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RETRACTABLE AWNINGS

BY SOLAR SHIELD

Serving Kansas City & Surrounding Areas

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Installing Retractable Awnings is a great way to transform your uncovered outdoor patio area into a shaded and comfortable space! Our Awnings create full shade so you can enjoy your patio or deck even when the sun is beating down. Our team can help create a comfortable environment that you can enjoy throughout the entire year. Our custom outdoor Retractable Awnings are made from high-quality, sturdy, and heavy-duty materials that are designed to withstand the elements. They also come standard with enhanced options such as built in LED lights under the arms, and a cassette housing that protects your rolled up awning from the elements to give longer life to you investment. Like all of our interior products, we stand behind our installs with our industry-leading Solar Shield 5 Year Service Guarantee!

Our Solar Shield Retractable Awnings can be made to exact custom widths from 10' wide up to 40' wide, and they come in three projections: 8', 10', and 12'. We can help cover any space and help protect you from direct sunlight and harsh heat and glare.

The Perfect Gift!

This summer we got the opportunity to help Tamara Day, local Kansas City interior designer and host of the popular TV show Bargain Mansions on the Magnolia Network, surprise her husband, Bill, with an amazing Father's Day gift! Bill and Tamara both love their outdoor patio space, but their favorite spot gets hit with lots of direct afternoon sun and makes the space very hot and uncomfortable to sit too long. Tamara came up with the idea to surprise Bill with the gift of Shade for Father's Day by having us install a Solar Shield Retractable Awning. Check out the video that tells the story well, and shows Bills reaction when he saw his new awning!

More Than 300 Custom Fabric Options

We have 30 Sunbrella fabrics in-stock and ready for your project However, if that's not enough, we have over 300 fabrics available to choose from, so no matter your taste in color or pattern, we've got a solution for you! Sunbrella fabrics are made specifically for harsh exterior conditions and are proven to provide years of service outdoors. Sunbrella's fabrics have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation's seal of approval as an effective UV light protection. They have also earned GREENGUARD's gold certification for low chemical emissions.

Sunbrella Fabric Color Options

Our Awnings Include the Following Premium Features!

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Light Up the Night!

All Solar Shield Retractable Awnings come standard with built-in LED light strips under the arms of the awning frame. You can dim the lights for the perfect nighttime ambiance and set the mood of your outdoor space. Our LED lights are controlled with an included remote control. Light up your space and enjoy the night!

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EZ-Pitch Adjustment

Our Solar Shield Retractable Awnings come standard with a premium feature called EZ-Pitch. This allows you to change the pitch of your awning using the included crank handle, for easy and fast adjustments. This is important for using your awning in light rain, as it allows water to run off one side to prevent pooling on the fabric. Many other awning products on the market require tools and accessing a small adjustment screw to make this change, but with our premium awnings, you can do that without needing any additional tools or ladders.

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Premium Integrated Cassette Housing

Our integrated cassette housing is another popular premium feature that comes standard on all Solar Shield Retractable Awnings. The cassette protects awning fabric from weather damage, extending its life. Our fully enclosed design also helps protect from insect and bird damage when the awning fabric is fully retracted when not in use.

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Three Frame Colors

We offer three frame color options - white, bronze, and beige - to blend your fabric, hardware, and home together, all at no additional charge! Just another feature that make our Solar Shield Retractable Awnings a premium system, at a great price, and we guarantee it!

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Choose Your Valance

Our awnings also come with either straight or sea-wave fabric valances. Our high-quality valances are able to be easily removed and reinstalled with little effort. This is good for winter storage to protect your valance from harsh winter elements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • How can I choose the right retractable awning options for my space?

    That's where we come in! Our trained Design Techs will help guide you through the options, and why you should select each one. 


    Contact us for a free consultation!

  • How long does it take to get my new retractable awning?

    We always say a good rule for planning is between 6 and 8 weeks from order to install, but we always do our best to get your install done as quickly as possible once your awning delivers. 


    For a more accurate estimate, Contact us today. 

  • What type of awnings do you offer in Kansas City?

    We offer Retractable Awnings only at this time. We do not offer any fixed awnings or stretched awnings. We recommend retractable awnings the most, since they can be put away and protected from harsh wind when not in use. 

  • Are your awnings manually operated or motorized?

    Great question! We only offer motorized retractable awnings. Due to the weight and projection of our units, a manual crank operation for extending the awning is not advised. We complete wiring to the closest outlet during install to assure your new motorized awning works like a charm. 

  • How wide can your awnings be made?

    Our Solar Shield Retractable Awnings have a width range of 10' wide to 40' wide for one unit. They can project out 8', 10', and 12' from the structure the awning is attached to. Our widths can be made custom to the exact inch, so no matter the size of the space, we have a solution for you!

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