Solar Shades
& Solar Screens
From Europe to the Western United States, solar screens have become the latest rage in shade protection and energy savings. A rampantly growing Trend throughout Greater Danbury Connecticut and New York. We are working hard to influence all designers, specifies, architects and builders in the U.S. to incorporate these systems in home and business’s of the future in Danbury, Stamford, or Ridgefield area. Present buildings and homes offer some challenges, but every completed job so far, has gone beyond what we or our customers had expected. By blocking the sun’s rays, yet maintaining your view is a win-win situation. Your motorized shades can be installed to work independently, in concert with other shades or function automatically with sun and room temperature sensors – how cool is that!
Interior shades
Designed as the light duty shade, it avoids the exterior elements and works very well when outside applications are not possible or practical. Operation can be by manual pull chain or a battery powered motor. Interior mounted shades will not only reduce your cooling costs and manage ambient light, but will also manage the sun’s damaging effects on you furniture, carpets and valuables.
Exterior shades
These can stop up to 90 percent of the solar heat rays, and can even offer a 100% block out shade. You maintain almost total non-glare visibility, while enjoying your patio or home interior area during the sunny months of the year. Stopping the sun’s rays before the glass makes it superior to interior shades. All exterior shade systems are operated by motorization. These can be programmed to operate independently or by group. The hardware offers 5 powder coated colors. The side guides are offered in either cable or track to hold the screen in place at all times. Depending on what we can attach to, usually dictates what option to use.
E-Zip Screens
They can turn a totally open porch into a screened- in- porch at the touch of a button. There is a large selection of mesh material to choose from to seal out insects, give sun protection and help maintain temperature. The fabric is secured on the sides and rolls into a storage cassette at the top, so once set in the open position, insect access is virtually impossible. They also act as a protective buffer from the elements and can stand up against winds up to 80 mph. It’s like having your own “on demand “room.
Interior Solar Shades
WE OFFER 3 BASIC PRODUCTS.
- 3" SOLAR SHADE
Enjoy the effective energy control of the Eclipse Interior Shade, and at the same time, maintain that beautiful view.
The Eclipse Interior Light Duty 3” Shade is available in widths up to 10 feet, and drops up to 9 feet. Special designer fabrics allow you to take in your view more clearly and filter the light entering the room – taking that glare off your big screen!
The Eclipse Interior Shade…the best way to beat the heat and provide a beautiful accent to your home.
Operated and installed on the inside, the sleek look of the Eclipse Interior Shade appeals to both architects and interior designers – and the wide selection of fabrics will appeal to the designer in you, too.
Block out up to 99 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays, save on air conditioning costs, and protect your valuable furnishings with the finished and sophisticated look of the Eclipse Interior Shade.
- Up to 10 feet in width.
- Up to 9 feet in drop.
- Available in white, vanilla & brown frame finishes.
- Manual pull chain & clutch or motorized.
- 3” Aluminum fascia available.
- Wide fabric selection in both openness factor and color
- Certified GreenGuard® fabrics
- 10 year warranty.
- 4" SOLAR SHADE
Enjoy the effective energy control of the Eclipse Interior Shade, and at the same time, maintain that beautiful view.
Special designer fabrics allow you to take in your view more clearly and filter the light entering the room – taking that glare off your big screen!
The Eclipse Interior Shade…the best way to beat the heat and provide a beautiful accent to your home
The Eclipse heavy duty 4” shade is designed for larger windows and features larger components for daily use in commercial settings
Operated and installed on the inside, the sleek look of the Eclipse Interior Shade appeals to both architects and interior designers – and the wide selection of fabrics will appeal to the designer in you, too
Block out up to 99 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays, save on air conditioning costs, and protect your valuable furnishings with the finished and sophisticated look of the Eclipse Interior Shade
- Available in widths up to 12 feet
- Available in drops up to 11 feet
- Available in white, vanilla & brown frame finishes
- Motorized or manual operation
- 4” Aluminum fascia available
- Can be connected to home or business automation system
- Certified GreenGuard® Fabrics
- Large variety of openness factors, colors and textures
- 10 year warranty
- DUO SHADE – DUEL ROLLER/DUEL FABRIC SYSTEM
The DuoShade Systems uses two different fabrics providing both shade and privacy
The Eclipse DuoShade has the unique ability to provide solar control AND privacy by utilizing two different fabrics – you have total control.
The interior mounted DuoShade is like two shading systems in one. The first fabric panel is of open weave designed to reduce solar heat gain and glare while maintaining you view.
The second fabric panel is of an opaque fabric providing complete indoor privacy or complete room darkening when desired. The Eclipse DuoShade can be motorized with a multi channel controller, providing touch of a button control over the sun and your privacy.
The Eclipse DuoShade stacks the roller tubes to provide a sleek profile with a powder coated aluminum valance. Black out side tracks are also available to increase the unit’s room darkening ability.
Block out 90% of the sun’s damaging UV rays; reduce your cooling costs while adding privacy – that’s what the Eclipse DuoShade is all about.
- Widths are available from 18” to 102” with beaded chain operation and 28” to 168” motorized.
- Available in drops of 12” up to 120”.
- Motorized units powered by Somfy, the premier motor in the industry.
- Available with black out track and 7” fascia in standard colors: white, tan or bronze.
- 10 year warranty.
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Exterior Solar Screens
WE OFFER 3 BASIC PRODUCTS.
- VERTICAL DROP SCREEN
Enjoy the sun while indoors – but on your terms – with the Eclipse Solar Screen products.
The Eclipse Vertical Drop can be mounted on the outside of any structure, beautifully expanding your outdoor living space (giving you a “cool room with a cool view!”). These exterior retractable solar screens stop up to 90 percent of the solar heat rays, and can even offer a 100 percent block out shade. You maintain almost total non-glare visibility, while enjoying your patio area during the summer. Offered in a variety of fabric and hardware choices, you are sure to find what you need to decorate your “new room!”
- Widths from 28 inches to 20 feet.
- Available with drops of 12 inches to 20 feet.
- Finishes Eclipse Vertical Drop Solar Screen
- Available in 5 beautiful frame finishes (white, sand, camel, tan, bronze)
- A wide selection of standard fabrics are used, and fabric seams are welded and horizontal.
- Motorized or manual operation.
- Available guides include tracks, cables – or a combination of the two.
- 10 year warranty
- EXTERIOR CASSETTE RETRACTABLE SCREEN
Enjoy the sun while indoors – but on your terms – with the Eclipse Solar Screen products.
Provide the ultimate in indoor comfort and solar protection. The Eclipse 4″ cassette exterior retractable solar screen blocks up to 90 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays from entering your home. This can also save on air conditioning costs by as much as 40 percent!
Also protected from fading are your indoor furnishings, along with artwork, carpeting and wood flooring. And your view of the outdoors will be improved, thanks to reduced glare.
Operated on the inside and mounted on the outside, the Eclipse Solar Screen products minimize the sun, the glare and the fading, and maximize your comfort and view.
- Available in widths up to 13 feet, and drops up to 11 feet.
- Available in 3 architecturally matching frame finishes – white, desert sand & brown.
- A wide selection of color and openness factors to meet your needs.
- Motorized or manual operation is available.
- Available guides include tracks, cables – or a combination of the two.
- Optional electronics for worry-free operation and maximized efficiency.
- Can be incorporated into an existing automated system.
- 10 year warranty.
- E-ZIP SIDE RETENTION SOLAR & INSECT SCREEN
Expand Your Outdoor Living Space while Avoiding the Nuisance of Sun Glare and Flying Insects.
The Eclipse E-Zip Side Retention Exterior Screen system can be mounted on the outside of any structure, beautifully expanding your outdoor living space with an added level of protection while providing a cool, insect free environment.
The Eclipse E-Zip is available is a variety of fabrics to best fit your needs. Besides providing UV protection for your furnishings, you will maintain your view of the outdoors without sun glare and with added security. You will also extend your outdoor living space protecting your family and guests from pesky flying insects and other intruders.
The Eclipse E-Zip cassette box and side tracks are constructed of rugged powder coated aluminum to provide long-lasting continued use. The E-Zip is motorized to maximize your convenience. Your professional Eclipse dealer can design a system where each screen operates independently or all at once…or both you decide!
- Unit widths up to 18 feet wide.
- Offered with drops up to 16 feet.
- Available in 3 architecturally matching frame finishes – white, desert sand & brown.
- A wide selection of open weave, solid acrylics, and insect screens are available.
- Motorized operation.
- Optional electronics for worry-free operation and maximized efficiency.
- Includes a bottom track seal to help create a virtual insect free environment.
- 10 year warranty.
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