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About Us<\/h1>\n

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Over 40 Years of Solar Control<\/h2>\n

Jeff Carstetter moved to Columbia, South Carolina in 1977 and started the company that would ultimately become Sun Shades and Graphics in 1980. Over the years Jeff has expanded the business from window tints to solar shades and awnings, but the central mission remains the same: help people make their homes more comfortable and enjoyable, so they can spend less time sweating and more time smiling.<\/p>\n

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We Believe Products Should Sell Themselves<\/h2>\n

Sun Shades and Graphics only carries high quality Sunesta awnings and LLumar window films. We could carry other companies\u2019 products, but over the years we\u2019ve found that these two companies make great products that our customers are happy with. Since we don\u2019t believe in fixing what\u2019s not broke, we\u2019ve stuck with these American-made products and know you\u2019ll be happy with their quality.<\/p>\n

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Our Showroom Comes to You<\/h2>\n

Lots of home improvement decisions are made without fully knowing what you\u2019re getting yourself into, but when you work with us, this decision won\u2019t be one of them.<\/p>\n

Instead of having a showroom where you come to us and then have to take our word for how a particular fabric or window film will look, we come to you and show you our products in your house and on your windows.<\/p>\n

Our showroom process is not a high-pressure sales pitch – just a visit from our expert installers who can give you their professional advice on how to best solve your problems, and otherwise let you make the choice that is right for you.<\/p>\n

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Professional Installation<\/h2>\n

Your order will be placed within 24 hours of you giving us the go ahead. For window films and tints we average about 1 week for installation, while awnings and solar shades take 3 and 4 weeks respectively. We have close working relationships with our suppliers, helping us get your products installed as quickly as possible so you can begin taking advantage of their benefits.<\/p>\n

When you work with Sun Shades and Graphics, you\u2019re really working with us. Our installations are done by our installers. While some companies hire out each job to whichever sub-contracting crews offers to do it for the least, our installers have been working with us for years. Our team has over 75 years of combined experience and we\u2019re proud of their craftsmanship and professionalism. After each installation we ensure that you know how to use, clean, and maintain your new fixtures. With just a little love all of our products will deliver long life and great results.<\/p>\n

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See What People Have to Say About Us<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve been in business for 45 years. Read what people are saying to find out why.<\/p>\n

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“Jeff and his installers were absolutely amazing! Professional consultation and listened to what my wife and I were wanting to achieve. Never pressured us. I can not say enough praises to the installers Josiah and (I\u2019m sorry I can\u2019t remember the other guy\u2026) were so polite and quality workmanship. Our home already feels cooler. I\u2019m looking forward to lower monthly energy costs! Thank you again Sun Shades and Graphics!”<\/p>\n

– Kevin G.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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“I have had great service from this company since having a retractable awning installed a couple of years ago. Jeff is easy to work with and Joshua and Josiah did a great job with replacing window tint on my French doors. They were pleasant and professional!”<\/p>\n

– Elizabeth C.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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“We are very happy with the service from Jeff and the installation teams. They were all friendly and helpful. We are amazed at how much heat the tinting is blocking from the residence. We have a lot of windows and anticipate that this will make a nice difference in our power bill.”<\/p>\n

– Julie J.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Very quick process. Received a quote Monday afternoon & by Tuesday morning the tint was installed. Very helpful, knowledgeable guys that were able to install exactly what I was wanting for heat control.”<\/p>\n

– Maddie S.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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“We were remodeling our house and new codes required tempered glass windows in the bathroom. After researching and looking at several companies we went with them for their prompt and honest response to our needs. The owner even offered advice on how to properly prepare for tempering our windows. On the day of the service they were friendly, fast and cleaned up afterwards. They even gave us a certificate to verify the windows had been tempered. Excellent company to work with!”<\/p>\n

– J Garris<\/strong><\/p>\n

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