12×8 ft motorized balcony shade for condo and apartment balconies, high-rise terraces, and covered outdoor spaces. HOA-friendly — retracts into slim aluminum housing, available in neutral colors. Configure options and order online with real-time pricing.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 12 feet (144 inches) |
| Height | 8 feet (96 inches) |
| Coverage Area | 96 sq ft |
| Motor | Tubular motor with single-channel remote |
| Housing | Aluminum cassette with integrated side tracks |
| Wind Rating | Up to 40 MPH |
12×8 (96 sq ft) is the size for premium balconies — penthouse terraces, corner units with wraparound balconies that turn into a single 12-foot run on one side, and the larger amenity-deck cabanas that some new luxury buildings include with the unit. At 12 feet wide the shade can span an entire wall-of-glass opening and still tie into a side parapet, which is what gives a penthouse terrace its enclosed-room feel when fully extended.
This size is also the practical maximum for an HOA-friendly install on most high-rise buildings — anything wider than 12 feet usually requires a center post or a dual-shade layout to handle the wind load above the 30th floor, and HOA architectural review boards tend to push back on either solution. The 12×8 stays within the single-span design envelope: one motor, one bottom bar, one continuous mesh field, no visible interruption to the view when retracted.
The 12-foot bottom bar uses the heaviest extrusion in our balcony lineup with internal reinforcement to prevent any visible deflection at the midpoint when the shade is fully deployed. The roll tube steps up to a 70mm diameter (vs 60mm on the smaller sizes) to handle the additional fabric weight without sag, and the cassette housing is roughly 14% deeper to fit the larger roll diameter — worth confirming your soffit clearance before ordering.
HOA-friendly — retracts into slim aluminum housing, available in neutral colors.
DIY installation takes 2–4 hours per screen. Professional installation also available ($300–$500 per screen). Plugs into any standard GFCI outlet.