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Are You Ready for Summer?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010


In the middle of this wet, cold and miserable winter, it’s the thoughts of the coming warm summer days that keeps us going.  Now think about being outside last summer BBQ’ing and making memories with your family…brings a smile to your face doesn’t it?

Now remember how hot it was last summer, and how many times you were forced back into the house due to the glare of the relentless sun. A shaded outdoor living area would have let you enjoy the breeze & outdoor views in comfort.

Get ready for this summer now with an outdoor retractable awning from Major Blinds Seattle!  Durasol Retractable Awnings are offering numerous off-season promotions to help you save while you get ready for the glorious days of summer sunshine.


Major Blinds Seattle is proud to be the exclusive dealer of Durasol Awnings in the Pacific Northwest.

Call Major Blinds at (888) 662-5672 for further details of Durasol’s limited time promotion & to get a free in-home consultation.


Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond!

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Enjoying Summertime in the Pacific Northwest

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Summer has arrived in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! We all like to head outdoors to enjoy the sunshine & gorgeous scenery.  We have BBQs, get-togethers and share late nights under the stars with friends & loved ones.

Why not enhance your outdoor experience with a retractable awning?

Awnings provide much needed shade during our hot summer days & help to block the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Awnings also provide coverage from those unexpected summer showers.

Just imagine being able to enjoy your patio, deck or backyard without the worry of overheating, sunburn or a sudden downpour.

You can easily create a comfortable shaded outdoor living space that will increase the value of your home while expanding you home’s outdoor entertainment options.

If you would like help in creating an outdoor living space, by adding a retractable awning that you will enjoy year-after-year, please give Major Blinds a call at (888) 662-5672.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham & beyond!

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Go Green, Add an awning & Decrease your carbon footprint!

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Did you know that adding an awning to your home could decrease the amount of energy you use? It in turn decreases your carbon footprint!

Awnings offer many benefits, and one of the greatest benefits is energy savings.

American Society of Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers studies show that during the period of the day when the sun shines directly on southern facing windows, a fabric awning reduces heat gain by 55 to 65%. For western exposure, the reduction in heat gain is 72 to 77%.

Exterior fabric window awnings can reduce interior heat in homes and businesses during periods of direct sunlight by 77%. Since awning fabric doesn’t trap heat and moisture, an awning can reduce air-conditioning costs by as much as 25%.

In a world where we talk about green living and global warming on a daily basis isn’t nice to know that there is a stylish and cost effective energy saving way to reduce your carbon footprint? Give us a call at (888) 662-5672 for your free in-home consultation.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham and beyond!

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Advantages of Retractable Awnings provided by Major Blinds

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

There are quite a few benefits to installing a home retractable awning.

1) UV Protection

According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 1 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year alone. As most of us know the suns rays are damaging and are strongest between the hours of 10am and 4pm, the time of day when most of us want to enjoy our outdoor spaces. Major Blinds offers retractable awning by Durasol which can provide much needed shade for your health and outdoor enjoyment. Durasol Awnings use Sunbrella fabric which has been proven to block out 98% of the suns harmful UV rays.

2) Creates an Outdoor “Living Room”

Awnings not only offer shade they also offer more livable space. By adding an awning to your exterior space you create an additional “room” for your home. It’s the least expensive and most immediate addition you can make to your home.

3) Add to the aesthetics, elegance and beauty of your home

Adding a custom made awning adds value and individuality to your home. With the turn of a crank or the push of a button you add charm and increase your resale value.

4) Energy Conservation

In our new “green” world, energy conservation is key. Awnings can reduce the temperature of your home and reduce your air conditioning usage. Adding an awning to the west side of your home can decrease the indoor temperature by as much as 15 degrees and help save energy costs.

5) Take it Easy Outdoors, Rain or Shine

How many times have you been chased indoors by blazing sun or a sudden shower? With an awning, that seldom happens, because you have protection from the elements.

6) Protection From Fading

Retractable patio awnings from Major Blinds protect your indoor furniture, carpeting, wallpaper and art from fading. They also protect your outdoor furniture fabric from fading as well.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham and beyond!

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Why purchase a Durasol Awning from Major Blinds?

Monday, April 13th, 2009

There is no better way to add comfort, increase the value and expand the useful enjoyment of your home than with the Durasol SunShelter® Elite awning brought to you by Major Blinds. This premium quality retractable awning offers you an expertly crafted way to add an attractive and comfortable living space to your home with the turn of a crank or the touch of a button.

Every SunShelter Elite awning is custom designed and hand crafted to maximize your outdoor living enjoyment while giving you superior protection from the sun. Imagine, with the simple touch of a button, you can make more of your outdoor living, provide shelter from the sun’s harmful rays, reduce energy costs and unfurl an elegant expression of your personal taste and style. What could be more convenient?

Designed and engineered to be self-supporting and fully retractable when not in use, the SunShelter Elite provides unparalleled performance and is the ultimate exterior shading system available for your home. Warranted for 12 years, this system combines the latest in European design with renowned American craftsmanship. The result is an elegant shading product for those seeking the very best for their home.

When you seek the very best in a lateral arm retractable shading system, the SunShelter Elite is very simply the finest choice you can make. Give Major Blinds a call at 888-662-5672 for a free in home estimate for the entire line of Durasol Exterior Awnings.

Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham and beyond!

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