Life Under The Shade

Cooling Your Home Naturally
The United States Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has some good tips for cooling your home naturally. When it’s hot outside, indoor temperatures can get high enough to be uncomfortable. The high price of cooling your home with air conditioning can be costly and the refrigerants used may be contributing to ozone depletion and possibly global warming. There are several natural alternatives to stay cool without running your air conditioning non-stop. The challenge is to keep the building from absorbing the sun’s rays during the day. This happens through... Read more...
Only Three Days Left to SAVE BIG On Eclipse Retractable Awnings!
There are only a few days left to take advantage of our End of Season offer. Until the end of September Eclipse Shading Systems® is offering a FREE Somfy motor – that’s a value of $600. BIG savings on your new retractable awning! When you purchase an Eclipse SC, Eclipse, or Total Eclipse retractable awning from your local Eclipse Shading Systems dealer, you get a free standard Somfy motor. Somfy wireless technology lets you enjoy the benefits of your Eclipse retractable awning to the fullest because you get shade when you want it with... Read more...
Only 1 Week Left to Get Your FREE SOMFY MOTOR!
We have an outstanding End of Season offer. During the month of September Eclipse Shading Systems® is offering a FREE standard Somfy motor with your purchase of select retractable awnings. This is a $600. value to you when you purchase the Eclipse SC, Eclipse, or Total Eclipse retractable awnings from your Eclipse Shading Systems authorized dealer. Reduce heat radiation up to 90% with the addition of Eclipse retractable awnings and solar shades for your home. You will find yourself looking forward to sunny days on the deck with your family... Read more...
Help to Prevent Skin Cancer With Retractable Awnings
Eclipse Shading Systems® joins the American Cancer Society® in recommending retractable awnings and solar shades to help block the harmful effects of ultra violet rays of the sun that can cause premature aging and skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation specifically recommends the use of Sunbrella fabric for your awning to give you the best advantage to protect yourself and your family from the damaging rays of the sun. We all know how important it is to protect ourselves from sun damage and we at Eclipse know what you’re looking for... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® Dealership in Southern New England
The Awning Place in Connecticut has been synonymous with quality and service since 1988 and their customers love their products. With showrooms in Glastonbury, Cheshire, and Guilford, the Awning Place has grown to become the premier awning company in Southern New England. The Awning Place is a proud dealership of Eclipse Shading Systems and shares our commitment to excellence in both product and customer service. A manufacturer is only as good as its dealers and our dedication to solar protection solutions and state of the art products along with unmatched customer service is what... Read more...
A FREE Somfy Motor with a Total Eclipse Retractable Awning
Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest on your own back porch with the Total Eclipse retractable awning from Eclipse Shading Systems®. The Total Eclipse retractable awning is the largest projection awning solution. The Total Eclipse retractable awning comes with a ten-year warranty on the frame and a five-year warranty on the motor, fabric, and frame finish. The Total Eclipse is a commercial grade constructed retractable awning for supersize shade and can be installed as a single unit or side by side for total protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun. A specially constructed... Read more...
Shading in the North and Central US
It was a hot dry summer in the North and Central United States. From Minneapolis to Cincinnati, in homes and businesses people struggled with finding relief from the sun and the heat. As the heat wave slowly lifted in the middle of July, weren’t you left wondering why you hadn’t done everything you could to stay cool, still spend time outdoors, and save a little on your summer energy bills? Yes, you could have purchased retractable awnings from Eclipse Shading Systems®, but you thought you’d make it through another season, saving some... Read more...
Don’t Miss This Eclipse Awning End of Season Special!
Check it out! Eclipse Shading Systems® is having a super end of season special. When you purchase an Eclipse, Total Eclipse, or Eclipse SC now until September 30th, you get a FREE MOTOR by Somfy. That’s a $600. value! You have already decided that you want to install retractable awnings and solar shades on your home to keep the house and the back porch cooler next summer. With a sale like this, there is no better time to purchase an awning. Somfy is the world’s leading manufacturer of the specialized motors that... Read more...
Your Eclipse Shading Systems® Dealership from the San Juan Islands to Mt. Vernon, Washington
Eclipse Shading Systems has dealerships throughout the United States who are committed to the best quality solar protection solutions and great customer service. The Blind Pro in Mt. Vernon, Washington is your local Eclipse Shading Systems dealership…with a twist. The Blind Pro is a shop-at-home window covering and awning company, which means we come to you to shop! Mike & Vicki Younker don’t think you should have to go out of your way or wait in line to talk to a shading consultant to shop for your Eclipse retractable awnings. Family... Read more...
Tips for Investing in the Best Awnings for Your Home
We at Eclipse Shading Systems® understand that that it’s important for every homeowner to do a little research before spending their hard-earned dollars on shading products. We have some great tips to help you make the best investment in shading systems for your home. You want quality, durability, and reliable service when it comes to making home improvements, so before you purchase retractable awnings, get references for local dealers from the Better Business Bureau and look at consumer reports on Angie’s List. We recommend that you select a dealer that does their... Read more...
Accessorize Your Retractable Awnings with the Eclipse Drop Shade
If the low sun is bothersome when you like to have breakfast on your patio or relax with a glass of wine on your back porch in the late afternoon, the extra solar protection of the Eclipse Drop Shade retractable awning accessory is just right for you. You purchased your Eclipse retractable awnings years ago and have them rolled out for all day comfort most summer days so you know the quality and reliability of Eclipse Shading Systems® products along with the benefits of protecting you and your family from harmful UV sun exposure... Read more...
Retractable Awnings & Energy Savings in Western United States
Expand your outdoor living space and keep your home comfortably cooler with retractable awnings from Eclipse Shading Systems®. From Denver to San Francisco, and north to Anchorage, homeowners are realizing energy savings with the use of shading systems from Eclipse. With summer temperatures continually on the rise throughout the west and northwest regions of the US along with rising energy bills, you want to do everything possible to keep those costs down and still be able to stay cool and comfortable outdoors and indoors. With the use of retractable awnings and solar... Read more...
Recent PAMA Study on the Benefits of Shading for Older Homes in the United States
Data from a recent study by the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) based on older homes, which are about 10% smaller than most new homes and have less insulation, shows that exterior shades and fabric awnings can reduce cooling costs by 50% or more. The study included data for summer and year-round use of exterior home shading during ten years with typical weather patterns as well as the hottest year of the ten. When more homes and businesses use exterior fabric awnings and shades, it creates less stress on the... Read more...
Eclipse Retractable Awnings in West Carteret, New Jersey
Investing in retractable awnings is the best home improvement you can make. If your home is near West Carteret, New Jersey, the best home improvements are done by Valiant, a trusted name since 1956. Our Eclipse Shading Systems® dealerships are held to a higher standard…the Eclipse Promise standard. Valiant Home Remodelers of West Carteret, New Jersey shares the Eclipse commitment to integrity, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction that is evident in every Eclipse Shading System product. Now celebrating their 54th year of success and three generations, Valiant is proud to be an established... Read more...
What Type of Shading System is Best for You?
The summer of 2012 has been a record breaker. It was the hottest July on record in the United States for the 118 years that records have been kept, reported the NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration). Your air conditioning has been running non-stop and your deck is too hot to sit on for most of the day. You can still get your morning coffee and newspaper read but then the sun rises higher in the sky and it’s just too hot to stay outside. It sure would be nice to... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems and Somfy Innovation
Somfy is the world’s leading manufacturer of the specialized motors and control systems that contribute to making Eclipse Shading Systems retractable awnings the best in the world. Eclipse uses Somfy products exclusively in the manufacturing of our retractable solar shading products. Somfy Home Motion powers solar protection projection screens, interior shades, blinds, retractable screens, and retractable awnings. Each Somfy motor is inspected at the factory then tested under harsh weather conditions, all prior to the installation of your Eclipse retractable awning on your home. This superior innovative easy to use wireless... Read more...
Retractable Awnings – Shading Solutions for the Sun Belt
It’s been a long, extremely hot and dry summer across the Sun Belt…with more of the same to come. Wild fires and even dust storms have made the summer of 2012 one to remember. From Fresno to Tampa, homeowners are doing everything they can to beat the heat and cool off; especially during the time they have to relax. With solar shading, you can look forward to afternoons on the back porch under the cooling comfort of Eclipse Shading Systems® retractable awnings. Purchasing a retractable awning or solar screens from Eclipse... Read more...
The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA)
The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association or PAMA was established in 1967 and is a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), a not-for-profit trade association representing the full spectrum of the specialty fabrics industry (www.iafi.com). PAMA is committed to serving the awnings industry to provide education, information, and to increase awareness of awnings products and is the only international trade association of its type. The PAMA website, www.awninginfo.com also has information exchange forums and helps to solve common awnings problems. Eclipse Shading Systems® is a proud member of the... Read more...
Extended Protection for Your Eclipse Shading Systems® Products
We at Eclipse Shading Systems are committed to providing the most technically advanced solar protection for our customers with outstanding shading products. We enjoy giving our customers exactly what they’re looking for when it comes to selecting shading options with state-of-the-art products and the best in customer service. Eclipse retractable awnings are one of a kind, made to enhance your style and comfort. We are proud to stand behind our Eclipse Shading Systems product line with the warranty of your choice. Eclipse guarantees that our shading products will function free from defects in workmanship... Read more...
Advantages of Residential Shading with Eclipse Products
Create a more comfortable outdoor living environment with shading options from Eclipse Shading Systems®. We hear all the time about ultra violet rays of the sun and how damaging they can be to our health. Yes, the sunlight can hurt you, even on cloudy days. The solution is simple: shade your home to protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of the sun. You can still enjoy the outdoors and will feel better knowing that relief is right there under your Eclipse retractable awning. Retractable residential awnings also reduce solar gain through the windows,... Read more...
Have an Eclipse Shading Systems® Experience This Summer
It’s not too late to experience “Eclipse Excellence” this summer. Haven’t you and your family been uncomfortable long enough with the sun’s rays beating down on the porch and heating the inside of your house, making the AC work extra hard to keep indoor temperatures comfortable? We custom craft Eclipse solar shading systems and offer an exclusive full line of retractable porch and window awnings, retractable interior and exterior solar shades, solar screens, and freestanding butterfly awnings. Expand your outdoor living space with the comfort of retractable awningsd and shading accessories... Read more...
Beautiful and Functional Eclipse Interior Solar Shades
If you live in a condo or apartment where they frown on outdoor shading awnings attached to exterior walls, interior solar shades are an excellent choice for you. Eclipse Shading Systems® provides energy -controlling shade and leaves you the beautiful view of the outdoor scenery, while you stay cool inside. Eclipse interior solar shades block out up to 99 percent of the sun’s harmful ultra violet rays, keeping air conditioning costs down during the sunny months of the year. Solar shades also reduce the glare of the sun and keep your carpets... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® for Your Cape Cod Home
Cape Cod Shade is Your local Cape Cod Eclipse Shading Systems authorized dealer! Eclipse retractable awnings are custom made and fit to your home, mounted on the wall or roof. Eclipse awning frames are constructed of powder coated aluminum frames and stainless steel hardware and the unique Advanced Belt Technology (ABT), a cable system with nine stainless steel cables encased in poly carbon PVC to protect your retractable awnings from rusting. You can select your awning material from a wide choice of marine grade mold, mildew, and rot resistant Sunbrella fabrics made of... Read more...
Meet the Newest Member of the Eclipse Shading Family – Solar Screen
The Eclipse E-Zip Side Retention Solar & Insect Screen is the newest member of the Eclipse Shading Systems® family. Expand your outdoor living space with this attractive and affordable addition to our exceptional line of custom-made shading products. The Eclipse E-Zip solar screen can be easily mounted on the outside of any structure. The Eclipse E-Zip provides UV protection, reduces sun glare, and cuts your energy costs by keeping the indoors cooler with outdoor shading. The fully motorized outdoor solar screen by Eclipse give you an extra summertime room with... Read more...
Retractable Awnings Make Family Reunion Big Success!
Hail! Hail! The gang’s all here! It’s your turn to host the family reunion and everybody loves coming to your house with the backyard swimming pool. This year you’ve taken your outdoors living experience to the next level and had a new large patio added onto the house and along with it – you guessed right – an Eclipse retractable awning! The Total Eclipse® large projection retractable awning system is a commercial grade awning that provides maximum shade at the touch of a button. The Total Eclipse retractable awning uses... Read more...
Before and After Shading with Retractable Awnings
This summer sun is hot, hot, hot. With skyrocketing temperatures across the US, you have your air conditioning cranked up and are trying to stay inside as much as possible. Your pets are panting non-stop and the kids are fussy when you’re not at the pool. The sunshine heats up your patio and comes in through the windows making it impossible to walk on the deck without shoes, being able to relax outside is not in the cards, and your thin cotton curtains don’t do much to keep the indoors... Read more...
While Temperatures Rise, Awnings Provide Energy Savings
It’s been a heat record-breaking summer and temperatures continue to soar across the nation with no real relief in sight. July is typically the hottest month of the year in most parts of the US and we just want to find ways to keep comfortable and not break the bank on energy expenses. The results of a recent energy study commissioned by the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) confirms that heat gain and cooling costs are effectively reduced with the use of exterior solar shades and awnings. This new energy... Read more...
Stay Cool by the Pool This Summer with Shading from Eclipse
Expand your living space with a backyard retreat when you purchase retractable awnings from Eclipse. Invite friends to join in the summer fun at your pool with an additional way to stay cool under your Eclipse awnings. Awnings and shading options provide protection from the severe and harmful UV rays of the sun and help you keep cooler during summer months. Make your 4th of July fun time a more comfortable one with shading systems from Eclipse. Investing in your home with Eclipse Shading Systems also equals instant savings on... Read more...
Protect Your Eclipse Shading Systems® During Summer Storms
Pop up thunderstorms, some with high winds, heavy rain, and hail can occur at almost any time during the summer months. A summer storm can put a damper on fun in the backyard, but it doesn’t have to make a mess of your Eclipse retractable awnings. Eclipse shading products are custom made using high-quality materials and come with standard and extended warrantees. They are built to last, keeping your family safe from harmful UV rays and reducing heat and sun glare indoors and outdoors. Your Eclipse retractable awnings are even able to... Read more...
Don’t Make Second Homes a Second Thought When It Comes to Shading
It’s officially summer and you know what that means. You and your family will be spending more time at the beach house. You’ve invested in Eclipse Shading Systems® retractable awnings and interior solar screens for your year round home but somehow have never given much thought to shading the beach house. You’re not there as frequently as you’d like to be, but this summer you plan to invite more family and friends to the beach and do more entertaining. It’s time to get the same shading advantages at the beach house with... Read more...