Category: Awnings & Shading Systems

Solar shades are the perfect window treatment option in rooms in rooms with several exposures to the sun. In addition to blocking (or letting in) the light, solar shades cut down glare, provide a barrier against harmful UV rays, and stop the fading of furniture, carpets, and floors caused by the sun’s powerful rays. Apple Annie offers both interior and exterior solar shades. The most popular solar shades we offer include E-Zip screens. Our exterior solar shades include the elite motorized shades and the titan motorized shades. Each solar shade motorized shade is made from the finest quality materials and...

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One part of doing business in a specific area is becoming an integral part of that locale. That’s always been a goal of Apple Annie’s. Are we the place for retractable awnings? Of course. But we offer more to our customers, along with a service for the public at large. We invite you to visit our Eclipse Retractable Awning Display at Brie’s Gift Gallery. You will see many special art objects there. You can find us at 137 North Northwest Highway in Uptown Park Ridge, Illinois, in the Northwest Highway Building across from Trader Joe’s. What will you find at...

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When you install retractable awnings at your home, you reap numerous benefits at once. Let’s start with being kind to the environment and also to your savings account. Studies show that a properly installed awning could save anywhere between 10% to 69% of the electricity used in a home. That means a retractable awning is a smart and inexpensive investment – it increases the value of your home, but also makes your house more stylish and comfortable. Imagine bringing down that summer bill for air conditioning by up to 20%. Awnings also protect your patio furniture and keep it from...

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The operative word this year is “stay-cation.” Many people are simply staying put due to the myriad concerns over travel. No hotels, no airplanes, just the pleasures of home. Looking for a break during the heat of summer? Wishing you had a little taste of a country villa or the pleasure of shade? This may be the best time for you to make the most of your property by adding an awning that will give you maximum use of patio and yard space and turn your home into a virtual vacation paradise. At Apple Annie Retractable Awnings, we offer many...

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If you are in the market for a new retractable awning or have just recently purchased one, you may be concerned about how long it will last and how to protect it. While awnings are great for protection from the elements, they can accumulate damage from the elements. Here are some common causes of wear and tear for awnings and how you can avoid them. Excessive Rain While awnings are designed to protect from the rain, it’s possible for excessive rain to damage your awning. If the fabric of your awning is loose, it can actually capture water and cause...

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