Life Under The Shade

The Eclipse Awning Difference is in the Advanced Belt Technology
Eclipse Shading Systems® uses Advanced Belt Technology® (ABT) to give our retractable awnings the power and longevity that old-fashioned pulleys, cables, and chains cannot provide. We feature the Advanced Belt Technology system in our Eclipse, Total Eclipse, Eclipse SC, and the Eclipse Butterfly retractable awnings. Other tension transmission systems cannot compare with the performance of Advanced Belt Technology. Designed especially for the retractable awnings industry, the revolutionary breakthrough of Advanced Belt Technology used in Eclipse awnings is the result of nine high carbon steel cables enclosed in a poly carbon UV resistant... Read more...
Upgraded Patio Furniture, Upgraded Landscaping, & Upgraded Retractable Awnings
Your Eclipse retractable awnings look as good as they did the day they were installed. They’ve done their job, supplying cooling shade on the deck for relaxing down time, keeping indoor temperatures cooler, and saving you money on your energy bills. You know that Eclipse retractable awnings are a worthwhile investment to make in the value of your home. This coming season, you’ve decided to upgrade your landscaping with a different splash of color, or get new patio furniture and you don’t want to be restricted to the colors or patterns that... Read more...
Where Shading Quality & Affordability Meet – E-Lite Retractable Awning
Don’t let another season come and go without shading for your home when Eclipse Shading Systems® makes it so affordable to purchase retractable awnings that are both functional and stylish. The Eclipse Lite is the most affordable retractable awning with the same high quality performance as its big brother, the Eclipse and the same outstanding quality at the Total Eclipse. The E-Lite retractable awning blocks up to 98% of the sun’s damaging UV rays, protects your carpet and upholstering from fading, and keeps indoor temperatures cooler, which will save money on... Read more...
Shading from Winter Sun with Mermet Magic
The ski vacation you and your family have been waiting for all year is only a couple weeks away. As cold as the snow can be, you look forward to the warm winter sun high up in the mountains and the way it heats your vacation home in the afternoon. When you return from the slopes, you may discover that the strong sunshine has actually made your home a little too warm and the glare makes it hard to see. Eclipse Shading Systems® has the sun-stopper solutions you need to... Read more...
Add Retractable Awnings to Your Home for Shade and Style
The days are beginning to get longer already and that means that the next sunny summer season is only a few months away. You promised yourself you wouldn’t go through another summer without some shade for the back yard deck. You may also wish to purchase retractable awnings for the front of the house to block heat from entering those rooms. Adding retractable awnings to your home is easy when you work with your local Eclipse Shading Systems® dealer. Eclipse Shading Systems has a wide selection of awnings, solution dyed awning fabrics, and solar... Read more...
The Perfect Sun Control – Eclipse Drop Arm Retractable Awning
Ideal for windows, porches, or any opening where you would like to block direct sunlight from entering, the Eclipse Drop Arm shading system by Eclipse Shading Systems® gets the job done. The Eclipse Drop Arm retractable awning provides perfect sun control for windows and porches drops all the way down for full coverage at the touch of a button. The perfect accent for your home, custom made window and porch awnings give you privacy when you want it and when you don’t, you can enjoy the view of the outdoors. The Eclipse... Read more...
Sunbrella Plays Lead Role in Revolutionizing Awning Fabrics
Sunbrella fabrics have been available as an alternative to cotton awning fabrics since 1961. Fabrics made by Sunbrella have the luxurious look and feel of cotton, but can withstand the brightest sunshine without fading. Sunbrella fabrics are easy to clean, color fast, moisture and stain resistant, and made to last, bringing beauty and durability together in the use of retractable awnings. Made in America and available in hundreds of colors and designs, Sunbrella fabrics bring style continuity to your outdoor living space with additional uses in upholstery to match your retractable awnings and your... Read more...
High Performance Shading at the Touch of a Button
Imagine being in control of the shade on your porch with just the touch of a button. The Eclipse is the shading solution you’ve been looking for. Our most popular retractable awning and the maximum value for your investment, the Eclipse can be mounted to almost any surface on your home or business. The Eclipse retractable awning places shade control on your deck, porch, or patio at your command with just the touch of a button. Eclipse retractable awnings are custom constructed in the United States to your specifications, using the finest... Read more...
Preserve Energy, Save Money with Eclipse Shading Products
Rising energy costs means higher residential utility bills. The best way to avoid these increases is to shade your home, which will reduce energy use up to 30%. During peak sunlight hours, heat inside your home can be reduced by as much as 77% with the use of exterior fabric retractable awnings and window awnings. Because awning fabrics do not trap moisture or heat, they can help reduce air-conditioning costs as well, prolonging the life of your HVAC system and reducing your carbon footprint. Installing Eclipse Shading Systems® retractable awnings provides significant savings... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Products Available Throughout the US
Your local Eclipse Shading Systems® Dealership has all the shading solutions you need to provide solar protection for your home or your business. To purchase Eclipse retractable awnings, shading systems, and accessories in Tacoma, Washington, your local certified Eclipse Shading Systems dealer is Tacoma Tent & Awning Company. Tacoma Tent & Awning Company offers the full line of Eclipse shading products for their customers throughout Tacoma, the Puget Sound area, and the Pacific Northwest. Eclipse Shading Systems is well known for outstanding customer service, honesty, and affordable prices as well as the... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems Supports the Humane Society of Walden, New York – Petfinder.com
Since 1974, the Humane Society of Walden has provided quality care for pets while they wait to be adopted into good homes. This non-profit shelter organization is dedicated to helping stray and abandoned cats and dogs and serves Montgomery, Walden, Maybrook, and Gardiner, and Towns of Hamptonburgh, Wawarsing and Shawangunk, but will not turn pets in need away if they come from other areas. The Humane Society of Walden, N.Y., is proud of its association with petfinder.com. Petfinder.com encourages compassionate animal lovers to volunteer time and services to help local sheltered... Read more...
Year Round Sun Glare Protection with Eclipse Shading Products
There’s certainly no question that the winter sun coming through the window glass can warm the room. While it’s nice in cooler climates to have some sunlight come through the windows, do you know that it’s possible for the sun’s rays to cause such intense glare that plastic and vinyl can melt? The top of the television, the edge of the computer, wires exposed to the rays, and vinyl blinds are all subject to heating and melting. You can eliminate the intensity of winter sun glare with the addition of... Read more...
Architectural Design Now Includes Retractable Awnings
Since the inception of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) in 1967, more than 1,700 architectural professionals have passed along the benefits of education to their customers by including awnings in the design of homes and commercial buildings. With increasing attention on energy efficiency, architects and engineers are becoming more informed on the overall benefits of awnings. Many awning companies are helping to create a greater awareness of the benefits of incorporating awning installation into design by. Other than this emerging wave of awning company marketing, there is still very... Read more...
Expanding Outdoor Living Space with Sun Protection
Depending on the time of year or your location, the luxury of expanded outdoor living space is enough to make anyone feel like there’s more time to relax. The world class Ultimate Eclipse is the Eclipse Shading Systems® sun protection solution for your home or your business. The Ultimate Eclipse is the most durable retractable awning for use in commercial structures and private homes, available in the widest selection of solution dyed specialty awning fabrics and blocking up to 98% of the dangerous UV rays of the sun. Using retractable awnings on the exterior... Read more...
Sundance Leisure in Watertown, New York Has Awnings to Fit Any Budget
Sundance Leisure located in Watertown, New York is your Eclipse Shading Systems® dealer, offering products and service that are second to none. Since 1972, Sundance Leisure has been making life easier and more fun with everything you need to have the perfect backyard paradise. Of course, it makes perfect sense that Eclipse Shading Systems would be part of the backyard relaxing plan. Purchasing Eclipse retractable awnings and shading systems from Sundance Leisure will complete your outdoor home retreat. Purchase your custom designed Eclipse shading system from Sundance Leisure and relax in cool,... Read more...
The American Cancer Society & Eclipse Shading Systems® Commitment to Solar Protection
In the past thirty years, more people have been diagnosed with skin cancer than all cancers combined. In the coming year, more than 1 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer. One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in the course of their lives. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is rising faster than any other cancer. Help to avoid the risks of skin cancer with sunscreen that is SPF 15 or higher, limit skin exposure to the sun, and make sure protective shade is... Read more...
Creator of Intelligent Textiles – Dickson Awning Fabrics
Dickson, a division of Glen Raven, is known as a worldwide leader in canopy and awning fabrics. Dickson has been providing innovative textile solutions for solar protection, outdoor living, indoor decorating, and the boating industry for more than 20 years and is recognized as the benchmark for supreme quality outdoor fabrics. The ultimate reference in the awnings fabrics industry, Dickson awning fabric is 100% solution-dyed acrylic. In the solution-dying process, the color becomes an integral part of the fiber because it’s added while the fiber is still liquid, giving the awning... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® – The Total Experience
When you invest in the high quality of Eclipse Shading Systems you can expect the best…the best in products and the best in customer service. At Eclipse, we are dedicated to solar protection solutions and we make it our business to anticipate the needs of an evolving market. The superior shading products from Eclipse will exceed your expectations in durability and performance. Eclipse customers are very happy with their purchases, installation, and service. Eclipse retractable awnings are built to last with the best fabrics and the widest selection of colors and designs,... Read more...
Clanton’s Quality Awning Company. Eclipse Dealership in Dallas, Texas
“We are not the best because we are the oldest; we are the oldest because we are the best!” In the tradition of Eclipse Excellence, Clanton’s Quality Awning Company has a long and respected history of having the highest quality shading products and best customer service in Dallas, Texas. The stars may be big and bright at night in Dallas, but the sun can seem pretty darn bright during the day. Eclipse shading products will keep your patio cool and keep you comfortable all afternoon in the sun while you get protection from the... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® in Orange County, New York – Pitch For Kids
As a technologically advanced awnings manufacturer, Eclipse Shading Systems is dedicated to solar protection solutions and anticipating the needs of a constantly evolving market. The Eclipse first-class production facility exists exclusively to custom craft Eclipse solar shading systems. Eclipse uses only the finest parts, fabrics and threads from around the world and we take pride in our one-of-a-kind shading products, customer service, and dealerships located throughout the United States. We at Eclipse want to make a difference by getting involved with national organizations and in the communities where we live and work. Pitch... Read more...
Lose the Glare. Keep the View. Eclipse Solar Shades
Even when temperatures are cool outside, the sun can heat up a room, throw glare at the TV screen, and fade upholstery fabric and carpeting. Eclipse Shading Systems® has solar protection solutions to control the entry of the sun into your home or business, while keeping a clear, unobstructed view of the scenery outdoors. Interior roller shade fabrics filter the sun and block from 90% to 99% of the ultra violet rays from entering the room. Eclipse interior solar shades come a variety of choices and with a 10-year warranty. Eclipse Interior Light Duty... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® Helps to Conserve Energy in Historic Buildings
Eclipse Shading Systems partners with the National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services to educate the public on the use of awnings on historic buildings – repairing and replacing, to conserve energy and preserve history. The exterior of any building is exposed to the weather elements and over time, wind, rain, snow, sun, and pollution can do their fair share of damage. From ancient woven mats that could easily be destroyed by a sudden driven rain, to wooden awning frames attached to iron posts with heavy canvas or metal awning material, awnings saw little... Read more...
Eclipse Retractable Awnings Get 60,000 Cycles with ABT
Advanced Belt Technology®, or ABT, is a revolutionary tension system, which replaces the use of traditional cables or chains. The outstanding durability of the Advanced Belt Technology used in constructing Eclipse retractable awnings is the result of the nine high carbon steel cables enclosed in a poly carbon UV resistant (PVC) covering. This flat flexible belt improves the arms’ tension transmission providing more strength and reliability. The ABT is stronger, more durable, more resistant, and more aesthetically pleasing than standard cables and chains. The difference is in the belt. The... Read more...
Motor versus Manual Retractable Awning
When you purchase your Eclipse retractable awning, you may find that when you want to roll out your awning with the hand crank it can become a tedious task. The other side of the coin is that with a manual operating system, you may tend to leave your awning rolled out causing moisture and debris to gather over extended periods of time, which unchecked will likely cause damage and shorten the life of your awning. With a retractable awning motor, you will have the convenience of a hand held remote... Read more...
Optional Protective Hood for Your Eclipse Retractable Awning
When you purchase your Eclipse retractable awning, you may be wondering if you should also purchase an optional protective hood. There are those who say that if the retractable awning is mounted under a soffit or eave, you do not need a hood. We at Eclipse Shading Systems® do recommend a hood if the awning is mounted on the roofing surface, or mounted to a wall (under a soffit or eave) because even when the awning is retracted, it still has some exposure to the elements. Eclipse retractable awnings are a worthwhile,... Read more...
Ten Things Eclipse Shading Systems® Would Like You to Know Before Purchasing an Awning
There are many brand names in the market of awnings and shading systems. At Eclipse Shading Systems, we care about you, the customer and we know you care about quality and reliability. Purchasing a custom made, professionally installed retractable awning is a costly investment in your home. When you purchase your awning, you care about reliability in product and in service. We would like to share our knowledge with you so that you can make the best choice in awning products for your home or business. Do some investigating. Check Angie’s List, the... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® Partners With Our Communities
We at Eclipse pride ourselves on being involved in the communities where we live and work. As we grow, our financial and volunteer contribution to local and national charities increases. We encourage you to look at the causes Eclipse is involved in and learn more about community involvement in your area. Partnering in solar protection, Valiant Home Remodelers in West Carteret, New Jersey is one of Eclipse Shading Systems’ first dealerships and has been in business since 1956. Fifty-six years and three generations later, Valiant remains a highly respected West Carteret... Read more...
The Eclipse Promise
When it comes to selecting Eclipse Shading Systems dealerships, we’re picky. Eclipse shading products and service have a reputation to uphold. The promise that every Eclipse customer will experience our dedication to unmatched customer service, affordable prices, state of the art product quality, and innovative solar protection solutions is something we take seriously. Purchasing Eclipse retractable awnings is an investment in your home and your family, combining fashion and function. Custom made Eclipse retractable awnings are an attractive addition to any home or building and with identifying graphics, can be used to... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® Partners with LLAZA of Spain
When you purchase your new Eclipse retractable awning from your local Eclipse dealer, you are purchasing the best awnings and shading systems in the world. Eclipse Shading Systems is proud of its association with our partners and their high quality products that allow us to make this claim. All Eclipse frame components are manufactured exclusively by LLAZA of Spain, renowned worldwide as builders of the finest awning components found anywhere. LLAZA awning systems frames are primarily made of aluminum, providing strength and long life for your Eclipse retractable awnings. The LLAZA awning system is made... Read more...
Eclipse Exterior Solar Screens Intercept the Heat of the Sun
Do you know that 5 to 14% of the heat and UV rays enter your home through the windows and that solar screens can absorb and reflect up to 95% of that heat, glare, and UV rays? Eclipse Shading Systems® exterior solar screens actually make it possible for you to control the sun. Eclipse exterior solar window screens intercept the sun’s heat, reducing heat gain up to 77% and eliminating sun glare and UV rays before they can enter your home through the windows. Solar screens protect your carpets and furniture from... Read more...