EXTERIOR SHADE GURU

Shade wisdom,
straight from the jobsite.

Tommy Long — the Exterior Shade Guru — shares the repair know-how that only comes from years of fixing exterior shades, including the brands he didn't install.

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Looking for an installation team, or have a question about a shade product? Give us the basics, drop in photos or a video if you have them, and we'll get back to you.

The Installer Check List

Repairing a shade you didn't install — and don't know the maker of? The Guru's 15-point check list walks you through the questions, the photos, and the measurements to take before you quote. Finish, and the summary goes straight to the Guru for a double-check.

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Guru Wisdom Videos

Short, practical videos from the Guru's YouTube channel: cleaning vinyl-coated fabrics, keeping side tracks running smooth with silicone spray, and the maintenance habits that keep exterior shades out of the repair shop.

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For Installers & Dealers

Vinyl or solar screen? Zipper, Keder, or rivet? The check list quietly supplies the knowledge gaps that cause callbacks — and every completed checklist gets the Guru's own eyes on it before you quote the customer.