CUSTOM SHADE SOLUTIONS
MAKE THE OUTDOORS YOUR FAVORITE ROOM
Since 1976, homeowners across Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan have trusted W.A. Zimmer as one of the region’s leading outdoor living specialists. We design and install custom outdoor shade structures that enhance homes and create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. From the first consultation to final installation, our team focuses on thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a seamless experience for every homeowner.
PERFECT FOR YOUR FAVORITE OUTDOOR SPACE
SHADE. COMFORT. PROTECTION.
Shade Your Outdoor Space
WA Zimmer designs and installs premium shade solutions. From pergolas and patio covers to retractable awnings and motorized MagnaTrack & shade screens, we create outdoor spaces that stay comfortable in the sun, light rain, and changing seasons.
Imagine mornings with coffee on the patio, relaxed afternoons in the shade, and evenings spent outside with family and friends. Our custom shade solutions are designed to make your patio, deck, or backyard a place where you want to linger longer, so the outdoors becomes one of the most enjoyed spaces in your home.
For over 50 years, W.A. Zimmer Company has helped homeowners throughout Fort Wayne, Huntington, Marion, Warsaw, South Bend, and surrounding communities in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan rethink the way they live outdoors. We design and install premium sunrooms, pergolas, patio covers, retractable awnings, and motorized MagnaTrack & shade screens crafted from durable extruded aluminum, not wood, for lasting beauty, low maintenance, and performance designed to last a lifetime, so you can spend more time enjoying the moments that matter most.
Start Your Custom Outdoor Shade Project Today
Ready to get started? Let us show you colors, styles, and shade inspiration for your home. We install outdoor shade systems in Northern Indiana, including Fort Wayne, Huntington, Bluffton, Kendallville, Elkhart, South Bend, Angola, and Mishawaka, Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Noblesville, Fishers, and in Southwest Michigan areas, including Southwest Lake Michigan, Sawyer, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Cassopolis, Sturgis, White Pigeon, Dowagiac, and surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule your on-site estimate with one of our design consultants.
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Featured Projects
Your friends and neighbors trust WA Zimmer for beautiful outdoor living spaces. Explore some of our completed projects including pergolas, patio covers, retractable awnings, motorized shade screens, and sunrooms throughout Fort Wayne, South Bend, Marion, Mishawaka, Southwest Michigan, and surrounding communities
Comfort made in the shade
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