Transform Your Home’s Look With a Permanent Awning Installation

Beautiful and practical, awnings add charm to your entryways and windows while sheltering your interior from unwanted attention and providing cooling shade.

Awnings Provide Elegance, Privacy, & Shade

  • By framing out your windows and entryways, awnings provide a timeless grace
  • Window and patio awnings are a great way to boost interior privacy
  • Awnings block harsh direct sunlight, keeping your house comfortable
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Our Showroom Comes To You

We understand it’s hard to visualize how something might look without seeing it at your house and so we bring our showroom to you! No need to imagine, you’ll be able to see for yourself!

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Decades of Experience

We opened shop way back in 1980 and know a thing or two about awning installations. Our installers have 75 years of combined experience and are pros at fitting and installing awnings.

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Comfort and Beauty

Adding an awning to your windows or porch is an attractive way to make your house more comfortable. A permanent awning adds a layer of separation between your private space and prying eyes while cutting down on the harsh gaze of the Carolina sun.

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Black and White striped retractable awning over pink peach framed glass doors

Our In-Home Showroom Eliminates the Guesswork

Forget about taking dozens of fiddly measurements before heading out to a distant showroom. We come to you, take onsite measurements, and let you see exactly how our awnings will look over your porch or windows. There’s no need to simply imagine how it’ll look when you can know instead!

45 Years Of Honing Our Craft

Sun Shades has been in business for more than 4 decades now, helping people take back their living spaces from the tyranny of the sun and really start enjoying their homes. Over the years we’ve mastered our craft and you can expect our in-house installers to demonstrate time-won expertise when they measure, fit, and install your awnings.

Enduring Charm and Practical Benefits

Installing awnings over your entryways and windows is a great way to personalize the exterior of your home. They can transform drab exteriors and create a completely new aesthetic. Sunesta awnings are available in 134 different fabric designs and they offer frame colors to match every palette. Even better, permanent awnings are functional! Awnings increase interior privacy and cut down on harsh direct sunlight.

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FAQs

How long do retractable awnings last?

The frame part of a retractable awning can last over twenty years, as long as it is taken care of, while the fabric being more sensitive to inclement weather conditions should be replaced every ten years.

How does a retractable awning work?

Retractable awnings work by using a motor attached to the wall. The motor winds up (or unwinds) the awning at the push of a button. This is very similar to electric garage doors.

Do I need permits to get an awning installed?

No, you do not need a permit to get an awning installed in any of the cities around the Midlands of South Carolina.

Are awnings good for rain?

Your retractable awning will do a great job protecting you from rainy weather. In extreme conditions, you will typically want to retract the awning fully in order to protect it from damage.

See What People Have to Say About Us

We’ve been in business for 42 years. Read what people are saying to find out why.

Very pleased

“We added vista window film to our living room and bedroom windows, all face East and the morning sun just bakes those rooms. Now much better with the tint, and we still have the great view of the lake. Very pleased with everyone involved, from our initial meeting with Jeff to the installation team of Erasmo and Drew. Great job!”

– Susan N.

Perfect

“Super experience. Got a quote quickly and install a couple of days later. They were on time and professional to a “T”. Using Sun Shades and Graphics was exactly what I was looking for, and the finished product was perfect for my sunroom. My installer, Drew, was friendly, professional and left the area spotless. I would highly recommend.”

– Lynn W.

Highly recommend

“Erasmo did a fabulous job of installing 7mil exterior film on our golf course facing windows. (hope it helps to prevent window breakage from errant golf shots). He was polite, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I have used Sun Shades and Graphics before and am very pleased with this company. I highly recommend them!!”

– Pat R.

Wonderful

“Erasmo was wonderful. Came onsite to provide an estimate but also brought everything with him in case we said yes. They started work right away and were done in an hour. Had a UV tint put on a large window and had our entryway doors frosted. Will definitely use them again if we decide to tint more. They also gave me a quote while onsite for a patio screen.”

– Ryan R.

Feel the difference

“Nice work y’all! Had the Doors and Windows covered at mom’s Townhouse and am bummed that we did not do this sooner! You can even feel the difference now standing in their frames. Erasmo did a great job with the install.”

– Jeff S.

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Why Choose Sun Shades & Graphics

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Our Showroom Is Easy To Get To From Anywhere

When you work with Sun Shades, going to the showroom is something you can do wearing your house slippers! We come to you with samples of our complete catalog – letting you see exactly how each option will look over your entryways or windows. No need to guess how your new awning will look, see for yourself.

Local Expertise

We’re based out of Columbia, SC and have been in business for 45 years. Over the decades we’ve worked with happy customers all across the state, and have made hundreds of thousands of measurements. We take the guesswork out of measurements and all of our installations are performed by our own expert craftsman – not sub-contracted out!

We Only Use Top Quality Brands

Low quality products deliver low quality results, and that just isn’t something we’re OK with. We install Sunesta awnings because we know that they make a great product at a fair price and will provide results you’ll be happy with.

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