or home windows across Orange County. These manual side screens glide smoothly by hand — close them for shade and shelter, or roll them away for open-air views whenever you like. A simple, reliable, budget-friendly way to block the sun with no motor and no power required.

Block the sun on the outside — keep your home cooler. Mounted outside the glass, these exterior screens stop sunlight and UV before they enter, reducing heat buildup and glare far more effectively than interior blinds. Great for sun-facing windows and pergola sides where afternoon heat is worst — you get a cooler, more comfortable space without giving up your view or breeze.

Keep insects and pests out. The screens act as a protective barrier that helps keep bugs, mosquitoes, and pests away from your seating and dining areas — perfect for warm Orange County evenings.

Instant privacy when you want it. Pull the screens closed to create a private, enclosed retreat shielded from view, then reopen in seconds when you want the view back. You control exactly how open or private your space feels.

Wind and light-rain protection. Beyond sun, insects, and privacy, these screens also help block wind and light rain, extending the hours and seasons you can comfortably spend outdoors — turning your pergola into a true three-season outdoor room.

What This Screen Is Actually Made Of

Three components decide whether a screen still runs cleanly after five years. Most sellers will not name them. We will — with manufacturer, type, and measured value.

Fabric — Serge Ferrari Soltis 7635

A glass-fibre core instead of polyester. It does not stretch and does not shrink, so the fabric will not sag years down the line.

• 42 % glass fibre, 58 % PVC. Dimensionally stable under sustained tension — decisive for a ZIP system, whose fabric is held permanently taut. Polyester stretches under load and in damp conditions, and starts to ripple after a few seasons.
• Non-combustible core. Classified to B1 (DIN 4102-1), M1 (NF P 92-507), Classe 1 (UNI 9177) and Euroclass C-s3,d0.
• 515 g/m², 0.73 mm. At the heavy end of its class — flutters noticeably less in wind and runs more quietly.
• Openness factor 5 %. The view out remains, the view in disappears, and glare drops significantly.
• Easy to maintain. The PVC surface barely picks up dirt and wipes clean with a damp cloth. No unhooking, no washing.
• 5-year manufacturer warranty on the fabric from Serge Ferrari.

Choosing your fabric colour:

• Grigio (RAL 7037) — transmits only 7 % of solar energy (g_tot 0.04), blocking around 96 % of heat gain. Reflectance 16 %, light transmission 6.3 %. Minimal glare, clearest view through. The right choice for a hot west-facing exposure.
• Bianco (RAL 9003) — reflects 63 % of solar energy back and transmits 24.7 % of daylight (T_s 25 %, g_tot 0.10). Brighter interior, and the fabric itself heats up less.

In short: grey for shade and view, white for brightness. Soltis 7635 is dyed on both sides; more than 20 two-tone combinations are available on request.

Side Guides — Plastex CLIPzip®

Patented clips hold the zip inside the track, so gusts cannot pull the fabric out.

• The most common failure on retractable screens is not a motor fault — it is fabric torn out of the track. CLIPzip® was developed for exactly that.
• Tested to gusts of 130 km/h (81 mph) and guaranteed by the manufacturer.
• Tension adjustable on site. Tracks are pre-drilled on a 100 mm grid and the clip position is set during installation, so the screen hangs crease-free regardless of manufacturing tolerances — and can be readjusted years later without new parts.
• −25 °C to +85 °C (−13 °F to 185 °F). Not brittle in winter, not soft at the height of an inland Orange County summer.
• 4,000 hours UV certification, fire class UL94 V2.
• 10-year manufacturer warranty from Plastex on the CLIPzip® system.

Finish — TIGER Drylac®

The same coating and colour chart as your Terra or Venta pergola — no colour mismatch between pergola and screen.

• Super-durable quality. Holds colour and gloss considerably longer than standard polyester powder — including in coastal locations like Newport Beach and Laguna Beach and under high UV exposure inland.
• Qualicoat-certified line including tested pre-treatment. Adhesion is determined by the pre-treatment, not by the powder alone.
• Standard colours Anthracite RAL 7016 and White RAL 9010 — exactly the Terra and Venta frame colours.
• Custom colours available across four finishes (Smooth Glossy, Smooth Matte, Fine Texture Matte, Metallic Fine Texture Matte), roughly 32 shades, at a 5 % surcharge.
• Low maintenance. Aluminium does not rust — no painting, no oiling, no aftercare.

Choose your size and finish (6 configurations):

• Sizes: 10' ($1,299), 13' ($1,399), 16' ($1,499)
• Finishes: Anthracite (RAL 7016), White (RAL 9010)

Why homeowners choose these retractable screens:

• Block harsh sun, UV rays, glare, and heat at the exterior
• Keep out insects, mosquitoes, and pests
• Create instant privacy on demand
• Help block wind and light rain
• Smooth manual operation — no power, no permit, no wiring
• Glass-fibre-core fabric that will not stretch or sag
• CLIPzip® side guides tested to 130 km/h
• Matches Terra and Venta pergola finishes exactly

Want one-touch control? Upgrade to our motorized solar-powered outdoor screens — identical fabric, guides and finish, with an A-OK solar motor and remote control, powered by the sun with no wiring or electrical permit needed. Or explore the full range of motorized outdoor screens and solar shades.

Professional local installation. Rinova Pergola installs retractable outdoor screens throughout Orange County, LA County, and Riverside County. Pair them with a Terra or Venta louvered pergola for the complete outdoor living setup. Visit our Santa Ana showroom to see them in action. Licensed and bonded, CSLB #1116353.

Manual Retractable Screens — Frequently Asked Questions

Why glass-fibre fabric rather than a conventional polyester screen? A ZIP screen holds its fabric under permanent tension. Polyester stretches under sustained load and in damp conditions, so the fabric starts to ripple after a few seasons. The core of Soltis 7635 is glass fibre, a mineral yarn that neither elongates nor shrinks. Glass fibre is also non-combustible, hence the B1, M1, Classe 1 and Euroclass C-s3,d0 classifications.

Which fabric colour should I choose, grey or white? Grigio (RAL 7037) transmits only 7 % of solar energy and blocks around 96 % of heat gain — little glare, clearest view through. Bianco (RAL 9003) reflects 63 % back and transmits 24.7 % of daylight for a brighter interior, and the fabric heats up less. Grey for shade and view, white for brightness.

How wind-stable is the screen? The Plastex CLIPzip® side guide is tested for gusts up to 130 km/h (81 mph). The clips engage behind the zip inside the track, so the fabric cannot be pulled out. Even so, retract the screen when a storm is forecast.

Will the fabric sag over time? Will I have to re-tension it? Two things prevent it: the glass-fibre core, which does not elongate, and the CLIPzip® tracks pre-drilled on a 100 mm grid, whose clip position can be readjusted at any time.

How do I clean the fabric? The PVC surface barely picks up dirt. A damp cloth and mild detergent are enough; the fabric does not need to be unhooked or washed. The powder-coated aluminium profiles need no painting or oiling.

Do I need a permit for manual screens? No. Manual retractable screens require no electrical work and no wiring, so no electrical permit is needed in Orange County.