Life Is Better Lakeside

SimpliShaded installs premium SunPro motorized awnings and screens so Cornelius families can enjoy every breathtaking moment their Lake Norman outdoor space has to offer.

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Serving Cornelius, NC

Cornelius Homeowners Deserve to Enjoy Their Lake Norman Lifestyle Every Day of the Year

SimpliShaded brings premium SunPro motorized awnings and retractable screens to Cornelius NC homeowners who want to enjoy their lakeside patios, decks, and porches in comfort and style — every day of the year.

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Cornelius Living Is Exceptional — Until the Heat and Bugs Take Over Your Lakeside Space

Cornelius is one of the most desirable communities on Lake Norman — beautiful waterfront properties, stunning outdoor entertaining spaces, and a lifestyle built around enjoying the outdoors. But from May through September, even the most breathtaking Cornelius lakeside patio becomes a challenge. The afternoon sun reflecting off the water creates intense heat and glare that drives you inside by midday. Carolina pop-up storms roll across the lake without warning and end outdoor gatherings before they peak. And as the sun sets over Lake Norman — as beautiful as that moment is — the insects arrive in force and take over what should be your favorite time of day. You chose Cornelius for the outdoor lifestyle. SimpliShaded makes sure you can actually live it.

Cornelius Summer Issues:

Intense lakeside heat and sun glare off the water making afternoon outdoor time unbearable

Fast-moving Lake Norman storms ending outdoor entertaining without warning

Mosquitoes and lake insects taking over every Cornelius evening at sunset

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SHADE AT THE CLICK OF A BUTTON

SimpliShaded Understands Cornelius Living — And We Know Exactly How to Protect It

SimpliShaded has helped homeowners throughout the Cornelius and Lake Norman area transform outdoor spaces they loved but couldn’t fully use into the places they spend most of their time. We understand the specific demands of lakeside living — the intense reflected sun, the afternoon lake storms, and the outdoor entertaining expectations that come with a Cornelius home. As Charlotte’s only authorized SunPro dealer, Ronald Fletcher brings the finest motorized awning and screen products available to Cornelius homeowners — manufactured in the USA, backed by a 10-year non-prorated warranty, and installed with the honest personal service that has made SimpliShaded the trusted outdoor shade choice throughout the Lake Norman corridor.

Charlotte’s Only Authorized SunPro Awning Dealer

At SimpliShaded, we exclusively install SunPro motorized retractable awnings because Charlotte homeowners deserve the best product available — and we know this market, this climate, and exactly which solution fits your space.

Two Ways SimpliShaded Transforms Cornelius Outdoor Spaces

Cornelius homes are built for outdoor living — generous lakeside decks, covered boat dock entertaining areas, pergolas with stunning water views, and patios designed for the Lake Norman lifestyle. SimpliShaded offers two premium SunPro solutions perfectly suited to everything Cornelius outdoor living demands:

SunPro Motorized Retractable Awnings

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A SunPro motorized retractable awning is the perfect solution for Cornelius patios and decks that need instant deployable shade without a permanent structure blocking your Lake Norman views. Deploy full shade in seconds when the afternoon sun gets brutal — retract completely when you want the open sky and unobstructed water views back. Every SunPro awning is fully motorized as standard, available in over 300 Sunbrella fabric options built to withstand lakeside UV exposure, complete with built-in dimmable LED lights for evening entertaining on the water, and backed by the industry’s best 10-year non-prorated warranty.

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SunPro Motorized Retractable Screens

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For Cornelius homeowners with covered porches, pergolas, boat dock entertaining areas, or lakeside outdoor living rooms, SunPro motorized screens create a fully protected outdoor space without permanently enclosing your Lake Norman views. Choose insect screens to keep lake mosquitoes and other insects completely out while maintaining your waterfront view and lake breeze, solar screens to dramatically reduce lakeside heat and glare, or privacy screens for complete outdoor room enclosure. Custom sizes up to 30 feet wide make SunPro screens the perfect solution for even the most generous Cornelius outdoor spaces.

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Getting Started Is Easy…

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1) Schedule Your Free Estimate

Schedule

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2) We Design Your System

You pick the style.

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3) Enjoy Your New Space

Every day, all year.

Proudly Serving Cornelius and the Lake Norman Community

SimpliShaded serves homeowners throughout Cornelius and the surrounding Lake Norman communities. Whether you’re on the waterfront, in a lakeside neighborhood, or anywhere in the broader Cornelius area — Ronald Fletcher comes to you for a free in-home consultation and handles the complete installation from start to finish.

Cornelius NC
Lake Norman waterfront
The Peninsula
Antiquity
Jetton Road corridor

Huntersville NC
Mooresville NC
Denver NC
Sherrills Ford NC

Lake Norman State Park area
Catawba NC
Davidson NC
Terrell NC

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What Cornelius Homeowners Say About SimpliShaded

Another Lake Norman Summer Without Shade Is Another Season of Missed Moments

You chose Cornelius for the Lake Norman lifestyle — the water views, the outdoor entertaining, the evenings on the dock watching the sun go down. Every summer you delay is another season of retreating inside when the heat gets brutal, cutting evenings short when the insects arrive, and watching your beautiful lakeside outdoor space go underused. SimpliShaded can have a custom SunPro awning or screen measured, built, and installed at your Cornelius home in as little as two weeks from your first consultation. The Lake Norman lifestyle you moved here for is waiting — let’s make sure you can fully live it this summer.

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Common Questions From Cornelius Homeowners

Yes — SimpliShaded serves homeowners throughout Cornelius and the entire Lake Norman corridor including Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville, Denver, and surrounding communities. Ronald Fletcher provides free in-home consultations throughout the Cornelius area with no travel fees.

SunPro motorized retractable awnings typically range from $3,000 to $8,000 installed in the Cornelius area, depending on size, fabric selection, and accessories. Motorized screens typically range from $2,500 to $7,000 installed. SimpliShaded provides completely free in-home estimates so Cornelius homeowners get an exact price for their specific space with no surprises.

Absolutely — SunPro products are specifically engineered to perform in demanding outdoor environments including lakeside properties with intense UV exposure, high humidity, and variable weather conditions. Every SunPro awning and screen uses premium Sunbrella fabric rated for maximum UV resistance, and the integrated cassette housing protects the fabric from moisture and weather damage when retracted. They are an ideal solution for Cornelius and Lake Norman waterfront properties.

For open lakeside decks and patios, a SunPro motorized retractable awning provides instant deployable shade without permanently blocking your Lake Norman views — retract it completely when you want the open water vista back. For covered porches and pergolas, a SunPro insect screen keeps lake mosquitoes out while maintaining your full water view and lake breeze. Many Cornelius homeowners choose both solutions for different areas of their outdoor space. Ronald Fletcher will walk you through the perfect combination during your free Cornelius consultation.

Most Cornelius installations are completed within two weeks of your order — from consultation to enjoying your transformed lakeside outdoor space. Ronald personally manages every Cornelius installation to ensure it’s completed on schedule and to the highest standard of workmanship.

Ready to Fully Enjoy Your Cornelius Outdoor Space?

There’s no obligation, no pressure, and no catch. Ronald Fletcher will come to your Cornelius home, walk your lakeside outdoor space, and give you a complete custom quote for a SunPro motorized awning or screen — completely free. Cornelius homeowners consistently tell us the consultation alone gave them everything they needed to make a confident decision. Let’s get yours on the calendar today.

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