Life Under The Shade

E-Lite Motorized Retractable Awning
The Eclipse Lite retractable awning, nick named E-Lite for short, can be mounted under a soffit, on an outside wall, or by employing our specially designed brackets, can be mounted to the roof of your house. The Eclipse Shading Systems® Eclipse E-Lite motorized retractable awning is our most popular, most economical, and most affordable home awning system. We at Eclipse believe that everyone should be able to enjoy outdoor living. The Eclipse E-Lite motorized retractable awning, the little brother of the Eclipse, is manufactured with the same outstanding quality as... Read more...
March Wind And Your Retractable Awning
You purchased your retractable awning to create increased outdoor living space while providing protection for you and your family from harsh, damaging UV rays. Eclipse retractable awnings are designed for sun protection, utilize exclusive technology, and are manufactured using the highest quality fabrics and hardware. Although Eclipse awning products are among the most durable in the industry, they are not made to withstand high winds or wind gusts above 20 miles per hour. Imagine that it’s a beautiful sunny spring day and with the addition of a sweater, you feel like sitting outside and... Read more...
The Eclipse Cross Arm Shading Advantage
When you want to entertain guests or relax with your family in the shade of an Eclipse Shading Systems® awning but your space is limited, ask us about the Eclipse Cross Arm retractable awning system, specially designed for operating in small spaces. You owe it to yourself to make your townhouse deck or condominium patio a cool summer retreat. The outstanding technology of the Eclipse Shading Systems’ Cross Arm makes it possible to have the luxury of a retractable awning on your small deck. Purchasing an Eclipse Shading Systems’ retractable... Read more...
Protection from Deck Fire with Eclipse Retractable Awnings
Protect your porch, patio, deck, and even possessions inside your home with retractable awning solutions from Eclipse Shading Systems®. Shading your home with Eclipse retractable awnings is an important component when evaluating reducing the risk of danger and damage by fire to your deck and home. When building or replacing your deck, consider the materials used in the construction of this popular leisure area of your home. Solid wood or wood plastic composites are most combustible. However, there are some manufacturers of deck materials that now incorporate fire retardant chemicals into their... Read more...
The Total Eclipse Retractable Awning – Large Projection Awning Solutions
If you are looking for the largest awning projection available, you need the Total Eclipse retractable awning. The Total Eclipse retractable awning provides shading with heavy duty, commercial grade structure and awning material. The Total Eclipse retractable awning uses materials and hardware that equal superior strength and durability and boasts projections up to 16 feet 6 inches. Eclipse Shading Systems® in the only company in the United States to offer this large projection size along with best in class performance. The Total Eclipse retractable awning has a 50mm steel torsion... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® 5-Star Overall Ratings
Eclipse Shading Systems® products and services receive consistent five star overall ratings from our customers. Simply put, we manufacture, sell, and install awesome awnings and custom shading systems at a competitive price. We offer the widest variety of colors and custom designs. Eclipse customers have done their homework and after working with us, recommend Eclipse by far as the best awnings and awning accessories available in today’s shading products market. Our superior shading systems far exceed your expectations in quality and performance. Eclipse customers are as happy with their awning... Read more...
Protect Your Pets with Awnings and Interior Solar Screens
Pets need protection and relief from sun and hot weather. It’s natural for your dog or cat to want to stay cool and comfortable during the warmer summer months. They migrate throughout the day searching for the shade of a tree or bush outside or moving from one side of the living room to the other inside of the house. By late morning, the porch that felt nice and cool in the morning is heating up and your pet will go in search of a spot with shade to cool... Read more...
The Eclipse Shading Systems® Warranty
Through Florida sun and Colorado winds, owners of Eclipse retractable awnings can’t stop telling us how durable and reliable their awnings are. After thoroughly exploring all their options, they purchased their Eclipse awnings from dealers near their homes and, many years later, they are glad they did. With regular cleaning and proper care, Eclipse awnings easily outlast other brands, but in case you ever need to call for service, we offer quality assurance and peace of mind for owners of our exceptional products with repair or replace standard warranties, with... Read more...
Protecting Your Eclipse Retractable Awning from Premature Aging
Rain, dirt, flora, and fauna will do their best to shorten the life of your retractable awning. Eclipse Shading Systems® uses only the best fabric for its awnings, but wind blows dirt, leaves, twigs, and bugs around in the air and onto the fabric and these elements can damage your retractable awnings. Proper care of your awning depends on you! To give your awning the best protection against mildew, keep it clean and free of standing water puddles and bugs. We recommend you hose off the top of your awnings about... Read more...
The Advanced Belt Technology of Retractable Awnings
With industrialization in the late 1800’s, the use of flexible operable awnings became increasingly popular. Prior to the use of this hinged rope and pulley hardware, the only way to retract an awning was to roll it up by hand. Now a shopkeeper could protect his awning from sudden wind by quickly retracting the awning against the wall of the building and adjust it throughout the day, depending on the strength of the sun. However, the awning was attached to the building and would bunch up allowing damage and deterioration... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Products Accessories
Take your outdoor living space to the next level with Eclipse Shading Systems® accessories that offer heat, light and sun and wind sensors, creating an atmosphere of total relaxation. The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize! Eclipse Lunar Light Package: After spending a sunny day under the shade of your Eclipse retractable awning, extend your stay into a moonlit evening with the Eclipse Lunar Light Package. The insect resistant Eclipse Lunar Light can be factory installed when you purchase your awning or incorporated into... Read more...
Awnings Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Go Green!
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... Read more...
What Makes a Great Retractable Awning?
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... Read more...
Outdoor Retractable Solar Screens
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%... Read more...
Butterfly Awning – Instant Shade Where You Want It
Imagine an extra room in your backyard. At the touch of a button, the fully motorized Eclipse Butterfly awning system can create that room for you and your family to enjoy every day. Increase your living space with this freestanding double-sided retractable awning system while adding to the value of your home. The Butterfly provides shade, protection from harmful UV rays and even keeps you dry in light rain, while you party on. This ultimate back yard get away is available from Eclipse Shading Systems® dealers in two widths – 16’... Read more...
Durable Synthetic Awning Fabrics Dominate the Awnings Market
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... Read more...
The History of Awnings – Shading
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... Read more...
Interior Solar Shades – From Light to Pitch Black
Exterior or interior shading for your home? With rising energy costs, why not do both? We call them sunglasses for your windows! Eclipse Interior Solar Shades come in a wide variety of sizes, colors and specially designed fabrics. Eclipse interior shades filter light as it enters the room, leaving your view of the great outdoors intact and eradicating glare from the flat screen!Architecturally pleasing with a sophisticated air, Eclipse interior shades block out up to 99 percent of the sun’s damaging UV rays, protecting your valuable home furnishings. Additionally, interior shades will... Read more...
When Considering Home Improvements, Think Retractable Awnings
Are you thinking of springtime home improvements? It’s time. After Ground Hog Day, summer is just around the corner. Consider making this year’s investment stylish and practical with cooling shade from Eclipse Shading Systems®. Retractable awnings protect you and your family from the damaging rays of the sun, but did you know that awning systems help to create a more energy efficient home? Save on cooling costs in the summer months with an Eclipse retractable awning. Our custom awnings create solar shade that can reduce heat gain in your home... Read more...
Shading Products
When you invest in the high quality of technologically advanced Eclipse Shading Systems®, you are investing in products that will enhance your lifestyle, comfort and protect your skin from damaging UV rays with the confidence of durability that will stand the test of time. Anticipating the needs of a constantly evolving market, Eclipse technically advanced solar solutions are developed by our dedicated engineers who specialize in solar protection. One hour north of New York City in beautiful Orange County, our first-class production facility exists exclusively to custom craft Eclipse solar shading... Read more...
Avoiding the Risks of Skin Cancer
When selecting awnings and solar shades for the home, the savvy American consumer is looking for affordability, style, durability and protection from the harsh sun. Installing Eclipse Shading Systems® will give you the peace of mind you’re looking for by providing extra protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Eclipse retractable awnings, power screens and the Eclipse Butterfly motorized free-standing retractable awning block up to 98% of the sun’s dangerous UV rays and supply significant cooling. One in five Americans will get skin cancer over the course of a lifetime.... Read more...
Rising Energy Costs? Try an Awning!
It’s no secret that rising energy costs have become a problem for consumers. A recent study, Awnings in Residential Buildings: The Impact on Energy Use and Peak Demand, conducted by the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota, funded by the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA), investigated residential energy savings and reduction of energy use during peak hours. This study found that the use of awnings reduced home energy costs. The increasingly popular home improvement option of installing awnings provides significant savings on air cooling costs by reducing solar gain... Read more...
We Are Everywhere!
“From sea to shining sea….”so goes the song. And it’s true. Eclipse products are everywhere! Eclipse Shading Systems® products and services dealers are located throughout the USA. We’ve searched the country to find dealers that represent Eclipse’s high standards and share our commitment to quality and service. A manufacturer is only as good as its dealers. We take your trust seriously so it wasn’t enough for us to just ‘be there’. We want to be there confident in the fact that every customer will experience our dedication to solar protection... Read more...