Lot Conditions
Tight Rear Lot Spacing
Many Markham homes are built with limited backyard depth. Patios often sit close to fences and adjacent homes, making privacy difficult to maintain with fencing alone.
Service Area
Custom exterior roll-up privacy screens for Markham homes. Serving Cornell, Unionville, Cathedraltown, Buttonville, Angus Glen, and Berczy Village.
Markham includes everything from tight townhome patios in Cornell and Buttonville to larger backyard builds in Angus Glen and Cathedraltown. That mix changes what a privacy screen needs to do from one project to the next.
On smaller lots, the main issue is direct sightlines from adjacent homes and upper windows. On larger properties with pergolas or patio structures, the priority is often side privacy, low-angle sun control, and making the space more comfortable to use through the season.
We size and configure the system around the opening itself, whether that means one screen for a rear townhome patio, a grouped motorized setup on a pergola, or an exterior screen on a patio door that gets too much sun.
In Markham, exterior privacy screens are typically chosen for a combination of tight lot spacing, direct sightlines from neighboring homes, and strong sun exposure on patios and backyard spaces.
Lot Conditions
Many Markham homes are built with limited backyard depth. Patios often sit close to fences and adjacent homes, making privacy difficult to maintain with fencing alone.
Sightlines
Two-storey and three-storey homes create direct views into outdoor spaces. Privacy screens help block exposed sides without closing off the entire area.
Comfort
Privacy is not the only factor. Screens also reduce glare and direct sunlight, making patios more comfortable during peak summer hours.
Rear patios are often shallow, and neighboring homes sit close together. Second-storey windows frequently overlook outdoor spaces, making privacy the primary concern in these areas.
Outdoor spaces are more developed, often including pergolas and landscaping. Screens are used for both privacy and solar control to improve comfort and usability.
What We Install in Markham
Cornell and Buttonville townhome rear patios are one of the most common Markham applications we handle. A single screen panel on the rear or most-exposed side can block direct sightlines from neighbouring units and make the patio feel much more comfortable to use.
Cathedraltown and Angus Glen homes often have existing pergola structures over rear patios. Adding motorized screens on two or three sides gives those spaces privacy, sun control, and a layout that is easier to use for dining or lounging through the season.
Unionville and Berczy Village homes frequently have rear decks as the primary outdoor space. Screens mounted to the deck's overhead structure or to the home's rear fascia address both privacy and sun management for these classic suburban rear deck setups.
Markham's newer homes consistently feature large sliding patio doors opening onto rear patios. Exterior screens on these doors block direct sightlines from the patio into the home's main living areas, while cutting the solar heat gain that makes east and south-facing living rooms uncomfortably warm.
Each fabric performs differently across privacy, view-through, airflow, and UV blocking, so the right choice depends on how much privacy, openness, and weather protection you want.
Heavy-duty insect mesh with maximum airflow. Neighbours can see through clearly, so privacy is not a feature of this fabric.
45% Openness
Recommended:
Balanced solar screen that cuts heat and glare while preserving reasonable outward visibility from inside the space.
10% Openness
Recommended:
Our most popular fabric with solid daytime privacy, excellent UV blocking, and a comfortable filtered-light quality inside.
5% Openness
Recommended:
Near-opaque daytime privacy with softly diffused interior light. Neighbours cannot make out occupants or furnishings.
1% Openness
Recommended:
Fully opaque fabric that provides complete visual blackout and total weather enclosure from either side, day or night.
0% Openness
Recommended:
Near-clear enclosure that preserves your view while blocking weather and UV. Fire rated.
0% Openness
Recommended:
How It Works
Call or use our contact form. We serve all of Markham and schedule site visits throughout Cornell, Unionville, Cathedraltown, Angus Glen, and beyond.
We visit your home, measure every opening, review mounting options, and discuss fabric openness and system type. Written quote on the spot or within 24 hours.
Screens built to your exact dimensions. Three to four weeks lead time from order confirmation.
Complete installation in a single appointment. We test everything and walk you through operation - including motor pairing and remote programming for motorized systems.
Why Privacy Shade
Every screen is built to your exact opening dimensions, whether the project is a compact townhome patio or a larger pergola bay.
We serve Cornell, Unionville, Cathedraltown, Angus Glen, Buttonville, and Berczy Village.
Fabric, hardware, motor, and installation all covered for five years from your installation date.
Full motorized system capability with remote, app, and smart home integration options.
Customer Reviews
"We're in a townhome in Cornell and our rear patio felt completely exposed - our neighbors on both sides and the unit behind us all had direct sightlines. Privacy Shade installed a 3% charcoal screen across the full rear of our patio and now it feels like a private room. The quality is excellent, the installation was very tidy, and the team was knowledgeable and professional. Our patio is now one of our favourite spots in the house."
Common Questions
Yes. We serve all of Markham, including Cornell, Cathedraltown, Unionville, Angus Glen, Buttonville, and Berczy Village. All of these communities are within our regular service area and we install in them throughout the spring, summer, and fall season.
Yes - townhome rear patios are one of the most common applications we handle in Markham. The installation typically involves mounting to the rear fascia of the home, with guide tracks running down to the patio surface. We assess the specific structure during the site visit and design the screen configuration for your patio's exact dimensions and mounting conditions. Townhome installations usually require only one or two screen panels and are completed quickly.
Note: some Markham townhome communities have declaration documents that may require association approval for exterior modifications. We recommend checking your closing documents if you live in a common element or common interest community. We can provide technical documentation to support an approval application if needed.
Absolutely. Markham is one of our core service areas alongside Vaughan and Richmond Hill. We regularly schedule site visits and installations throughout Markham and have installed screens in most of the city's residential communities. Call 647-372-5257 or use our contact form to book a site visit.
For a patio with direct, close sightlines into or from adjacent units - which is common in Cornell and Buttonville - we recommend 3% openness as the best balance of privacy and view. 3% makes the interior effectively invisible from the adjacent patio during daylight hours while you can still see out clearly from inside. For very tight sightlines where even more opacity is desired, 1% is available. We bring both options to the site visit so you can compare.
Pricing depends on the number of screens, their dimensions, the system type (manual or motorized), and the mounting complexity. We provide written quotes during or immediately after the site visit - there is no obligation and no charge for the measurement visit. We don't quote prices without measuring your specific space because accurate pricing requires accurate measurements. We will say that our pricing is transparent, with no hidden fees, and the quote price is the price you pay.
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