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Life Under the Shade

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% block out shade. Easily mounted on the […]

Butterfly Awning – Instant Shade Where You Want It

Butterfly Retractable Awnings can provide a Free Standing awning solution to a backyard, deck or patio exposed to direct sunlight.

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 used to make awnings: Solution-dyed acrylic, Solution-dyed modacrylic […]

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 become more popular in North America in the […]

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 reduce air conditioning costs, providing you with […]

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 in the summer months by as much as 77% and […]