Life Under The Shade

Family Fun under Your Eclipse Retractable Awning on Sunny California Days
Throughout the week, your family is scattered in so many different directions – work, school, the gym, and after school activities. There’s no question that you’re all living the good life, but the happiest hours are the ones you spend on the back patio under your Eclipse retractable awning. The whole family looks forward to time together relaxing at home in your backyard oasis. From morning ‘till night, the patio is extended outdoor living space that you all use in different ways. After Sunday brunch, the air under the Eclipse retractable awning is... Read more...
The Importance of Proper Sun Shading
Solar protection means more than just getting out of the heat with a little shade. Relief from the sun is important, but even more important is avoiding the unnecessary risk of skin cancer by blocking as much of damaging UV rays as possible with Eclipse Shading Systems® products. Block UV rays from harming your skin with sun shading from Eclipse. Shading fabrics vary in ultraviolet protective factor (UPF), their ability to absorb and block ultraviolet radiation. You want your awning fabric to have a UPF of 50+ to effectively block... Read more...
Sun Control at Its Best – Eclipse Drop Arm Technology
When the angle of the sun is shining directly on the walls and windows of your house, the Eclipse Drop Arm retractable awning will provide you with sun control and heat control. The Drop Arm retractable awning is perfect for shading porches and windows because it drops down all the way for the full coverage you need during the mid to late afternoon sun. When you hear the AC kick on you know the late afternoon sun is hard at work radiating through the walls and windows and will run... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® Partner, LLAZA of Spain adds Strength to Retractable Awnings
Eclipse Shading Systems retractable awnings are the best in the world and our partners help us to garner this reputation. Our association with LLAZA of Spain mean that Eclipse retractable awnings have the best frame components in the world. LLAZA of Spain has been manufacturing mechanisms for awnings since 1064, but in 1972, they manufactured the first retractable arm awning model and you know the rest of the story. LLAZA brackets hold your Eclipse retractable awning to the wall and provide the powerful support needed to support and protect the traction system, rolling tubes, and arms... Read more...
The Freestanding Two-Sided Motorized Retractable Eclipse Butterfly Awning
Your new house has a front door and a back door, but a side patio and you’re confused as to how to shade this space and the flagstone really heats up under the beating sun. Eclipse Shading Systems® has the retractable awning you need for the side of the house patio… the freestanding two-sided motorized retractable Butterfly awning. The freestanding two-sided retractable Butterfly awning System by Eclipse Shading Systems makes it easy to bring shade to areas without traditional mounting surfaces. The galvanized steel Butterfly awning frame can be submerged with... Read more...
Awning Place – Eclipse Shading Systems® Dealership throughout Connecticut
When you want to expand your outdoor living space and bring added comfort to your home on those hot sunny days, Awning Place has three locations to serve you in Cheshire, Glastonbury, and Guilford, Connecticut. Helping customers throughout Southern New England select the Eclipse solar shading solution that is right for their home is what Eclipse Shading Systems dealerships do. Awning Place is proud to be an Eclipse Shading Systems dealership and shares our commitment to the best in solar protection with the highest standards of products and customer service. Together we... Read more...
The Eclipse Retractable Awning – Sun When You Want It, Shade When You Don’t
Relax in your outdoor oasis under the strongest retractable awning in the industry – the Eclipse. The Eclipse retractable awning is our most popular model, offering the maximum value on your investment, enhancing your life, saving you money, and adding curb appeal, increasing the value of your home. The Eclipse retractable awning is available in widths from 5 to 45’ and projections up to 13’. Eclipse Shading Systems offers selections from over two-hundred solution dyed acrylic fabrics and four Qualicoat powder coated frame finishes. This high performance retractable awning features Advanced Belt Technology (ABT),... Read more...
The Magical Secret of Coffee Grounds Used As Fertilizer
Used coffee grounds have been discarded as trash by millions of people around the world. But is there are a possibility that there has been another use for your used grounds all along? The answer is yes! In fact, coffee grounds can actually be an incredible fertilizer for your plants. Learn more about what makes used coffee grounds fertilizer such a wonderful addition to any garden. Give Your Plants More Life The more you learn about the used coffee grounds, the more sense it makes to use them as a... Read more...
Somfy Wireless Technology & Eclipse Retractable Awnings
Enhance your lifestyle with expanded outdoor living space that is cool, comfortable, and offers protection from the sun. We’re talking about Eclipse retractable awnings. You and your family can get the most out of your Eclipse Shading Systems® products with the push button technology of Somfy motors. Eclipse Shading Systems uses Somfy products exclusively in our solar shading products. Somfy is the world’s leading manufacturer of specialized motors and control systems. With Somfy automated controls, you can extend your retractable awning from inside to make sure the deck is cooled off before you... Read more...
How to Decorate Your Home’s Exterior with Lights
Have trees in your yard? String them with Christmas lights to create holiday magic. The best way to string Christmas lights on outside trees is by starting at the base of the trunk and following these instructions: 1.Test the lights to make sure that they’re working, and then leave them plugged in while you work to get an accurate idea of how the lighting will look. 2.Secure an extension cord supplying electricity to the tree at the base by staking a dowel rod into the ground. 3.Tape the female end... Read more...
Eclipse Shading Systems® Total Eclipse Retractable Awning – We’ve Got You Covered!
The corner café, Corporate Headquarters, or your own backyard oasis will benefit from the largest retractable awning projection available, the Total Eclipse. The Total Eclipse retractable awning by Eclipse Shading Systems is the large projection awning solution you need for a large porch, patio, or deck, expanded café seating, and commercial building entryways. 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 is custom made with projections up to 16’6”. Two units Installed side-by-side... Read more...
Interior Roller Shades & Solar Screens – Year-Round Shading from Eclipse Shading Systems®
Yes, year round and that means winter too! Eyeglasses for your windows – that’s what we call interior mounted roller shades. Interior shades from Eclipse Shading Systems provide you with many of the advantages as retractable awnings during hot sunny days. It may be like this year round where you live or perhaps you’re sitting in your living room in a colder climate on a bright sunshiny afternoon. With push button ease, Eclipse interior solar shades provide you with total control over how much sunshine you let in while maintaining your view... Read more...
How to Make Your Patio Heater Last for Years
Like many avid patio users, you might have a portable patio heater. During winter, these come in handy to ward off the cold as you and your guests settle in on the patio for some late evening drinks! To take good care of your patio heater, take these tips into account to make it last for years to come: For stainless steel patio heaters use a stainless steel cleaner to remove water/rain marks and any other marks. More stubborn marks on brushed stainle ss steel finish can be removed by... Read more...
Apple Annie Retractable Awnings – Your Eclipse Dealership in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, & Michigan
When you want solar protection and shading solutions for your home or business with a reputation you know you can rely on, your Eclipse Shading Systems® dealer in Wisconsin and Northbrook, Illinois is Apple Annie Retractable Awnings. Eclipse customers will tell you that we work together with our dealerships as a team to bring you the highest quality shading products at the best possible prices along with unmatched personal customer service. That’s the Eclipse Excellence promise and we believe that every customer deserves to be treated this way. Apple Annie Retractable... Read more...
Eclipse Exterior Solar Screens – Keep the View, Lose the Glare
Outdoor retractable solar screens from Eclipse Shading Systems® intercept the sun at the source of its entry – the walls and windows. Eclipse retractable outdoor solar window screens can prevent radiation through the structure by deflecting the heat and the glare before it gets in, providing maximized cooling effects and reducing interior heat gain by as much as 77%. When the indoor temperatures are kept cooler by blocking radiating heat, you are asking your air conditioning to go on less often, so you save money by reducing wear and tear on your... Read more...
Feel the Power of the Ultimate Eclipse Retractable Awning at Home & at Work
For your business or your backyard, Eclipse Shading Systems® has the solar protection solution with superior strength…Ultimate Eclipse. The Ultimate Eclipse is the strongest retractable awning available, blocking as much as 98% of the damaging UV rays of the sun. The strength of the Ultimate Eclipse comes from the vacuum injected shoulders, end brackets constructed with Teflon® coated stainless steel bushings and fasteners, and the patented double ball bearing elbow conceals the exclusive Advanced Belt Technology®. Available in widths from five to forty feet and projections up to thirteen feet, the Ultimate... Read more...
East Coast Shutters & Awnings – The Eclipse Shading Systems® Dealer Near You!
If you ask satisfied retractable awning owners in Selbyville, Delaware where they purchased their Eclipse shading system they will be glad to tell you the professionals at EC Shutters & Awnings helped them find the right one for their solar protection needs. EC Shutters & Awnings trained shading experts have been helping residential and commercial building owners select the best Eclipse awning products for over 16 years. We at Eclipse Shading Systems know that a manufacturer is only as good as its product dealers. Our dealerships throughout the US represent the same high standards... Read more...
SunRoof Plus Protects Your Outdoor Dining Patrons from Sun & Rain
As an experienced restaurant owner, you know your business increases when you can open the outdoor dining area. So many people would prefer to dine outside whenever possible, but not all café and restaurant owners can pull it off and make their guests truly comfortable. For you, that means calling on Eclipse Shading Systems® to provide solar shading to keep it cool on the tables, especially in the noonday sun. When you choose the Eclipse Shading System SunRoof Plus, you’re getting three-season comfort for your peaceful outdoor oasis…wherever it may be. The... Read more...
Somfy DecoFlex WireFree™ RTS Wall Switches for Your Eclipse Shading Products
If you’re tired of running around looking for the remote control to your retractable awning, Somfy innovation has a solution to the problem… the DecoFlex™ WireFree RTS wall switch. With the same features as the Telis hand-held remote control, the wireless wall mounted DecoFlex switch also has the benefit of being stationary, so you’ll always know where to find it! The DecoFlex wall switch is completely wireless and battery powered which gives you the ability to install the unit in a matter of seconds, no electrical work involved. You can... Read more...
Eclipse Semi-Cassette II – The Next Generation of Eclipse Retractable Awnings
Welcome to the new generation of Eclipse, the Eclipse Semi Cassette II. We, at Eclipse Shading Systems® are always excited to bring you a new product that will offer you comfort as well as the peace of mind you get when you have high quality solar protection from damaging UV rays. Eclipse shading products create the perfect outdoor oasis with retractable awnings, window awnings, outdoor solar screens, indoor solar screens, and awning accessories. The Eclipse Shading Systems’ SCII has more width and projection ranges available than it’s little brother, the Semi-Cassette. You... Read more...
Energy Efficient Retractable Awning Fabric from Sunbrella™ for Your Eclipse Shading Systems® Products
Sunbrella by Glen Raven offers long-lasting, 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabrics in colors and patterns to complement your home, lawn furniture, and landscaping. When your Eclipse retractable awning is made with Sunbrella fabric, you’ll find that it’s easy to clean, the colors last, and there are any number of pattern and color combinations that will allow you to make your personal style statement by coordinating your outdoor and indoor furniture. Learn more about what makes Sunbrella fabric such a great choice for your deck or patio awning. Stylish Colors and Designs When you... Read more...
The Advanced Belt Technology® of Eclipse Retractable Awnings
When you purchase awnings for the house, you want a modern, attractive, and reliable shading system that will complement the look of your home, deck, and landscaping and have long lasting retractable performance. Eclipse Shading Systems® has Advanced Belt Technology (ABT) which means our retractable awnings will have unprecedented high performance with the ability to last 60,000 cycles. That means having a retractable awning with that has the capability to open and close 60,000 times and more! The difference is in the belt. The flat flexible belt of the ABT improves the... Read more...
Get the Full Benefits of Solar Protection with the Eclipse Drop Shade Accessory
Add the Eclipse Shading Systems® Drop Shade accessory to your retractable awning for additional solar protection and you can stop avoiding your outdoor retreat in the early mornings and late afternoons or anytime there’s low sun exposure, spending as much time on your porch, deck, or patio as you like. The Eclipse Shading System Drop Shade accessory offers the same touch-of-a-button operation as your awning. Enhance your Eclipse retractable awnings by extending the benefits of shading with the vertical Drop Shade. The Drop Shade attaches to the front of your Eclipse retractable... Read more...
The Eclipse Lite – The Most Economical Retractable Awning You Can Buy
The Eclipse Shading Systems® Lite or E-Lite, retractable awning is the most economical high quality shading solution you available anywhere. The E-Lite is self storing – at the push of a button, the awning fabric retracts and is neatly rolled up and self-stored in its attractive case for protection from inclement weather. The Eclipse Lite is our most popular economical home awning system and doesn’t fight with the big boys – the Eclipse and Total Eclipse, but provides you with the same quality of extended and more comfortable outdoor living space. Solar... Read more...
Black Out Shading with Eclipse DuoShade System
The Eclipse Shading Systems® DuoShade provides you with the sun protection you want indoors as well as complete privacy when you need it. The DuoShade system by Eclipse blocks out 90% of the damaging UV rays of the sun, reduces cooling costs during the summer months, and gives you added privacy when you want it. Windows are the #1 way to gain heat and to lose heat through radiation so preventing that penetration with Eclipse DuoShades will keep you cooler in summer and warmer in the winter months. The unique interior mounted... Read more...
Toms River Door & Window – Your Local Eclipse Dealership in Monmouth & Ocean Counties, New Jersey
Toms River Door & Window in Ocean and Monmouth Counties has been keeping homes cooler and summer days on the patio more comfortable by offering their customers Eclipse Shading Systems® products. For over forty years, Toms River Door & Window professionals have earned the trust of their customers by providing the highest quality products at the best possible prices along with the reliability of expert installation and personalized customer service. Toms River Door & Window is your authorized Eclipse dealer and offers their customers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New... Read more...
Touch-of-a-Button Shade with Eclipse Roller Shades
With Eclipse Shading Systems® interior mounted roller shades in your home or office, you can deflect as much as 95% of solar energy and block up to 99% of the sun’s damaging UV rays from entering the room. Interior roller shades offer you an on-demand shade solution that keeps the heat and the sun’s rays on the other side of the window by not allowing it to penetrate through the glass. More energy escapes through unprotected windows faster than through walls or other structure barriers. Eclipse Shading Systems interior roller shades are expertly... Read more...
Eclipse Retractable Awnings – Doing What Comes Naturally
Cooling your home with air conditioning has become very costly the past few years. The challenge of keeping your home or business cooler on hot days involves preventing the sun’s rays from being absorbed into the structure materials. When it is hot outdoors, indoor temperatures can become very uncomfortable without a way to cool them down. The heat of the sun radiates through walls and windows as well as the roof and the one natural way we can count on to stop those rays is with the shading of retractable... Read more...
Patio or Pergola Shading from Eclipse – You Choose
When you were on vacation, you enjoyed the many rest stops and passageways on the scenic paths of your morning hike with shading provided under the pergola. You have a big backyard and already enjoy the shading of Eclipse retractable awnings on the deck, but now you would like to have a pergola passageway shaded with a SunRoof Plus between the garage and house. It’s a quiet spot to sit and read or relax with a cup of coffee and the shading would add to the ambiance. Not only does... Read more...
From the Ground Up, Shading is Part of the Building Plan
The benefits of having awnings on homes and commercial structures have become so well known that many architects and designers include them in the planning process for building and decorating new structures as well as renovation projects. With the rise in skin cancers as well as the benefits of conserving energy and saving money, shading has become very popular everywhere. Architects, engineers, and designers now build relationships with PAMA (Professional Awning Manufacturers Association) to provide quality up-to-date shading information and enhancements to their customers. Eclipse Shading Systems® retractable awnings are the best... Read more...