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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 help to make Eclipse retractable awnings the best […]

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 owned and operated since 2000, The Blind Pro offers […]

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 own installations and make sure you have a […]

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 and reducing temperatures and sun glare […]

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 shades, average savings on energy costs in these […]

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 energy grid during peak usage hours, keeping costs down for […]