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Sunshade Systems

The Americlad® Sun Control product line offers a wide array of options, including cantilevered and vertical designs with the shading functionality to reduce or limit solar heat gain and sun glare.

Sunshade Systems

STRONGER SUN CONTROL

In addition to their superior sun control, an aluminum sunshade system can also be an aesthetic element that provides a distinctive look for both new and existing structures. Enjoy our endless customization options and put your own stamp on your sunshade design!

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Sustainable

Better for the planet, better for your budget: Our sunshades deliver eco-friendly cost-savings by reducing your structure’s cooling energy usage.

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INSTALLATION

Every Americlad aluminum sunshade system product is designed for easy, turnkey installation in a variety of external applications.

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Durable

Our aluminum sunshade systems are strong, weather-resistant, and designed to withstand wind without generating noise.

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SUNSHADE SYSTEM

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COMPATIBILITY

Both the Americlad Cantilevered and Vertical Sunshades can be easily incorporated with each other, as well as with horizontal sunshades.

CUSTOMIZATION

Our Cantilevered Sunshade product line offers a wide array of standardized choices, plus the ability to select your choice of blade, fascia and outrigger designs. Our Vertical Sunshade line includes three standardized products with easy, economical customization available upon request.

DIMENSIONS

Americlad offers sun control systems in a variety of blade, tube and plate sizes to meet virtually every functional and aesthetic requirement.

Cantilevered Sunshades

Americlad® Cantilevered Sunshade systems are some of the most traditional sunshade systems available. The sunshade extends adjacent from the building structure, effectively shading the interior of the building. It also assists in reducing or limiting solar heat gain and sun glare. The Americlad® Cantilevered Sunshade product line offers a wide array of standardized choices. We give you the ability to choose from several different options of blade, fascia and outrigger designs to put your personal signature on the building’s construction. Customization is accomplished economically and simply. Cantilevered sunshades can also be easily incorporated with vertical and horizontal sunshades.

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AC-100 Airfoil Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-110 Zee Blade Sunshades feature a cantilevered zee blade design.

Americlad® AC-100 Airfoil Sunshades features include:
  • 9Standard airfoil sizes include: 4", 6", 7.5", 8", and 12"
  • 9Standard fascia options include: Square, rectangle, bull nose, and circle
  • 9Standard outrigger options include: Box, round, quarter round, and taper
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available
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AC-105 Diamond Blade Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-105 Diamond Blade Sunshades feature a cantilevered diamond blade design.

Americlad® AC-105 Diamond Blade Sunshades features include:
  • 9Standard diamond blade size is 3" x 4"
  • 9Standard fascia options include: Square, Rectangle, Bull nose, Circle
  • 9Standard outrigger options include: Box, Round, Quarter Round, and Taper
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available
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AC-110 Zee Blade Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-110 Zee Blade Sunshades feature a cantilevered Zee blade design.

Americlad® AC-110 Zee Blade Sunshades features include:
  • 9Standard zee blade sizes include: 3", 6"
  • 9Standard fascia options include: Square, rectangle, bull nose, and circle
  • 9Standard outrigger options include: Box, round, quarter round, and taper
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available
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AC-115 Round Blade Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-115 Round Blade Sunshades feature a cantilevered round blade design.

Americlad® AC-115 Round Blade Sunshades features include:
  • 9Standard round blade circumference include: 2", 3", and 5"
  • 9Standard fascia options include: Square, Rectangle, Bull nose, Circle
  • 9Standard outrigger options include: Box, Round, Quarter Round, and Taper
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available
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AC-120 Bar Blade Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-120 Bar Blade Sunshades feature a cantilevered flat bar blade design.

Americlad® AC-120 Bar Blade Sunshades features include:
  • 9Standard bar blade sizes include: 4",6",8", and 10"
  • 9Standard fascia options include: Square, Rectangle, Bull nose, Circle
  • 9Standard outrigger options include: Box, Round, Quarter Round, and Taper
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available
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AC-125 Rectangular Blade Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-125 Rectangular Blade Sunshades feature a cantilevered rectangular blade design.

Americlad® AC-125 Rectangular Blade Sunshades features include:
  • 9Standard rectangular tube sizes are: 2"x 4", 2"x 6", 2"x 8", 2"x 10"
  • 9Standard square tube sizes are: 2"x 2", 4"x 4", 6"x 6"
  • 9Standard fascia options include: Square, rectangle, bull nose, and circle
  • 9Standard outrigger options include: Box, round, quarter round, and taper
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available
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AC-150 Single Blade Airfoil Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-150 Single Blade Airfoil Sunshades feature a cantilevered airfoil blade design.

Americlad® AC-150 Single Blade Airfoil Sunshades features include:

  • 9Standard airfoil sizes include: 7.5", 8", and 12"
  • 9Can be used in vertical application
  • 9Bracket design offers adjustable positioning to allow for customizable installation
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available

Vertical Sunshades

Americlad® Vertical Sunshade systems bring an additional design element to the building structure. The vertical sunshade can be easily incorporated into any curtainwall system that is designed to tie into any window jamb condition. The Americlad® Vertical Sunshade product line offers a variety of standardized choices, as well as several customizable options to put your personal signature on the building’s construction. Customization can be accomplished economically and simply. Vertical sunshades can be easily incorporated into designs also featuring cantilevered or horizontal sunshades.
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AC-200 Vertical Plate Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-200 Vertical Plate Sunshades feature a slimline plate panel design.

Americlad® AC-200 Vertical Plate Sunshades features include:

  • 9Very economical design choice
  • 9Available in both solid and perforated aluminum versions
  • 9Unique bracket attachment secures the unit to the structure
  • 9Design to be easy, turnkey installation
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available
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AC-205 1-3/8″ Vertical Sunshades

Product Description

The Americlad AC-205 1-3/8″ Vertical Sunshades are designed to match the width of commonly used curtain wall systems.

Americlad® AC-205 1-3/8″ Vertical Sunshades features include:

  • 9Choose from a variety of edge options, including radiused bullnose and square
  • 9Available with a wide variety of in-fill type products such as perforated patterned, solid plate product, or even an eggcrate grille
  • 9Design for easy, turnkey installation
  • 9Available in a variety of finishes to serve as a highlight to the building
  • 9Custom options available

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