Ready to throw a barbecue under your new retractable awning? These tips from Eclipse Shading Systems will help make your event unforgettable. There are many reasons to add a retractable awning to your house, and one of the most fun reasons is for hosting a summer grill session. A patio awning is a grilling enthusiast’s best friend for a lot of reasons: The shade gives you a place to cool down while working on specialties with long cook times, such as ribs or brisket. Going low and slow is much easier when the sun isn’t beating down on you. Cook […]
Awnings are a great addition for the home for a number of reasons, chief among them being that they provide the ultimate protection for your family and the sun’s harmful UV rays. But what else can you do beneath the awning? Without further adieu, here is our list of our favorite things to do beneath the awning! 1. Barbecue. The great American classic: a good old-fashioned barbecue is easily one of our favorite activities to do beneath the awning. Whether you’re flipping burgers and hot dogs or preparing a gourmet meal for your friends and family to enjoy on a […]
Protect yourself against damaging UV rays with a retractable awning from Eclipse Shading Systems. Anyone who has spent a day at the lake knows how important protection against the sun’s rays can be. As wonderful as a warm day can feel, the sun’s rays can cause damage such as a painful sunburn. And repeated exposure can lead to skin cancer. Even the sun worshippers among us, who get in as much sunbathing as they can, know about the value of shade. That’s why we bring umbrellas or party tents when we go to the beach. That’s why we congregate around […]
Ever noticed how many restaurants in urban areas opt for a red or warm-colored awning to extend their dining areas and attract customers walking down the street? It’s not a mistake — red awnings are some of the most popular choices for restaurants. Why? Well, here’s some psychology behind the choice. A lot of research has been done to study the connection between colors and eating habits. A few of those findings have been relatively universal, such as that blue and purple awnings can result in a loss of appetite as they are not colors psychologically associated with natural food. […]
Most folks try to integrate their unique styles into their personal spaces, which makes sense. One area that may be overlooked is you windows. Did you know that more heat and cold is lost through windows than any other part of the home? What are you doing to maintain your home’s energy efficiency while simultaneously retaining some stylistic appeal? Transparent solar shades maintain the open feeling of a room. They give full vision out while providing daytime privacy. They come in different densities that allow you to control the amount of light, heat, drafts, glare and UV protection. Solar shades […]
Retractable awnings and solar shades are an integral part of any urban home or apartment. With a wide range of hues and patterns available in a multitude of fabric, awnings help bring vibrancy and recognition to businesses and residences throughout the neighborhood. Awnings are instrumental in blocking the direct rays of the sun but allowing air-flow. Restaurants use them to create seating arrangements in the open, giving it a very romantic look, and residential applications allow retractable awnings to extend outdoor living space while also offering a shaded escape from the sun. Moreover, retractable awnings increase energy efficiency and consume little power. Awnings allow you […]
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