By Polar Shades Fall has arrived, and in Las Vegas and Phoenix that means something very different than it does in much of the country. While other regions are preparing to move indoors, homeowners throughout Nevada and Arizona are entering one of the best outdoor-living seasons of the year. Cooler mornings, comfortable evenings, football weekends, family gatherings, and outdoor entertaining make...

The Lowest Quote Doesn't Tell You the Whole Story When comparing estimates for a large exterior shade or retractable awning, it's natural to look at price. But there's another question homeowners should ask before signing a contract: who is actually going to install this product on my home? Large exterior shades and retractable awnings aren't simply decorative accessories. They are substantial...

Shade When You Want It. Open Sky When You Don't. Your patio should feel like an extension of your home. But in Las Vegas and Phoenix, intense sunshine can make an uncovered patio difficult to enjoy during large portions of the day. Building a permanent patio structure isn't always the answer. A retractable awning from Polar Shades provides another option: expansive shade when you want it with the...

When You're Investing in Custom Shades or Awnings, Who Actually Makes Your Product Matters When homeowners begin shopping for window shades, exterior patio shades, or retractable awnings, many assume the company providing the estimate also manufactures the product. Often, that's not the case. Many companies operate primarily as dealers or installers, purchasing products manufactured somewhere...

Smart Outdoor Comfort Designed for the Las Vegas and Phoenix Lifestyle When you live in the Southwest, controlling the sun can dramatically change how you use your home. A beautiful covered patio can quickly become uncomfortable when intense afternoon sun enters from the side. That's why more homeowners are choosing motorized exterior shades to create comfortable, flexible outdoor living spaces....

Enjoy More of Your Outdoor Space with Custom Exterior Shades from Polar Shades Fall is here, and for homeowners in Las Vegas and Phoenix, that means some of the best outdoor weather of the year is just around the corner. After months of intense summer heat, cooler temperatures make patios, outdoor kitchens, covered decks, and backyard entertaining areas much more inviting. But even during fall,...

When shopping for custom shades, most homeowners focus on the visible product. Fabric. Color. Motorization. Hardware. Price. But there is another question worth asking: who actually manufactures the product you're buying? Many companies selling window coverings are dealers or resellers. Professional dealers play an important role in the industry—in fact, Polar Shades manufactures products for...

Large glass doors and expansive patio openings have become defining features of luxury residential architecture. Twenty-foot openings are no longer unusual. Some projects go substantially larger. And homeowners naturally want shading systems capable of matching that architecture. But there is something important to understand: a large exterior shade isn't simply a normal shade made wider. As the...

Homeowners in Las Vegas and Phoenix invest heavily in outdoor living. Pools. Outdoor kitchens. Televisions. Fireplaces. Dining areas. Comfortable furniture. Beautiful landscaping. Yet many of those patios become difficult to use during certain parts of the day because of one unavoidable problem: direct sunlight. A covered patio solves the problem from above. But what happens when the sun comes...