Custom Shade Solutions for Outdoor Living in Northern Indiana & Chicagoland
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Looking for outdoor shade options that suit your home and your schedule? Trim-A-Seal offers a comprehensive range of custom shade solutions, with styles to fit patios, decks, windows, doors, and open-air spaces. Homeowners across Northern Indiana and the Chicagoland region trust us for tailored coverage using high-quality brands, including our featured SunSetter retractable awnings.
Every option is designed with your lifestyle and exterior in mind. Select from classic or modern looks, a spectrum of durable fabric colors, and motorized controls. Whether you want quick shade at the touch of a button or a permanent answer to afternoon heat, our experts can help you match your preferences to the right product.
Product Breakdown: What’s Right for Your Home?
Trim-A-Seal offers manual and motorized shade products tailored to different needs, so you can find the best fit for your living spaces. Here’s how each solution works:
Aluminum Awnings: Add curb appeal and block UV rays to keep indoor spaces cooler. These awnings also contribute to energy savings by helping regulate interior temperatures.
SunSetter Awnings: Control sun and shade with ease; ideal for patios and decks, with motorized or manual options. They are popular for flexible comfort, letting you extend or retract the shade as needed.
Fabric Awnings: Create a timeless appearance with durable, weather-resistant fabric. They work well with many home types and withstand the changing seasons in Indiana.
Patio Covers & Carports: Enjoy lasting protection across large outdoor areas, extending your usable space. Patio covers minimize direct sunlight while allowing for outdoor gatherings. Carports protect vehicles or equipment and add a multi-purpose shelter beside your home.
Rolling Security Shutters: Enhance privacy and security with convenient operation options. Rolling shutters are practical for both shade and added protection.
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Our Installers, Holland and Darrell, both did an exceptional job of installing our new awning. They explained the operation of the unit thoroughly. Top notch team!
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The Trim-A-Seal Approach to Outdoor Shade Installation
Getting advanced shade solutions should be seamless. Here’s how our process goes:
Personal Consultation
We start with a one-on-one consultation to understand your needs, your space, and your vision for your outdoor area.
Product & Style Selection
Next, we guide you through the options, review material, and color samples, and help you choose the features that best match your home.
Custom Design & Prep for Installation
Your shade structure is custom-designed for a precise fit, with measurements and details confirmed so the plan is clear before work begins.
Professional Installation & Cleanup
Installation is completed by trained technicians focused on safety, speed, and respect for your home. Once the job is finished, we complete a thorough cleanup so you can start enjoying your new outdoor space right away.
Benefits of Professional Outdoor Shade Products
Choosing premium shade solutions from Trim-A-Seal provides measurable advantages for your home and lifestyle. Here are some of the main benefits:
Reduce direct sunlight and heat on patios, decks, and south- or west-facing rooms to create a more comfortable space.
Lower indoor energy use by keeping spaces cooler naturally.
Add visual curb appeal and boost your home's market value.
Improve privacy and security for doors, windows, or exterior spaces with select products.
Our shade solutions are built for lasting performance and comfort in both outdoor and indoor environments.
Why Homeowners Trust Trim-A-Seal for Shade Solutions
Decades of experience set Trim-A-Seal apart as a leading shade provider in Northern Indiana. As a third-generation, locally owned company founded in 1950, we value honest communication, expert service, and a commitment to follow-through. Our customers appreciate our professionalism, attention to detail, and long-standing partnerships with industry-leading brands such as SunSetter.
Trim-A-Seal holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and has been recognized by HomeAdvisor and Neighbors Choice for service excellence. Robust warranties protect workmanship and product quality.
Proudly Serving Northern Indiana, Chicagoland, & Beyond
Trim-A-Seal’s outdoor shade installation services are trusted across the region. You can enjoy friendly, fast support in communities including Gary, Munster, Merrillville, Crown Point, and Schererville. To see if your area is covered, view our complete list of areas served.
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Outstanding Reviews
The installers that came to the house were very personable and cleaned everything up, installation was quick and we are enjoying our sunsetter so much. Thanks for the great service. We are telling everyone about Trim-A-Seal!!!!
The technician was very professional and completed the work in a timely manner. The craftsmen was excellent and we would recommend your organization to our friends.
I am completely satisfied with Trim-A-Seal installers. They did a great job installing my SunSetter motorized awning. They explained and showed me how it worked and answered all of my questions. I definitely would recommend them.
Just finished our exterior project. New siding, windows, gutters, soffit, and front door. it's literally like having a brand new house! We love the finished product and love the professionalism from everyone involved. You've gained lifelong customers
We are thrilled & more than satisfied with how our garage floor turned out. Pat was our salesman and presented the product and installation process professionally and without pressure. Tom and Jerome were our installation team and were professional, conscientious, thorough and were very hard working. Based on our experience we would not hesitate to recommend Trim-A-Seal.
Mike was our salesman and he was great to work with , no hard sell , no bad mouthing his competitors, unlike the other company that came out. The installers were extremely friendly , explained everything they were doing and cleaned up after they were done. Highly recommend.
We love our Sunsetter awning! From the time we met with the friendly and helpful salesperson from Trim-A-Seal to the efficient and talented installation crew everyone was courteous and professional. We face west with the sun reflecting off the lake so an awning was a must. We are very happy with our choice of product as well as Trim-A-Seal.
We give Adam and Richard a A+, great job enjoyed them being here on time ,friendly , explied well, couldn't ask for more!
We struggled to find a gutter guard capable to protect our new home surrounded by trees. Gutter Helmet is the CLEAR right choice. Trim A Seal handled the installation professionally and on time. We got what we were promised!!
Our Installers, Holland and Darrell, both did an exceptional job of installing our new awning. They explained the operation of the unit thoroughly. Top notch team!
I had maintenance done on my gutters and I was pleased with the work. Would use this company again.
This morning trimASeal came out to start on my siding, met with Adam and Richard, we did the walk around, Adam explained everything so I understood it, and he is very easy to talk with and very knowledgeable, will post after the job is done to.
I am completely satisfied with Trim-A-Seal installers. They did a great job installing my SunSetter motorized awning. They explained and showed me how it worked and answered all of my questions. I definitely would recommend them.
Bruce was very personable and professional. He educated me on the product options, enhancements and construction quality of Trim-A-Seal door products. Bruce will insure you get quality and satisfaction with exactly what you want to purchase. Thanks, I will return when it's time to get my windows.
They took care of some unexpected problems for my grandfather and did what they could to make things work. Adam and Richard did a wonderful job.
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