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Eclipse Shading Systems® – a Family Tradition

It’s time to get your outdoor spring-cleaning going, so you rake out the brush from around the shrubbery and wash the deck. Maybe you’ll give it a new coat of paint this year. Mostly what you’re thinking about while you get your extended outdoor living space ready for another season is that the conversation you had with your son the day he graduated from college. That conversation took place under the very awning you are hosing off, and the fabric looks just as good now as it did then. You’re glad you purchased a high quality Eclipse retractable awning. Your […]

How to Save Money by Installing an Awning on Your Deck

Do you like saving money, maybe seeing a little bit left over in your bank account once all the monthly bills are paid? Silly question right, of course you do. I mean, who doesn’t? Well, did you know that installing a retractable awning on your deck can actually make your money saving dream a reality? You’re probably thinking, “How can I possibly save money by installing a retractable awning on my deck, fresh air and sunshine are free?” You’re right, they are, but trying to cool your home in the overwhelmingly hot summer months isn’t. Picture it, you have the […]

Summer is the Perfect Time to Update with a Retractable Awning

Ah, summer. Long days, cool nights, barbecues, and family fun. Nothing could be better, right? That is, until the true realities of summer set in. Conversations turn from “Let’s go outside and enjoy the nice weather” to complaints of “It’s too hot!” and “There’s too many bugs outside” before you know it. Well never fear, there are ways to keep everyone happy and make sure that you’re ready to enjoy some summer fun outside. “How is this possible?” you may ask. It’s simple. When you’re updating your deck or patio, make sure to add a retractable awning to the mix. […]

How My Eclipse Awning Changed My Life

Life was hot before the Eclipse awning came into my life, and I don’t mean the good kind of hot. I’m talking about the sun melting my flesh because it must be a thousand degrees outside, kind of hot. That all changed when I discovered the beauty of a retractable awning. Instead of stepping out onto my deck then running inside again hissing at the sun like a doomed vampire, I can actually go outside any enjoy the weather. Haven’t you ever wanted to go outside on your deck or patio and just relax? Maybe you want to enjoy the […]

When Designing a Deck, be sure you Include the Retractable Awning

You’ve created the perfect outdoor space to sit and relax. It’s roomy, comfortable, and altogether inviting, but is it really? Did you forget something when you built your brand new deck? You have a beautiful set of furniture out there and a sturdy table to set your drinks on. It’s quite lovely, but you skipped the most important part. “What did I miss?” you may ask. Well, did you include a retractable awning? If you skipped the retractable awning, then you missed one of the most important parts of the deck. You’re probably asking yourself what the point is. Well, […]

Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know about Retractable Awnings

If you’ve decided to update your outdoor space with a retractable awning, you’ve probably already started your research to find the best one. However, there are certain things you may not know about these awnings and how they’ll affect your home. Learn more by checking out this list of the top five things that you didn’t know about retractable awnings to make sure you get the best fit for your needs. 1. Shade Systems Retractable Covers Don’t Just Protect You from the Sun. When people consider purchasing motorized retractable awnings, they usually do it to supply shade to their outdoor […]