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Industry news

2026-06-18 · 5 min

Industry news: how European wind classes map to the Beaufort numbers on Shadesology spec sheets.

2026-08-14 · 4 min

Product launch — sliding blade pack vs Helio rotation, now configurable at /configure/louver-retract.

2026-05-28 · 5 min

Trends from restaurant terraces and backyard rooms — comfort extras moving from optional to expected.

2026-04-09 · 6 min

Coupled fabric pergola modules, zip screens and a 6-week lead — how the installer packet was used.

2026-03-20 · 4 min

A field checklist: sensors, zip tracks, umbrellas covers, and pool slats after winter.

2026-07-02 · 5 min

How a 24 ft cassette awning and west-facing projection cut afternoon HVAC on a café frontage.