When you make the decision to add an awning to your home, you decrease your energy use and that decreases your carbon footprint. One of the greatest benefits of installing an awning is the energy savings. We are all concerned with global warming and green living. In fact, the easiest way to reduce environmental footprints and fight increasing energy costs with summer temperatures rising to record breaking levels is through simple shading. According to a study done by the Professional Awning Manufacturer’s Association (PAMA), simple shading with awnings can reduce energy use in a building up to 30%. Exterior fabric […]
Our customers like to let us know how an Eclipse retractable awning has improved their lives. First, they always tell us how confused they were until they talked to us. They rave about our products, warranty, professionalism, customer service and installation. When you do a great job, your customers notice. They like to tell you and they like to tell their friends. Customers share with us how much they love their Eclipse awning and shading products. They say that since their retractable awning was installed, they feel like they have added an attractive upgrade to their home, and a comfortable […]
You may not think of the sun as something you can control, but we think differently. You can control the sun. Protect your furniture and carpets from fading, get rid of glare and enjoy the view with Eclipse Exterior Retractable Solar Screens. Did we mention that you’ll save on energy costs too? Solar screens can reduce heat gain in your home in the summer months by as much as 77%. Expand your outdoor living space with exterior retractable solar screens while stopping up to 90% of the harmful UV rays and creating 100% block out shade. Easily mounted on the […]
Butterfly Retractable Awnings can provide a Free Standing awning solution to a backyard, deck or patio exposed to direct sunlight.
Over the course of the last 25 years, there have been major technological breakthroughs in synthetic fabrics and topcoating agents. These new awning fabrics are made of synthetic yarns providing greater durability and extend the look and life of indoor and outdoor awnings. Depending on fabric care, temperature and climate, your awning should last up to eight years before needing repair or replacement. The Awning Division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), a not-for-profit trade association representing the entire spectrum of the specialty fabrics industry, reports that seven primary fabrics are used to make awnings: Solution-dyed acrylic, Solution-dyed modacrylic […]
The use of awnings first appears in ancient civilizations described as woven mats. These mats were made from reeds found in the marshlands and while they shaded booths in the market place, they were not very durable. A sudden rain could bring these awnings to destruction. You might also see awnings attached to carriages or held over the heads of privileged people walking in the sun. Sun protection fabric such as heavy cotton was also used and linen is mentioned in a poem in 50 BC as shade awnings for theatres. Awnings become more popular in North America in the […]
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