Zip-Pro Drop Shade
Enhance Outdoor Comfort with Zip-Pro Zipper Track Shades in Orange County & San Diego, CA
Accent Awnings® factory-built Zip-Pro Zipper Track Shades are exterior retractable shade systems featuring an advanced retention design that keeps the shade fabric securely captured within the side tracks and weighted bottom bar as it raises and lowers.
Designed for patios, windows, doors, and other exterior openings, Zip-Pro exterior zipper track shades provide effective protection from direct sunlight, heat, glare, and UV exposure. By blocking solar heat before it reaches windows and outdoor living areas, these motorized exterior shades help create a cooler, more comfortable environment while maintaining a clean, streamlined appearance.
Unlike traditional exterior roller shades, the Zip-Pro retention system utilizes specialized components within the weight bar, vertical tracks, and roller tube to keep the fabric securely captured throughout operation. This integrated design provides greater fabric control, reduced fabric movement, and tighter coverage along the opening.
When paired with appropriate screen fabric and installation, the captured-track design can also provide an additional barrier against mosquitoes and other flying insects. This makes Zip-Pro an excellent option for customers considering retractable insect screens, patio bug screens, outdoor insect screens, or patio screens for bugs while also wanting dependable solar protection.
Accent Awnings® proudly manufactures custom Zip-Pro Zipper Track Shades for properties throughout Orange County, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties. Combining solar protection, insect protection, smooth operation, and factory-built quality, Zip-Pro provides a practical and attractive solution for patios, outdoor living spaces like California rooms and wood patio covers, windows, doors, and other exterior openings.
Accent Zip-Pro Zipper Track Shades at a Glance
- Custom-built in our Southern California factory.
- Advanced retention system integrates specialized components within the weight bar, tracks, and roller tube for tighter side coverage and reduced fabric movement.
- Provides effective protection from sun, heat, glare, and UV exposure.
- Can provide an additional barrier against mosquitoes and flying insects when configured with appropriate screen fabric.
- Streamlined five-inch box and large roller tube, with widths up to 22 ft. and heights up to 13 ft.
- Hardware available in brown, cream, or white.
- Available as manually operated or motorized zipper track shades for convenient operation.
- Made with corrosion-resistant extruded aluminum, powder-coated finishes, and specially reinforced synthetic components.
- Ideally suited for patios, sliding doors, windows, stucco overhangs, entranceways, and openings where tracks can be mounted vertically.
- Explore our other drop shade options, Sun-Pro, Sun-Pro Jr., and Patio-Pro.
Product Specifications
Fabric
- Textilene/Suntex 90 Solar Screen blocks 90% of the sun’s rays.
- Textilene/Suntex 95 Solar Screen blocks 95% of the sun’s rays.
- Textilene/Suntex 97 Solar Screen blocks 97% of the sun’s rays.
- Sunbrella® brand solution-dyed acrylic – 100+ solids and stripes
- Marine/Awning grade
- Water repellent
- Fade and stain-resistant
- Electrostatically welded
Hardware Finish
- Electrostatically applied powder-coated finish
- Oven-baked for superior durability
Hardware Colors
- White (RAL 9010)
Roller Tube
- Roll-formed galvanized steel, 78mm or 85mm diameter
Operation
- Motorized: Maestra RTS SOMFY tubular motors housed inside the fabric roller tube
Nuts & Bolts
- Aircraft-quality stainless steel nuts and bolts utilized throughout construction and installation

Sun-Pro Drop Shades vs. Zip-Pro Zipper Track Shades
| Feature | Sun-Pro | Zip-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Fully framed track system | Advanced zipper track retention system |
| Fabric | Guided within tracks | Captured within zipper tracks & bottom bar |
| Airflow | More airflow around fabric edges | Tighter side coverage |
| Stability | Heavy-duty, stable construction | Reduced fabric movement |
| Appearance | Traditional framed design | Streamlined, taut finish |
| Sun Protection | Excellent | Excellent |
| Insect Protection | Open track design | Added insect barrier with appropriate screen configuration |
| Best For | Sun & glare protection | Sun protection & more enclosed outdoor spaces |
Optional Features for Zip-Pro Exterior Roller Shades
- Wind Sensors: Wind sensors can automatically detect strong winds and retract your motorized exterior shade, helping protect the system from potentially damaging conditions.
- Sun/Wind Sensors: A combined sun and wind sensor can automatically respond to changing sunlight and wind conditions, helping provide shade when needed while protecting the system during stronger winds.
- Timers: Automated timers allow your motorized zipper track shades to extend or retract at predetermined times throughout the day for convenient, consistent sun protection.
- Remote Control Systems: Remote control systems provide convenient operation of your Zip-Pro shades at the push of a button.
Trust Our Professionals to Assist You
We proudly serve Orange County, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties with custom zipper track shades, exterior sun shades, outdoor patio shades, exterior window shades, and other exterior shade solutions. Whether you’re looking for solar protection for windows and patios or exploring retractable patio screens and exterior insect screens for a more comfortable outdoor living area, Accent Awnings® can help you select the appropriate system for your property.
Learn more about our drop-down awnings, patio drop shades, and other exterior shade systems through our drop shade systems overview. Explore colors and styles in our Sunbrella® Fabric Showroom, discover available electronic options, or learn more about our retractable awnings, stationary awnings, and window awnings.