Life Under The Shade

Picking the Right Shading Solution for You

People need shade in every facet of their lives. Whether you’re looking for protection in your home or business, Eclipse Shading has plenty of options to keep you feeling protected all year... Read more...

Retractable Screens and How To Best Take Care of Them

Retractable screens are a great addition to any home, providing the perfect balance of fresh air and protection from insects. However, like any home feature, they require regular maintenance in order... Read more...

Benefits of Owning the Eclipse Latitude Louvered Roof

If you’re looking to enhance your outdoor living experience, then consider the Eclipse Latitude Louvered Roof. This innovative and stylish addition to your home offers a multitude of benefits. In this blog... Read more...

How to Choose the Perfect Custom Retractable Awning for Your Patio or Deck

Transforming your patio or deck into a shaded, stylish haven can be as easy as adding the right custom retractable awning. But with so many options available, how do you... Read more...

Picking The Right Awning Fabrics

Picking The Right Awning Fabric When it comes to choosing the perfect awning fabric, there are a few important factors to consider. Thanks to our fabric supplier, Sunbrella, there are multiple... Read more...

Why Retractable Patio Screens Can Solve Your Problems?

Do you love spending time on your patio, but find yourself constantly battling with bugs or harsh sunlight? If so, retractable patio screens may just be the solution to your patio problems.... Read more...

What Makes An Awning Great?

Why is an awning so great? Awnings are a great addition to any home or business, providing shade and protection from the elements while also adding aesthetic value. But have you... Read more...

Awning Fabrics Proper Maintenance

Our awning fabrics by Sunbrella not only provide shade and protection from the elements, but they also add aesthetic appeal to our outdoor spaces. However, with regular exposure to sunlight, dirt, and other elements,... Read more...

Why a retractable awning is great for your business?

Good morning to all my fellow business owners! This weeks blog post is made special just for you! When it comes to your business, having an inviting and practical outdoor... Read more...

Benefits of Having A Valance

Summer 2024 is almost here! Which means hot weather, planning that lovely vacation with friends or family, relaxing by the pool and much more! People also use this time of the year to work around the house. You might be working on the garden, renovating your home or looking for shading solutions to keep things cool. When homeowners consider our Eclipse Shading retractable awnings, they not only want an awning that protects them from the sun, but that also gives an aesthetic feeling to allow their home to stand out among others... Read more...

Benefits of a Wind Sensor On An Awning

2024 is here and spring and summer are around the corner. As homeowners and business owners prepare to take on the new year, let’s focus on the importance of owning... Read more...

10 Things You Need To Know Before You Purchase a Retractable Awning

A retractable awning is a major investment for most homeowners – typically running between $4,000-10,000+ for a fully custom made, professionally installed unit. Before you plunk down your hard-earned cash, consider these 10 key things to know. Doing your homework can save you time and money, and help to avoid more of life’s headaches. 1. Who are you purchasing from? With this size investment, you’ll want to check out your local dealer(s) with the Better Business Bureau and request references from your area. No matter how good the product is, the dealer selection is... Read more...

Retractable Awnings Offer Many Solutions

A retractable awning from Eclipse Shading Systems is a good solution for a lot of questions about improving your home. It doesn’t matter whether a homeowner lives in a luxury beach house or a ranch in the Midwest. We hear the same kinds of situations from them. They have created a backyard paradise that they want to enjoy more. They would love to have a covered patio but either can’t afford one, or building codes prevent construction. They have beautiful scenery at their property and want to create more space for enjoying... Read more...

How to Clean Awning Made Sunbrella Fabric

While the awning is on the frame, you can conduct light cleaning. Brush off loose dirt with a soft bristle brush. Hose down fabrics on a monthly basis with clean water, which helps prevent dirt from becoming deeply embedded in the fabric, and eliminates the need for more thorough cleaning. Typically, a thorough cleaning of your awning will be needed every two to three years. For tough cleaning jobs to get rid of dirt and mildew, prepare a cleaning solution of water and mild soap or dishwashing liquid. Use a soft bristle... Read more...

Common Awning Installation Issues & Troubleshooting

If you’re looking to spend time outdoors with family or friends under a retractable awning, this is the perfect time! During nice, warm, and sunny weather, many homeowners choose to sit under an awning or shade to enjoy their outdoor living areas. Yet, after many months of not using it, you may come across some problems when trying to take it out. Here are some common awning installation issues and solutions. Issue: The awning makes a knocking or cracking noise when extending or retracting. Solution: The awning brackets have not been tightened completely.... Read more...

Reduce Energy Cost, Add Value!

A retractable awning from Eclipse Shading Systems can help control energy costs in your home. As a society we’ve seen a shift to become “greener” with energy efficiency at the top of the list. It’s better for the environment, because the less power we use for cooling systems, the less the better. Depending on your power company’s method of power production, you’re helping burn less coal, or creating less of a demand on solar- or wind-powered networks. But another reason is a bit more self-serving: it keeps more money in your pocket by reducing... Read more...

How Retractable Awnings Work

Let Eclipse Shading Systems show you how retractable awnings work and how they can enhance your home. As wonderful as the outdoors can be, the sun can make it a challenge to spend a day outside. Even on wonderfully cool autumn afternoons or satisfying spring mornings, the sun’s UV rays can quickly bombard you and potentially cause discomfort. This problem isn’t only for beach states. Everything from lake home retreats to tightly packed historic neighborhoods can have a backyard paradise ruined by harsh sunlight. Fortunately, there’s a way to transform your patio... Read more...

Eclipse Prestige Retractable Awning Benefits

Are you looking for a modern, elegant way to provide shade from the hot sun and UV rays? Enjoy sunny days on your patio or deck with the Eclipse Prestige Retractable Awning. It is a full cassette shading system that can be mounted on most surfaces and goes well with any home’s architecture. Its strength and durability sets it apart from other retractable awning systems. Even if your region is prone to high winds, the Prestige will stand up to the test. It has a Class III wind rating, which is the... Read more...

How an Awning Color Can Help Your Business

Have you ever walked into a store and noticed posters and signs in a significantly bold color that attracted your attention? That is because certain colors can affect a customer’s mood and spending behavior. Brands use psychology to appeal to their potential customers. Having a custom awning created for your business will lead to more new customers walking through your door. The perfect awning design and color will send a positive message about your products and services, and could ultimately help you increase sales. Colors: Green is the color of... Read more...

Ways to Cut Energy Costs

You just spent hundreds of dollars on Holiday gifts. Now you need to save up for other occasions and home improvement projects, but how? By saving money on your utility bill! Here are some tips on ways to cut your home energy costs. Install Awnings– An awning not only adds beauty to your home’s exterior, but it can also reduce the indoor temperature. It can help cut down cooling costs because it will prevent the heat from entering and the cooling energy from leaving, thus helping your air conditioning system work a little better. Install... Read more...

The Story Behind Awnings

Awnings are a type of cover which is generally made of fabric is used as shade and shelter from scorching heat in the summer and huge downpour of rains during the rainy season. It extends over an area and does its magic; you can see them often on windows, decks, and doors. Nowadays you might have noticed eye catching awnings in various business outlets featuring the company’s logo and color, but they go way back. History records itself with Syria and ancient Egypt as places where same kind of shades was... Read more...

What Makes an Awning?

Did you know that the tradition of relaxing under an awning started in Ancient Rome? Nowadays, awnings are used to block the sun and rain, to make our homes more inviting, and to make businesses stand out. There’s a lot that goes into the process of creating an awning. Many awnings, especially one’s made for businesses, are custom designed and tailored to fit the clients’ needs. Here’s what’s involved behind-the-scenes before your awning is delivered and installed. Fabric The whole process begins with the fabric. The colors have to be eye-catching as well as... Read more...

5 Benefits of Interior Shading for Your Home

Curtains and blinds are becoming a thing of the past. They can be a hassle, having to clean dust off blinds and old, musty odors coming from curtains. Perhaps, you are considering of getting rid of your home’s curtains and blinds. Installing interior shades can be a great option for many reasons. Interior shades and shading give homeowners control of the interior of their home. They also increase comfort of the home. Here are the top five benefits of having interior shades in your home. Protection from UV rays – Interior shades stop... Read more...

Tips for Keeping Your Awning in Great Shape

Awnings are relatively easy to care for and clean. They will do just fine if left alone, but there are a few things you can do to keep them looking like new. Here are four tips on awning care to keep your outdoor awning looking delightful year after year. Brushing A weekly brushing with a soft bristle brush will go a long way toward keeping your awning clean. Any soft bristle brush with an extendable handle will work, and an RV awning brush is ideal for this task. No need to brush hard—just brush... Read more...

Finding the Perfect Awning for Your Business

Just like any element of curb appeal, an awning is one of the first things your guests will see when coming to your business. But how do you choose an awning that is right for your business as well as your building? By following these tips, your commercial awning will fit your business perfectly! Purpose The first thing you should think about when deciding on a commercial awning is the purpose. Different types of awnings do different things. For example, a fabric awning will protect your guests from the weather all year long while... Read more...

Awning Care & Cleaning

Whether you just moved into a home with an existing fabric awning or you just purchased one from Eclipse Shading Systems, there are some things you should know about caring for your awning. Just like any other fabric item, your residential awnings are not resistant to dirt and grime. In addition, it’s important to be aware of the surroundings near your awning and how they may affect it over the years. Make sure to read up on this simple yet effective awning cleaning tips to keep your Eclipse retractable awning in great shape... Read more...

Most Common Problems with Awnings

Let Eclipse Shading Systems help you prepare to protect your investment into a new retractable awning. As a homeowner, you are well aware of household maintenance and the importance of staying on top of it. From simple chores, such as mowing the lawn or sweeping a walk, to more complicated projects such as cleaning gutters or inspecting HVAC systems, a little maintenance goes a long way toward saving you money. Our patio awnings are no different. While they are made with premium materials for long life and durability, taking care of them will help extend... Read more...

Awning Pro Tips: Enhance Your Branding

Every awning tells a story and sends a very specific message. Whether you are making sure that your business is easy to identify or using an awning to promote a product, promotion, or event – there are some good design essentials to consider in order to make them look their best. These commercial awning tips will help solidify your business’s brand identity and increase eye-catching visual impact. IT’S NOT JUST WHAT YOU SAY, BUT HOW YOU SAY IT In conversation, it’s not just what you say. How you look, how you sound, and how sincere... Read more...

Picking the Right Awning Fabric

When it comes time to decide the specifics for your residential or commercial awning, there are many decisions to be made that can all impact the lifespan and durability of the finished product. What types of fabrics are available for your outdoor awning and how can you choose the right one? First Things First, Know Why You Are Getting an Awning Before you can worry about what fabric is right for your outdoor awning, you need to decide exactly why you are getting the awning and what type of area you... Read more...

Motorized v. Manual Retractable Awnings

You know the benefits of owning an awning for your commercial or residential property, but now you have to choose between a motorized or manual retractable awning for your beautiful new installation. Retractable awnings are great for businesses and homes, as they can be taken down and stored when they aren’t actively in use. Whether your awning is prominently placed on Main Street proudly displaying your business’s name or framing your patio and providing much-needed shade, there are different pros and cons to both awning types. MOTORIZED RETRACTABLE AWNINGS Motorized... Read more...

Enjoy Your Patio with Solar Shades

The weather is getting cooler, and the summer will soon be a memory. In between the sweltering, sticky days of summer and the bitter, frigidly cold days of winter, we have a season of pleasant temperatures in fall. Do you want to continue enjoying the great outdoors from the comfort of your patio this fall? Perhaps a chill runs down your back just thinking about the cool autumn breeze that could make that dream impossible. You should consider installing solar shades on your patio! Solar shades will extend your patio season and are... Read more...

Choosing the Right Awning Material

Adding an awning to a home or business can add style and function to outdoor areas. There are many considerations when choosing an awning, and among the most important is the type of material that the awning will be made from. Different materials may better serve different purposes and may affect the lifespan of the awning. Canvas Awnings Canvas awnings are common, and can be made from different materials such as polyester or cotton. Canvas awnings were once very popular and can still be purchased today, but these awnings have a number of disadvantages. Canvas... Read more...

Prepping Your Awning for Fall & Winter

With years of expertise in the awning industry, Eclipse Awnings has some fall and winter storage tips for awning owners. Window awnings can lower your overall cooling costs, according to the US Department of Energy. This heat reduction can save you massive amounts of money in energy bills all summer long. However, when you need that extra sun in the winter, tuck your awnings away. Before you tuck them away for the winter months, though, don’t forget to winterize them. Winterized awning fabric is well taken care of and will be more... Read more...

Save Costs with a Commercial Awning for Your Business

Commercial awnings are a great way for businesses to advertise their wares and really enhance the outdoor aesthetics of their brick-and-mortar storefronts. Awnings are fully customizable in terms of color scheme and design and allow business owners the chance to bring in more customers without sacrificing either curb appeal or energy efficiency. What’s actually remarkable is that commercial awnings can block the amount of glare and sunlight that permeates your store, which in turn reduces your energy, electricity and cooling costs since you’ve effectively reduced the heat gain. While heat gain in commercial buildings is... Read more...

Getting Your Eclipse Awning

Awnings are everywhere we look from store fronts to backyard patios. Awnings provide shelter from the rain and sun as well as create a welcoming and visually appealing addition to any home or business. THE DESIGN PROCESS At Eclipse Shading Systems, we offer guidance and input throughout the entire design process while still giving you the best realized version of your dream. Every customer receives a thorough consultation with one of our experienced designers and is allowed multiple iterations of drafts to make sure that everything fits with your needs and expectations.... Read more...

#ThrowbackThursday: Eclipse Shading Systems on Extreme Home Makeover

Ah, remember the early 2000s and Extreme Home Makeover? So do we! In fact, Eclipse Shading Systems was proud to donate solar screens and retractable awnings to an Extreme Home Makeover build in 2011. In honor of its 5 year anniversary, we’ve decided to relive the glory of helping those who need it most! Check out a few photos from our Extreme Home Makeover experience! Read more...

Prepping Awnings for Fall

Regular maintenance generally means a once-a-year cleaning and with the fall season just around the corner, it’s perfect time to do a little maintenance to keep your awning looking great. To keep the fabric looking fresh, awning fabric should first be hosed down to remove any loose debris. Using a soft brush with a mild natural soap like Ivory Flakes or Woolite in lukewarm water, no more than 100 degrees F, remove any loose dirt and stains from the fabric. Do not use detergent! Rinse thoroughly to remove all the soap... Read more...

How to Keep Your Awning Looking Brand New

Awnings are an investment in your home and exterior look and style of your home, so it’s always good to keep them looking brand new. But after hours of exposure to the sun and elements, what are the best methods for keeping an awning in great shape? Generally speaking, to keep awnings in their best shape, regular maintenance typically includes a thorough once-a-year cleaning. To keep the fabric looking fresh, the fabric should first be hosed down to remove any loose debris. Using a soft brush with a mild natural soap... Read more...

Retractable Patio Awnings Add Shade, Save Money

During those hot summer months of the year, do you ever wish that you could get a little bit of reprieve from the heat and the sun? Perhaps your backyard doesn’t have any trees, so you can’t sit in the shade anywhere. If this is the case, then it’s time to consider residential retractable awnings. But which option is the right one for you? At Eclipse Shading Systems, we offer different options for you to choose from. Below are several benefits of retractable patio awnings for your yard. Protection from the Sun... Read more...

Stay Cool Outdoors This Summer With Exterior Solar Shades

Whether it’s to totally block out the light or filter the light and heat, Eclipse Shading Systems has a shading solution that will perfectly complement your home or business. With a summer being so short, you’ll want to enjoy every moment that you can outdoors. Eclipse Shading Systems has solar shades, retractable screen doors, awnings, pergola covers, and offer the option of motorized or manual. With the click of a button, you can transform your patio into your desired outdoor living space. Patio shades block heat, wind, and dirt, creating a great outdoor... Read more...

Tips for Keeping Your Retractable Awning Looking Awesome

If you own a retractable awning, you want to keep it in the best shape possible. After all, it is outdoors and exposed to the elements constantly. Whether it’s harsh sunlight, rain and wind, or dirt, dust and outdoor animals like birds and squirrels, your awning is gets exposed to quite a bit day after day. That’s why it’s important to put a little time into caring for your awning and making sure it stays clean. Check out these tips for maintaining your retractable awning and keeping it looking great and... Read more...

Sun Safety 101: Enjoy the Outdoors Without Getting Burned

The weather is warming up, the days are longer and there’s more time to be outside doing all kinds of fun things! But if you’re going to be out in the sun, especially on a hot day, you need to stay safe. Let’s find out how. Don’t Get Burned Even though the sun is hot, it does cool things. It keeps us warm. It makes flowers and plants grow. It even gives us vitamin D so we can better absorb calcium into our bodies for strong bones. It does all these things... Read more...

A Great Way to Enjoy Your Summer Outdoors Comfortably & Safely

You’ve already planted your garden, completed the landscaping, bought your lawn furniture and have truly spent time enjoying the outdoors. You step outside on your deck, sit down with your beverage of choice, on your new outdoor furniture and it hits you. Oh no, the sun! It’s out in full force and it’s beaming down on you making you want a little shade. Fortunately, there is an easy solution that can enhance your home and allow you to enjoy your beautiful outdoors more than ever. The solution is simply the addition of... Read more...

Throw Shade All Summer Long Find A Local Dealer

Eclipse Shading Systems is a leading manufacturer of awnings in the United States. With hundreds of certified Eclipse dealers located across the country, Eclipse is your local provider for shading systems including retractable awnings, solar screens, and more. Generally speaking, the denser the material used in outdoor awnings, umbrellas or other protective structures, the greater the percentage of UV rays they’ll block. For example, the Skin Cancer Foundation says materials such as tile, metal or timber can block up to 100 percent of the sun’s rays, while other materials may block... Read more...

10 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

If you’re worried about rising energy bills as we head into summer, don’t overlook alternatives to air conditioner and fans for staying cool. You may be able to save some money this upcoming season with a few tweaks to your diet and some simple lifestyle changes. Whether you need instant relief from the scorching heat or have the patience to complete a DIY project, here are eight refreshing – and unconventional – ways to keep your cool all summer long. 1. Learn a Yogic Breathing Technique You may not need to... Read more...

Sun Protection & Wind Protection – Eclipse SunRoof Plus

Enjoy the great outdoors with three-season protection and comfort under an Eclipse SunRoof Plus. The Eclipse Shading Systems® SunRoof Plus retractable awning is designed to provide protection from sun and rain.... Read more...

Best Awnings for Summer

Summer has arrived! Is your yard or eating area ready to protect from the harsh sun? Temperatures in throughout the country can reach outrageously hot levels, particularly during the summer months. To protect your family from the sun but still enjoy time outside, an awning could be a perfect solution. But which type of awning is best suited for your needs? Eclipse Awnings can help make that decision for you, so you can spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time worrying about the sunblock. Retractable Awnings If your space doesn’t always need... Read more...

Awnings Add Shade & Style to Any Property

An awning can give your home or business a unique look and style. Awnings are both attractive looking and practical. We invite you to consider just a few of the many benefits that you can receive from having an awning installed. Let’s start with living space. During certain seasons, your use of an outdoor patio may be limited by inclement weather. Sometimes this can be rain, but other times it may just be heavy sun that produces uncomfortable conditions on a patio or deck. Retractable awnings give you the flexibility to increase your... Read more...

How to Throw an Easy Summer BBQ Under the Awning

Ready to throw a barbecue under your new retractable awning? These tips from Eclipse Shading Systems will help make your event unforgettable. There are many reasons to add a retractable awning to your house, and one of the most fun reasons is for hosting a summer grill session. A patio awning is a grilling enthusiast’s best friend for a lot of reasons: The shade gives you a place to cool down while working on specialties with long cook times, such as ribs or brisket. Going low and slow is much easier... Read more...

The Best Things to Do Beneath the Awning

Awnings are a great addition for the home for a number of reasons, chief among them being that they provide the ultimate protection for your family and the sun’s harmful UV rays. But what else can you do beneath the awning? Without further adieu, here is our list of our favorite things to do beneath the awning! 1. Barbecue. The great American classic: a good old-fashioned barbecue is easily one of our favorite activities to do beneath the awning. Whether you’re flipping burgers and hot dogs or preparing a gourmet meal... Read more...