European Rolling Shutters

It’s our mission to go above and beyond for our customers, but this time you guys went above and beyond for us! We have won Mercury News’ annual Best in Silicon Valley contest for the 6th year in a row! Thank you to all those who took the time to vote, and for all the support over the years!

With Rolling Shutters you get: Added security No harmful UV rays Savings on energy ... Learn more about the benefits of rolling shutters here: http://ow.ly/VU8s50DXGGL

Here are a few products that will help keep your awning fabric clean for years to come!

Awnings don’t require much maintenance but there are a few things you can do each month to extend their life indefinitely.

Big sports fan? Did you know we can match colors for all major teams in the region? Wow your tailgate buddies when hosting barbeques with a custom Sharks, A’s, 49ers, Raiders or Giants themed awning! Give us a shout: http://ow.ly/tuKL50DD00U

Do you know the key differences between interior and exterior shutters? We go into detail in our recent blog post here: http://ow.ly/nbc050BMsfh

Why do you think exterior shutters are important to you and your home? Exterior shutters improve your home in the following areas: Privacy ... Protection from intruders and weather Blocks harmful UV rays Instant curb appeal Be honest, did you know shutters could do all of this? Learn some of the other benefits here: http://ow.ly/4xst50BK7EA

Thinking about upgrading your home with custom retractable awnings? In our latest blog post we walk you through a step-by-step custom build we did for a client in San Carlos, CA. Harsh sunlight was affecting their cooling costs, as well as making the space unusable something needed to change. They now have a space the whole family and guests will enjoy for years to come. Read more about the transformation here: http://ow.ly/jUKK50Bx17b

Are your windows protected from storms? If you live in an area prone to storms and high winds, one of the essential items you’ll need are hurricane shutters, also known as storm shutters. In our latest blog post, we breakdown the four different kinds of storm shutters ranked from best to worst. ... Blog post: http://ow.ly/VJ8I50Bfaec

If you would like to give your awning a new look without having to completely replace it, just change out the fabric. Browse our 150+ fabrics here: http://ow.ly/7SRy50Bc9as

Bay Area - it's going to be hot this week! Beat the heat and stay cool with a retractable awning. Learn more: https://www.ersshading.com/motorized-retractable-awnings

Did you know that retractable commercial awnings minimize solar heat gains? According to the National Park Service Presentation Brief, motorized retractable awnings can reduce heat gains up to 77 percent in east-facing windows and 65 percent in south-facing windows. Learn more: https://www.ersshading.com/motorized-retractable-awnings

Benefits of Retractable Awnings

Can you guess the percentage of fading in fabric caused by sunlight? 23%? 54%?... We'll let you know if you guessed the right answer in the comments.

Can you guess how much Vitamin D we get from sunlight? Casual sun exposure is the most important natural source of vitamin D. 50%? ... Nope. 70%? Nope. Answer: 90% of our daily dose of Vitamin D comes from sunlight!