Retractable shade systems
Retractable Shade Systems for Flexible, On-Demand Shade
Sometimes you want sun, sometimes you don’t. Retractable awnings, canopies and drop screens give you shade exactly when you need it and disappear when you don’t.
Retractable shade systems
Sometimes you want sun, sometimes you don’t. Retractable awnings, canopies and drop screens give you shade exactly when you need it and disappear when you don’t.
Overview
Retractable shade is ideal where a permanent roof would feel heavy, block a view or darken interior rooms. Motorized awnings extend from the wall at the touch of a button; retractable canopies slide along pergola rafters; vertical drop screens lower to block low afternoon sun, wind or insects at the sides of a patio or pergola.
These systems pair especially well with existing structures. A pergola with a retractable canopy, or a patio cover with motorized side screens, can solve comfort problems without starting over. See also pergola upgrades and louvered pergolas.
Materials & design options
Wall-mounted arms extend fabric shade over a patio or window.
Fabric panels that slide along a pergola to open or close the roof.
Vertical screens that block low sun, wind and insects.
Hand-cranked for simplicity, or motorized with remote, app or sensors.
Benefits
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Full sun in winter, shade in summer, from the same space.
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Retract it when you want the sky and the view back.
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Adds comfort to pergolas and patio covers you already have.
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Blocks low-angle west sun that overhead roofs can’t.
Planning & installation
Wind. Fabric systems should be retracted in strong winds. Wind sensors can automate that on motorized awnings.
Mounting. Awnings need solid structural mounting on the house; screens need suitable posts or beams.
Power. Motorized systems need electrical connections installed by a licensed electrician.
Fabric. Openness factor, color and material affect shade, visibility and heat.
Cost factors. Size, system type, motorization, sensors, fabric and mounting conditions.
Our process
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We learn how you want to use the space and what matters most to you.
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We look at the yard, measure, and note access, sun, slopes and existing features.
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You get options and a clear written estimate that spells out what’s included.
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Work is scheduled, the site is protected and you’re kept informed along the way.
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We review the finished work with you and cover care and maintenance.
Inspiration
Licensed stock photography for design inspiration, not photographs of completed GaziBoys projects.
FAQ
Still have questions? Call (747) 344-7727.
Often, yes. Retractable canopies and side screens are common pergola upgrades. We’ll assess the structure and recommend suitable systems.
They should be retracted in strong winds. Wind sensors can retract motorized awnings automatically.
Screen fabrics come in different openness levels. More open fabrics preserve views while still cutting glare and heat.
Yes. Electrical connections must be installed by a licensed electrician.
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Areas served
Based in Burbank, we work with homeowners throughout the San Fernando Valley, the Verdugo foothills and the San Gabriel Valley.
Free estimate
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll talk through options, answer your questions and put together a clear, no-obligation estimate.
