We have a very sunny screened-in porch and using this shade we can now enjoy sitting outside whenever we want without annoying glare especially in morning hours. Shade is semi-transparent so you can still see slightly outside, but feel private at same time. A little pricey, but comfort and ability to enjoy porch every day from April through October makes it so worthwhile. Well-made, easy to install, glides smoothly up and down with little effort, material is durable, and I am confident it will last many years. We do plan on storing shade away in Fall/Winter months. Not an issue, but my only suggestion is to order length a few inches more than you need, so roll-up is already started.