Motorized Shades vs Manual Shades: Which Is Worth the Extra Cost?
January 21, 2026
Our pergolas provide shade, structure, and comfort for outdoor living areas. Choose fixed-roof, louvered, or standard-size options based on your needs, timeline, and budget. Each system is professionally installed and selected to match how often you use the space and what level of control you want.
Our motorized louver and fixed roof pergolas are built specifically for your space, for your needs
Pergolas provide structure, shade, and comfort for outdoor living areas. Whether fixed-roof, louvered, or standard-size systems, the right pergola depends on sun exposure, weather conditions, and how often the space is used. Zinga’s helps you select a solution that fits your needs, not just the look.
Choose fixed or adjustable roof options to manage sunlight throughout the day.
Extend your patio season by adding motorized screens and fans/heaters
Select fully custom pergolas or faster-install standard-size systems based on your priorities.
Built to withstand hurricane strength winds you can have piece of mind when storms head your way
Explore our shading systems, designed to bring comfort, protection and style to your windows, patios & outdoor living areas.
Schedule ConsultationWe bring sample products & fabrics directly to your home so you can see and feel the products in your home.
We take precise measurements of all your windows and provide you a no pressure quote at the time of your consultation.
Installation completed by Zinga's employee who are experts in their craft. Free yourself of the stress of installing.
Our experience with Zinga's was amazing. Kim communicated with me very step of the way, which was greatly appreciated. We are loving our motorized garage door screens. I will recommend Zinga's to family and friends.
It is our second time working with Zinga to decorate and dress our windows. We have had another great experience from the start to finish. Alyssa helped with choosing the most suitable shades for our needs; Misty kept us informed about each step of the process throughout; and Kyle installed the shades quickly and professionally without any issues. Great team and great product! Thank you!
Amazing hurricane shutters. So much better quality than competitors offer. No wrinkles when shutter is down. This is our second 22’ hurricane shutter purchased from Zinga’s at different properties and we are very pleased. Tracy and Garret were prompt, professional and pleasant to deal with.
Zinga’s was amazing to work with! Customer service was top notch from beginning to end. Tracy as well as Garrett were in constant communication. Thankful for the referral from a friend! We love our new outdoor shades!
We had an amazing experience with Zingas! Talk about underprivileged and overdeliver!! We met with Adrian 1 week after moving into our new-built home in Ocala. He was prompt and personable. We bonded over England/Brazil WC soccer while he made a thorough presentation and explained our options. We chose Plantation shutters for 2 rooms and a blind for the laundry room. Then he said, 8 to 10 weeks...🙄 We'll We just retires so flexibility is our new motto. He told us Mindy would be in touch throughout the rest of the process. A week later we got our first text, and then weekly contacts after that. Three days ago we received a morning text saying we were on track for 5 to 7 weeks, right in line with Adrian's comment. At 5 that afternoon, we got another text saying our materials had all arrived and could they come today for installation - 4 weeks earlier than predicted!!! Hallelujah!!! Todd arrived today and in less than 2 hours the shutters and blinds were installed-awesome!!!! Thank you Adrian, Misty and Todd for the excellent service and beautiful product. Although we were fine about 8 to 10 weeks which could have been the case, we are thrilled to have the treatments early.😁😁😁
I saw an advertisement in the local Naples paper while visiting during the Easter holiday. Not expecting a purchase just seeking options. The Zinga's reprep Adam was so helpful, the options so varied I suggested my friend consider this seriously. When she worried about slower business I decided it was a perfect gift for her birthday which would take place in 9 weeks. They promise 7-9 weeks on custom made shades! The result was my friend who was a part of my wedding 40 yrs ago loves them! Thank you Adam & Tracy! Her birthday is the same day as Taylor Swift. This was better than a trip to NYC!
Thanks Misty for sending us simple instructions to adjust one our screens. Now they're back to working perfectly. We LOVE our Zingas screened in porch and appreciate their prompt customer service and helpful staff like Misty. God Bless Y'all!
Zingas is and will be our go-to for any window treatments. Zingas installed our plantation shutters and French door shades. From customer service to install, it was a 10/10 experience. Tracy, Garett, and our 2 service men (sorry don’t have their names) were a top notch operation. Communication was amazing!!!
Pleasantly surprised by the friendly, professional, and responsive customer service at Zinga’s. Tracy was so wonderful. She helped me get my shades and blinds installed before the Fourth holiday and she was so supportive along the way to make sure all went smoothly. Five stars!!
I just received my fourth (or fifth?) Zinga's order, this one was a motorized porch screen. As each time before, Zinga's sends txts to keep me abreast of dates/times/personnel/changes - anything that is necessary and helpful to know. The screen installers, Terry Henten (and his son, Terry) were excellent, efficient, and a pleasure to have around. They installed the screen perfectly, helped me setup an app to control it when we're away, and were meticulous in leaving nothing behind or undone. But the MAIN reason I'm giving them five stars is because five is all I'm allotted. Highly recommend.
Great experience - Casey, Tracey and Corey were the main professionals we worked with, and they made the scheduling, ordering and installation process seamless. We're really happy with our motorized screens and will definitely recommend Zingas to friends and neighbors.
Mark and Andrew did an awesome job on installing my patio screens. They look great!!! Also like to thank Amber who kept me informed throughout the process. Everyone was very professional. Will definitely recommend your company 😊
Workibg with Casey and his team was great. Came out set up what we are looking for. Measured twice and the authored screens were installed. They look sharp block out the heat and they also work on an app.
I am really pleased with my choice of going with Zinga, to do my window treatment... I was extremely pleased with the quality of work, detail, materials, the look, and the staff... They were extremely, professional, kind, knowledgeable, and very attentive... They listened to what my vision was, and didn't try to convince me to take an alternate route. Of course they had suggestions. But, at the end of the day, they allowed me to fulfill my vision. The sales person was great. My contact person, Jenny, kept me informed of the process. And, the installer was very good and professional, as well... I look forward to working with Zinga, in the future...
Well I have start with Adrian Brown the guy I met at our clubhouse. He knows his products very well and explains everything very well. Unfortunately the board wasn't ready to move on. But I moved on with some Zebra shades in my condo. Adrian gave me good tips and suggestings. He even took pictures for me to see how the shades would look from the outside because our condo association requires white on the outside. Six weeks later I now have my motorized zebra shades, installed by Tony Fancher. He did a awesome job. He used his level tool so many time to make sure it prefect. Also there Misty who was always checking on things to go smoothly. Thanks Zinga's. I'm saving $$$ to do my other rooms. You have five stars from me.
We ordered a very large outdoor electric shade for our patio, Zingas was on-time (earlier than anticipated!) and quick and efficient with the install - we love the new privacy sun block that this new shade offers. Misty and the install team were great!
I had a wonderful experience working with Adrian from Zinga's. From start to finish, he provided exceptional customer service with prompt and professional communication every step of the way. What truly stood out was his willingness to go the extra mile to help me feel confident in my decisions. Adrian came to my home multiple times to assist with color selections and made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. His patience, expertise, and attention to detail were incredibly appreciated. I highly recommend Adrian from Zinga's to anyone looking for personalized service and a truly supportive experience.
Zinga’s installed motorized patio screens on our covered back porch and the result is great. The screens completely changed how usable the patio is, especially with afternoon sun and wind. Justin helped on the design side and Terry handled the install. We went with 90% openness on the west and 70% on the south, which was the right call for our space. A few post-install items came up and the Zinga’s team followed through to make everything right. The Somfy TaHoma integration is working well after some network tuning on my side. Very happy with the outcome. The patio now feels like a true 3-season space. Highly recommend Zinga’s, and thanks to Justin and Terry for a job well done.
Great experience with the entire process. Installers Terry Henton and son Terry Henton Jr did a great job very caring of my property and aesthetics of how to install. Misty was great in communication. Product looks great. I ordered the white shades which look fantastic on my white outdoor pavilion.
Allen did an incredible job replacing our shutters! He was incredibly polite and professional throughout the process. He ensured the shutters Fit perfectly on our windows and left the area spotless. We are beyond satisfied with his exceptional work before he left!
Pergola FAQs
An aluminum louvered roof pergola has a series of horizontal slats—called louvers—that can be tilted open or closed depending on your needs. When open, they let in sunlight and airflow. When closed, they form a solid, protective roof that sheds rain and provides shade. Motorized systems let you make these adjustments with a remote, wall switch, or smart control. 
Yes. When the louvers are fully closed, they act like a solid roof and help keep your space dry during light to moderate rain. Many systems also include integrated drainage channels that funnel water away from beneath the pergola posts. While they are very effective in most weather, extremely heavy storms may still require extra planning or sheltering of outdoor furniture. 
Permit requirements vary by city and homeowners’ association. In many areas, attached or large pergolas require permits that consider setbacks, height limits, and wind or snow loads. Some HOAs also ask for drawings, color samples, or product specs for architectural review before approval. It’s best to check local building codes early in the planning process. We help you through this process!
High-quality aluminum pergolas are engineered to resist rust, warping, and weather damage, providing long-term performance in a variety of climates. With proper installation and regular simple cleaning, aluminum louvered pergolas can last for many years with minimal upkeep—often decades—outlasting many traditional outdoor shade solutions.