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Let’s Go Outside!
“In every garden, there is a shade where dreams unfold and thoughts wander.” – Ernest A. Yeboah
There’s no denying it, life has gotten more expensive. Food, energy costs, fuel, mortgage rates…and lavish vacations to far away lands are becoming more challenging for families. More and more Vermonters are staying put, and instead investing in their homes- creating the relaxing, stress-relieving oasis they need right now.
GWD has the must-have home upgrade for you!
Exterior Shading will:
- Increase Your Entertaining Space
- Decrease Energy-Costs
- Increase Your Home’s Value
- Create the Work-From-Home Office of Your Dreams
- Increase Your Privacy
When considering updates to your outdoor space, juuuuust envision the shaded gorgeous gatherings you can host with friends and family.

Whether it’s an intimate garden cocktail party with string lights and soft music, or a family reunion barbecue with bonfires and board games- Exterior Shading will make your outdoor space feel as open or private as you want. Patios, decks, porches, and balconies are turning into shaded sanctuaries for homeowners, with the addition of exterior shading. With our Designers guidance, we will help you create an outdoor space that will become your personal oasis where you can enjoy the filtered sunshine, recharge your senses, and enjoy moments of peace.
Stopping the Sun before it enters the windows of your home, is the most effective way of decreasing heat gain. And with every Summer getting hotter earlier and staying hotter longer, saving energy on cooling costs is increasingly important for homeowners. GWD wants to help YOU keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
Exterior Shades are a European concept for energy management that has has finally reached the USA. While our Media Maven, Jody has vacationed in Europe, she can’t help but notice shading!

(L to R: Exterior Shading in Vienna, Austria, Shutters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Louvered Shutters in Hallstatt, Austria, Exterior Shade in Prague, Czech Rep)
GWD has fabric and hardware solutions for every window application. Our Designers will show how to maximize the energy efficiency of your home. And the more energy-efficient your home becomes, you’ll save money now and maintain your home’s value/marketable asset in the long run. (something to always keep in mind!) Adding Exterior Shading on the outside of your windows, will block up to 97% of the heat and UV rays before the Sun even has the CHANCE to enter your home.
Insect screens keep bugs out!
Exterior Solar Insect Shades are the solution for both Sun and insect control. This exterior roller shade system utilizes 4 Sealed edges to prevent insects from entering the covered patio or deck area, and can be fabricated in a variety of solar screen fabrics and even specialized insect screen with small enough apertures to stop very tiny bothersome insects. When bugs and sun are not a problem, the screen can be fully retracted for an open air enjoyment once again.
When the summer sunshine beckons you away from your home office, your Exterior shades will help you enjoy the sunshine without the painful glare.

Exterior Shading also helps control the breezes and provide the privacy of the indoors, with the beauty of the outdoors during a garden feast with your family on balmy, summer evenings.
And YES! We have hardware to help your Exterior Shading stay put!

With hotter Summers predicted, together we will help keep the stifling temperatures at bay! Different opacity of fabrics will provide control over how much sunlight can pass through your shades, lowering the temperature and blocking UV rays.
With Exterior Shading, you’re investing in your home enjoyment. You’re investing in your life, investing in your family.
Whether you go with chain-operated shading:

or motorized:
the team at Gordon’s are ready to make your home the oasis you deserve!
See Our Portfolios of Exterior Shades.
Let’s get you shady. Click here to Schedule. ⬅️


