Baldwin Retractable Shades

We try to make everything perfect, to the best of our combined abilities

Main benefits of the Baldwin Retractable Shade:

Your choice of one of our in stock Sunbrella fabrics or custom from the Sunbrella website
Will last for decades. Annual cleaning recommended.
Fully customizable to almost any size
Designed for quick installation with our instructions and common tools
No exposed fasteners - Very clean fit and finish
Blocks harmful solar rays
Protects against light rain, wind, and sound
Sunbrella 100% acrylic fabrics - They don't fade!
175 fabric choices of solid and striped patterns available
Easy to operate with crank handle / pull / push bar
A great way to accessorize and tie you scheme together with color!
Maximum width: 16' feet. Maximum Projection: 24' feet per system
Made with pride in the USA

The Roll Up Shades shown in the following galleries can be ordered using our online pricing tool.

This is Michael Hurlburt of Baldwin Pergolas demostrating how simple the Retractable Shade System is to extend and retract.

Baldwin Pergolas Retractable Shades

A beautiful Retractable shade in Connecticut

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

It's not just beautiful, it blocks the sun too!

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

Glen Raven's Sunbrella fabric is offered in 175 different colors and patterns in this fabric catagory called Awnings, Canopies and Pergola Shade. The furniture fabric not nearly as stiff.

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

Sunbrella contains no cotton. It doesn't hold water and doesn't mildew.

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

Water rolls over the tightly knit fabric. Because the shade is supported in the center only, the bows curve gently downward which encourages the rain water to run toward either edges. The water cannot pool.

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

The fabric carries a ten year warrantee but our shades typically last twenty years or more.

The Retractable Sun Shade by Baldwin Pergolas

A fiberglass pergola with an overhead shade

The Retractable Shade

Baldwin Pergolas and Retractable Shades integrate seamlessly.

The Retractable Shade

In the 1980's everyone built a pressure treated deck. During the 1990's those decks were replaced with stone or paver patios.

The Retractable Shade

Stone patios get really, really hot in the direct sun making the patio unusable.

The Retractable Shade

In the early 2000's pergolas were very rare but people discovered that pergolas block enough of the sun to maker their patios usable again.

The Retractable Shade

Pergolas became very popular but... having a fabric cover means you can enjoy your patio during a light rain or in the scorching heat of August.

A fiberglass pergola with an overhead shade and a roll up shade

The Retractable Shade

The shades should be inexpensive, durable and simple to operate. Everythings a balance and our Retractable Shade seems to get the balance right.

The Retractable Shade

If you choose a blue color fabric, the 10% of light that passes through will carry that blue aura. Light colored fabrics let more sun shine through. Patterns can give you the color you desire but may not carry the aura down to the patio because of the patterns color diversity.

The Retractable Shade

It's possible to install the shade with the guide rails tilted a bit, encouraging more rain water to run in one direction or the other.

The Retractable Shade

Hire us to do the installation or follow our carefully written instructions and hang the shade yourself. It's gratifying work.

Relaxing in the great outdoors

The Retractable Shade

Protect your family and friends from the overwhelming heat.

The Retractable Shade

You don't need a smart telephone to operate our retractable shade.

The Retractable Shade

Attached pergola with Retractable Shade©

An attached fiberglass pergola with an overhead shade

Attached pergola with Retractable Shade©

Attached pergola with Retractable Shade ©

Large pergola with TWO Retractable Shades

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

The Sunbrella fabric is heavy. When a pergola is large, two systems might be the way to go.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

Typically one end of the shade is fixed - its immovable. The other end has bearings which roll in the track.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

We've done projects where both ends have the bearings and eyebolt. Either end can be the lead end.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

The shade can be locked at any position along it's route. This gives your family full control of who gets sun and who gets shade.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

We provide painted fiberglass shade guides which we put above or below the shades depending on the circumstance.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

We also have an aluminum C channel track which fits above AND below the shade bows.

Shade System Training

Freestanding pergola with training

Here we see Mark going over the operation of the shade system.

Freestanding pergola with training

The hand crank has a hook on the end which fits into the eyebolt which is in the leading trolly.

Freestanding pergola with training

By turning the eyebolt counter clockwise, you remove the tension and the trolly rolls easily along the track.

Freestanding pergola with training

The hand crank and hook allow you to pull the shade, by way of the eyebolt, to the extended position.

Freestanding pergola with training

When the shade is extended all the way, pull it taut while cranking the handle clockwise to lock trolley from rolling.

This is our Retractable Shade and our Roll-Up Shade working independently

+ Fabric Options

Charcoal

Dubbonet

Hemlock

Royal Blue

Linen

Westfield

Cocoa

Black Forest

Heather Biege

Navy Taupe

Choose your fabric

Here you will see the fabrics which have been the most popular. We keep some of each on-hand for a quick turn around. Glen Raven is a fabric manufacturer in North Carloina and they are known around the world as the premier outdoor fabric manufacturer of SUNBRELLA.

Below is a link to the SUNBRELLA website. Not all of the fabrics on their website can be used for our Retractable Shades and Roll-Up shades. Please make more than one selection. Forward the information to us and we will get confirmation from our shade makers.

We've been using Sunbrella Acrylic Fabrics for twenty five years and we absolutely love them: Diann Baldwin

+Design and Order Process

Gather Your Measurements

Measurements are taken from column centers, our typical overhang is 24 inches
A freestanding pergola that measures 120" x 120" on center will have an overall size of 168" x 168"
An attached pergola that measures 120" x 120" on center will have an overall size of 144" deep x 168" wide
All dimensions, including overhangs and member spacing are completely customizable

Use our Pricing Tool

Our pricing tool let's you design your pergola in real time and get an actual price
You will see a plan view CAD drawing of your pergola
You can consider our electrical options, a shade system and/or our installation service
follow this link to our Pricing Tool
You will have the ability to save your project into our database then share the link with your team for group collaboration

Your photos help us while desiging the best pergola

Send Us Photos

Your photos help us serve you better in the design phase
Please send us pictures of your proposed site and the exterior of your home
Pictures can be sent via email to sales@baldwinpergolas.com
...or via text to (860) 500-1741. Our pricing tool also allows one to upload photos and various file types

a picture of Mike setting up at an architecture show

Speak With Our Team

Once you have sent us your measurements and pictures we will reach out to you
Our project manager, Michael Hurlburt, will work out all of the important details
Once we have an understanding of your vision we will produce a set of drawings and a proposal
If you accept our proposal we require a 50% deposit to begin production

an electrician wiring lights into a pergola

Consider the Options

We offer a wide variety of options for you to consider
Decorative Details: We offer an array of column styles and rafter contours
Finishes: Custom colors are available, including color matched finishes
Electrical: We can factory prewire your structure to accommodate lighting, fans, heaters, and more

Confirm The Details

Review and confirm your pergola or pavilion drawings
Review your electrical and shade system options
Sign and return the proposal
Once a signed proposal is returned and a deposit is received, we will begin production

Testimonials

The Pergola really is stellar, and your design features really lend themselves to our theme of an American \'Japanese Tea House\' with the layered and staggered entablature, rafter, and purlins. We have shown the Pergola to several neighbors and friends and now they are bringing their spouses and relatives to come look at it and its view overlooking the terraced garden.

Douglas Rose

I completed the project and like to share some of the pictures with you. Everything was putted together nicely with all your works already in place. Thanks for a job well done.

Alan Luu

The pergola is spectacular, and my clients are absolutely thrilled. Just as planned, it totally transforms the patio area into an inviting, dramatic, and complete outdoor space. They are very impressed with the precision of the construction as well. Thank you again!

George G. Stumpf, APLD

The pergola looks great!

Nathan Mroz

Your pergola went together with ease. We were impressed with the precision and craftsmenship of each piece of the pergola. There was minimal work to align the pieces into there proper position. I wanted to also put a plug in for an opportunity to be an installer of baldwin pergolas and other structures if you needed a crew to install in my location (PA). Thanks again!

Dennis Hosler, Hosler's Homescapes

Before I made my purchase decision, I did get a quote from a local, highly-regarded pergola constructor. Baldwin's price was lower, and from what I've seen, I think the quality is higher. In summary, I'm pleased with how the pergola came out, and satisfied that I choose Baldwin as my supplier.

Dan Harmon

I just wanted to let you know that the pergola and railings are installed. Everything came out fabulous. My customers are very happy with what they have now. Thank you very much!

Jonathon Sweet

Chari, Thanks so much for working with us yesterday! My father dropped the chairs off to our home in Ri yesterday, and this morning we sat out there drinking our coffee discussing future home projects. Just wanted to share a photo of the chairs on our porch. While our porch is not quite completed, lattice, some garden work etc, the products we bought make our home that much nicer of a place to be and relax! Thanks again and have a happy Memorial Day!!

Calvin and Elizabeth Goodrich

Max wrote: I thank you for all the hard work coordinating this complex project. The devil is in the details and together we worked it all out!
Christine Wrote: I feel the same way. The owners are very pleased & it went together like butter. I will get a you a good set of pictures. It was great working with you!

Christine Bullard DBA Complete Building Services

Matt, I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the new pergola. As a woodworker I appreciate the precision and thoroughness of the kit. I installed the cement pads the previous weekend and did the entire remaining installation in about 6 hours the following weekend with one helper. Very nice looking and I know I am going to enjoy the long term benefits of using a fiberglass products. I will send you a photo as soon as I finish the 10' dining table and benches that I am building to complete the pergola/dining area.

Tom Petit

"First, man defines his architecture. Forever after, his architecture defines him."

Baldwin Retractable Shades

We try to make everything perfect, to the best of our combined abilities

Main benefits of the Baldwin Retractable Shade:

Your choice of one of our in stock Sunbrella fabrics or custom from the Sunbrella website

Will last for decades. Annual cleaning recommended.

Fully customizable to almost any size

Designed for quick installation with our instructions and common tools

No exposed fasteners - Very clean fit and finish

Blocks harmful solar rays

Protects against light rain, wind, and sound

Sunbrella 100% acrylic fabrics - They don't fade!

175 fabric choices of solid and striped patterns available

Easy to operate with crank handle / pull / push bar

A great way to accessorize and tie you scheme together with color!

Maximum width: 16' feet. Maximum Projection: 24' feet per system

Made with pride in the USA

The Roll Up Shades shown in the following galleries can be ordered using our online pricing tool.

This is Michael Hurlburt of Baldwin Pergolas demostrating how simple the Retractable Shade System is to extend and retract.

Baldwin Pergolas Retractable Shades

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

It's not just beautiful, it blocks the sun too!

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

Glen Raven's Sunbrella fabric is offered in 175 different colors and patterns in this fabric catagory called Awnings, Canopies and Pergola Shade. The furniture fabric not nearly as stiff.

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

Sunbrella contains no cotton. It doesn't hold water and doesn't mildew.

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

Water rolls over the tightly knit fabric. Because the shade is supported in the center only, the bows curve gently downward which encourages the rain water to run toward either edges. The water cannot pool.

Stylize your pergola with a Baldwin Retractable Shade

The fabric carries a ten year warrantee but our shades typically last twenty years or more.

The Retractable Sun Shade by Baldwin Pergolas

The Retractable Shade

Baldwin Pergolas and Retractable Shades integrate seamlessly.

The Retractable Shade

In the 1980's everyone built a pressure treated deck. During the 1990's those decks were replaced with stone or paver patios.

The Retractable Shade

Stone patios get really, really hot in the direct sun making the patio unusable.

The Retractable Shade

In the early 2000's pergolas were very rare but people discovered that pergolas block enough of the sun to maker their patios usable again.

The Retractable Shade

Pergolas became very popular but... having a fabric cover means you can enjoy your patio during a light rain or in the scorching heat of August.

The Retractable Shade

The shades should be inexpensive, durable and simple to operate. Everythings a balance and our Retractable Shade seems to get the balance right.

The Retractable Shade

If you choose a blue color fabric, the 10% of light that passes through will carry that blue aura. Light colored fabrics let more sun shine through. Patterns can give you the color you desire but may not carry the aura down to the patio because of the patterns color diversity.

The Retractable Shade

It's possible to install the shade with the guide rails tilted a bit, encouraging more rain water to run in one direction or the other.

The Retractable Shade

Hire us to do the installation or follow our carefully written instructions and hang the shade yourself. It's gratifying work.

Relaxing in the great outdoors

The Retractable Shade

Protect your family and friends from the overwhelming heat.

The Retractable Shade

You don't need a smart telephone to operate our retractable shade.

The Retractable Shade

Attached pergola with Retractable Shade©

Attached pergola with Retractable Shade©

Attached pergola with Retractable Shade ©

Attached pergola with Retractable Shade ©

Attached pergola with Retractable Shade ©

Large pergola with TWO Retractable Shades

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

The Sunbrella fabric is heavy. When a pergola is large, two systems might be the way to go.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

Typically one end of the shade is fixed - its immovable. The other end has bearings which roll in the track.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

We've done projects where both ends have the bearings and eyebolt. Either end can be the lead end.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

The shade can be locked at any position along it's route. This gives your family full control of who gets sun and who gets shade.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

We provide painted fiberglass shade guides which we put above or below the shades depending on the circumstance.

Freestanding pergola with TWO Retractable Shades©

We also have an aluminum C channel track which fits above AND below the shade bows.

Shade System Training

Freestanding pergola with training

Here we see Mark going over the operation of the shade system.

Freestanding pergola with training

The hand crank has a hook on the end which fits into the eyebolt which is in the leading trolly.

Freestanding pergola with training

By turning the eyebolt counter clockwise, you remove the tension and the trolly rolls easily along the track.

Freestanding pergola with training