If you can fry an egg on your cement patio during the summer, chances are you’re not doing much entertaining. It’s hard to enjoy your yard with family and friends in that type of heat.

Warm climates invite outdoor living, but the sun’s heat often makes patios, decks, pool areas and outdoor kitchens unusable for part of the day. Pergolas, arbors and trellises are popular shade solutions, but they are expensive and require a contractor – and sometimes a building permit.

Most people don’t consider the easy and affordable option of custom, retractable awnings. By installing these long-lasting awnings, you can reclaim that wasted outdoor space and increase the usable square footage of your home.

With motorized, retractable patio awnings from European Rolling Shutters (ERS), you get sun protection and shade coverage that goes beyond clunky umbrellas or canopies. Retractable awnings are the perfect solution to transform scorching backyards into cool, relaxing, happy places. The temperature can actually drop 15 degrees in the 15 seconds it takes to extend an electric awning.

Why You’ll Like ERS Retractable Awnings for Your Deck or Patio:

• Single awnings can be built up to 23 feet wide by 13.5 feet deep
• Custom designed and manufactured to suit your home’s style and decor
• Can be added to existing metal awnings and pergolas for additional shading in the early morning and late afternoon
• Easy operation via remote control or app for iPhone, iPad or Android- also available with a manual crank

• Freestanding arms (instead of poles) won’t obstruct your view, barely noticeable when retracted 

• Made with the beautiful and virtually indestructible Sunbrella outdoor fabric and comes with a 10-year limited fabric warranty

We offer 150+ colors and patterns including solids, stripes, tweeds and textured fabrics.
Here are just a few of our favorites:

But wait! There’s more….

If the sun’s heat is a problem in your backyard, it’s probably a problem inside your home as well. You might find your energy bills skyrocket in the summer due to constantly air conditioning in an attempt to keep your home cool.

Window solar screens can reduce solar heat gain in the summer by up to 65% on south- facing windows and 77% on west- facing windows. Conversely, you can roll them up in the winter to let solar heat warm your home’s interior.

 (If you want more information on the energy saving value of solar screens, check out the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, PAMA ENERGY STUDY. It shows how solar shades reduced annual cooling costs up to 86% for homes in San Francisco. Solar shades are also recommended by the US Department of Energy, which reports they can reduce solar heat gains by 65- 77% – Source: Energy.gov.)

Retractable solar screens for doors and windows are another excellent option to keep the inside of your home cool and shaded. Our retractable solar screens can be applied to any glass window or door to block the sun’s glare and excessive heat, which reduces the amount of heat entering your home; thus, cutting back on the need for air conditioning and lowering your energy bill.

Although thin, ERS’ solar screens are durable, corrosion-resistant and very long-lasting. And unlike our aluminum rolling shutters and retractable awnings, solar screens are semi-transparent, which lets you enjoy the sunset without getting sunburned.

Speaking of age spots, ERS’ motorized solar screens block 90% of the sun’s UV rays, limiting sun damage to your skin, furniture and floors. You’ll reclaim living areas lost to bright light and too much heat – and maybe prevent a few wrinkles.

European Rolling Shutters has been the Bay Area’s exterior shading expert since 1983. We are a family owned and operated business with a manufacturing facility and showroom located in South San Jose. We offer a range of energy saving products in addition to patio awnings and solar screens, including rolling shutters and retractable pergola covers.

Call us for a free in-home consultation and estimate! Phone: 408-629-3740