Most shade companies you find online are marketing-and-installation shops that resell catalog products. Texas Made Shade is a 30-year Texas fabrication shop. Here's the side-by-side.
| Feature | Texas Made Shade | Typical Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Custom fabrication (not just installs) | Yes | No |
| In-house welding (aluminum & steel) | Yes | Rare |
| In-house sewing & canvas patterning | Yes | Rare |
| Authorized Solair® dealer | Yes | Varies |
| Commercial engineering & stamped plans | Yes | Limited |
| Residential projects | Yes | Yes |
| Recover, repair & service work | Yes | Often limited |
| 30+ years in business | Yes | Varies |
| Real Texas shop you can visit | Seguin, TX | Usually no |
| Sunbrella®, Tempotest®, Phifertex®, Somfy® | Yes | Some |
| Local crews — not subcontracted | Yes | Often subbed |
| Direct line to the owner | Yes | 1-800 number |
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