Description
Enhance Outdoor Spaces with Custom Lean-To Clear Side Panels
The Challenge of Weather-Exposed Lean-To Structures
Lean-to structures and open-sided extensions are valuable for increasing operational or leisure space, but their open design leaves them vulnerable to the elements. Without a side barrier, driving rain, wind, and debris can easily penetrate the area, making it unusable for much of the year and potentially damaging stored goods or equipment. For businesses, this lack of protection leads to wasted square footage; for residential users, it means outdoor patios remain at the mercy of the weather. Standard fixed walls are often not an option due to lighting requirements or the need for seasonal ventilation, leaving a gap for a solution that balances protection with visibility.
High-Clarity, Retractable Weather Protection
Our lean-to clear side panels provide a rugged and flexible solution designed to transform open structures into weather-protected environments. As a key offering within our outdoor industrial curtains range, these panels are manufactured from industrial-grade, UV-stabilized clear PVC. This material provides the transparency of glass with the durability and flexibility of a heavy-duty textile. Precision-tailored to your specific dimensions, the panels can be mounted on tracks or fixed with industrial fasteners, allowing you to seal out the wind and rain instantly while maintaining full natural light and panoramic views.
Strategic Benefits of Custom Clear Side Panels
- Year-Round Space Utilization: Creating a comfortable, dry environment that allows you to use your lean-to or patio regardless of external weather conditions.
- Maximum Natural Light Transmission: Utilizing high-clarity vinyl that eliminates the need for artificial lighting during the day, maintaining a bright and open atmosphere.
- Industrial-Grade Durability: Engineered from reinforced, tear-resistant PVC that withstands high winds and remains flexible in sub-zero temperatures without cracking.
- Flexible and Retractable Design: Offering the ability to roll up or slide the panels away during fair weather, providing a level of adaptability that permanent glazing cannot match.
Ordering
- Ships in 7–10 workdays
- Free Shipping!
- 2-year warranty on manufacturing defects
Video Overview
Better Than Thin Film
You can find clear film online for around €40, but it typically lasts only minutes in harsh weather. AKON does not supply film material, as we focus on industrial and commercial-grade solutions. We use thick 20 mil and 30 mil clear PVC designed to withstand winter conditions, strong winds, and UV exposure. Our material is also custom-sized, so you don’t have excess plastic flapping in the wind, which not only looks untidy but also performs poorly at keeping out the weather.
Benefits
- MADE TO YOUR EXACT DIMENSIONS: Unlike one-size-fits-all clear tarps, you provide the precise measurements you need. This results in a much more professional-looking installation. AKON clear custom tarp curtains are used in thousands of outdoor applications across the USA. Note: due to folding and shipping, sizes may vary by up to 2.5 cm.
- HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL: All custom clear tarps are waterproof, rainproof, UV-rated, and winter rated. These transparent tarps are designed for outdoor use where you want a clear line of sight while keeping out the wind and rain.
- MULTIPLE USES AND SIZES: Use your custom clear tarp with grommets to protect people, furniture, and equipment. These versatile transparent tarps are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Common applications include clear patio curtains, deck curtains, porch curtains, industrial curtains, gazebo curtains, greenhouse covers, balcony curtains, and more.
- MOUNTING OPTIONS: Each custom-sized clear tarp can be made with optional grommets, snaps, twist locks, or pockets. These options allow for quick and secure mounting on one or all sides.
- ZIPPER or MAGNETIC ENTRANCES: Unhooking a tarp to enter can be inconvenient, so we offer clear tarps with zipper or magnetic openings for quick access. Walk in easily, then seal it behind you.
- REINFORCED EDGES: The clear PVC material includes reinforced webbing around the edges for extra strength. This prevents fasteners from tearing out during windy conditions. Note: only clear tarps require webbing, as opaque vinyl is already internally reinforced.
- SHIPS IN 7–10 WORKING DAYS: Quality fabrication takes a little longer, but the result is a perfect fit. Custom-sized tarps install cleanly and avoid the loose, messy look of generic covers. These tarps are made specifically for you and come with a 1-year defect warranty. Please note: custom tarps are non-refundable unless defective.
Details
SPECIFICATIONS
✔ Thickness: 18 oz / 20 mil / 30 mil
✔ Size: You input the size you need
✔ Variation: Only +/- 2.5 cm
✔ Colour: Crystal Clear
✔ Double-Thick Edges: Yes
✔ Wind Webbing Edge: Yes (clear tarps only)
✔ Rated For: -17 °C to 71 °C | Clear
✔ Rated For: -28 °C to 71 °C | Opaque colours
✔ Winter Rated: Yes
✔ Usage: Indoor and outdoor
✔ Tear resistant and abrasion resistant
✔ UV rated for sunlight
✔ One-year defect warranty
✔ Ratings: Waterproof, snowproof, cold-resistant, meets fire safety requirements
Mounting Options
Grommets: Rust-resistant, located on corners and every 46 cm.
(If you need different spacing, just mention it in the notes during checkout.)
This is the most common and versatile mounting method.
Snaps | Screw On: Rust-resistant, placed on corners and every 46 cm.
Snaps include a screw that mounts to your structure.
Not recommended for high-wind areas or tarps over 3 m due to weight.
Snaps | Stick On: Adhesive snaps attach to your structure without drilling.
Ideal for aluminum screen enclosures or vinyl siding.
Use with 4 cm-wide adhesive bases.
Video overview.
Not recommended for high-wind areas or tarps over 3 m.
Twist Locks: Rust-resistant, placed on corners and every 46 cm.
Twist locks (also called turn buttons) allow fast removal and reinstallation.
All twist-lock hardware is included.
Pockets: 7.6 cm-tall pockets ideal for the bottom of tarps.
They can also be used for hanging tarps when no mid-point structure is available.
Pockets do not change the overall dimensions ordered. Pipe not included.
Shapes: Triangular and sloped vinyl tarp walls can be made to enclose uneven spaces.
You can add shapes to your order here:
Custom Shape Tarps
Door Covers: If you need to cover a screen door, you can add a clear winter screen door cover here:
Clear Winter Screen Door Covers
Considerations
USES
Common uses include clear patio curtains, deck curtains, porch curtains, industrial curtains, gazebo curtains, greenhouse covers, balcony curtains, throw tarps, and more.
SHRINKAGE
PVC expands and contracts slightly with temperature changes and folding. Tarps are made to your exact size, but may vary by up to 2.5 cm after shipping and weather exposure. Allow a little tolerance when measuring.
HEAT SEALING
Heat seals are placed either vertically or horizontally at AKON’s discretion for tarps wider than 137 cm.
If you prefer to specify heat-seal placement, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Here is a useful video explaining heat seals.
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