Life Under the Awning Blog

For many of us, our back deck becomes the most popular outdoor living space in our homes during the summertime. To make those backyard barbecues and lazy summer afternoons even more enjoyable there is one addition that will make your patio the ultimate summer space: a retractable awning.  Most retractable awnings can be installed on any wall surface, including wood, brick, stucco, aluminum and vinyl siding. Best of all, adding an awning to your deck or patio makes the space more usable and therefore can add value for resale. Either way, be sure to consult an expert before starting an awning project. Here we’ll […]

A retractable awning from Eclipse Shading Systems can help you make the most of your business. We hear the same thing from both homeowners and business owners: They wish they had more space. Business owners in particular feel that crushing feeling. Commercial real estate requires a lot of compromising, after all. It’s hard to find the perfect retail space at a reasonable price, and the layout of a space may require you to alter your workflow. These days, small business owners need all the advantages they can get. Have you thought about what a retractable awning could do for your […]

Your business’s image truly defines who you are and provides potential customers with an initial judgement of your services. This is why keeping the exterior of your business in an aesthetically appealing condition is key to maintaining and gaining new clients. Since your storefront retractable awning contributes to your business’s image, it is wise to keep it in an excellent condition and there are numerous ways to prevent excessive wear and tear. Since an awning experiences the rough weather conditions of winter, spring, summer and fall, it is inevitable that its color may fade or get a bit dirty. Though […]

Retractable awning systems are secondary, extended, or overhanging coverings that are normally attached to the exterior wall of a house. Most people use retractable awning systems to shade their home or patio to add a covered and sheltered outdoor living area. Eclipse Shading Sytems is a premier manufacturer of retractable awning systems for residential and commercial buildings. Our various Eclipse Retractable Awning Systems models include: The Eclipse This is the model purchased by most people for their homes and can either be set up as a retractable awning system or simply extended. Eclipse awnings are usually installed by mounting them on a wall […]

Retractable awnings have a broad history since the ancient times in Egypt when they were used to provide shade from the hot, blistering sun. Although the use of awnings is not as essential as it was in ancient Egyptian times, they still provide a considerable amount of protection for the sun’s penetrating rays, wind, and rain. Today, residential retractable awnings are used on doors or windows in homes and offices using different styles and materials that are considered aesthetic and creative. Awning Materials In earlier days, awnings were made of materials such as wood, canvas, and metal. However, with time […]

During summer your house can easily become overheated. This phenomenon is caused because the sunbeams pass through your house windows, warming the air inside and therefore causing a heat buildup. Under such conditions, the temperature within your house is higher than it should be. Preventing this from happening is as easy as installing new awnings to your property to deflect solar radiation, which will save you loads of money in cooling. Saving Money by Preventing Overheating The most effective and economic way to prevent overheating is implementing sun protection measures such as awnings, which will allow you to reach the […]