Our Process
Our family at Shade & Shield wants to make sure that we meet our customer’s needs and provide the best possible product and service available in the industry.
Most people don’t understand everything involved in the design, engineering, approval, and installation of an awning.
This document attempts to outline a typical process that we go through to ensure that everything is done correctly.
Reviewing this will help you better understand some of the hurdles that we go through to provide you with the best product possible.
At Shade & Shieldwe believe in a quality product every time, Nationwide.
Every one of these steps is essential to the longevity & structural integrity of your product.
It is our hope that through reading this process, you gain some knowledge in how your awning is treated, cared for and handled on a daily basis.
We know that this process can sometimes seem like it drags out, and stumbling blocks may be put in our way.
However, it is our promise to you that we will always keep you informed of any delays or changes.
We ask only two things:
First-please remember to read over our technical process and realize that all of us have the same goal to provide you with a quality product in a timely manner.
Secondly, our team has over 26 years combined experience in the manufacturing and installation of stationary, retractable and metal awnings and canopies all across the nation.
There is no job too big or too small for anyone in our company, and we promise you at the end of each installation you will enjoy your awnings for years to come!












In some cases RF welding is done to adhere two panels together; however, 95% of every awning manufactured will require some sort of hand sewing!
All of our steel fabricated awnings as well as our King Retractable awnings go through a powder coating process which usually takes 3 business days. This process is an important element for the longevity of your stationary or retractable awning. You don’t want to miss the vibrant colors we can create!
This timing of the manufacturing process is different for every type of awning depending on what the style of awning is, whether we are getting city permits, the design type, or if it is a simple recover. This can take from 1 to 10 weeks.