The news in one line: American Elm Landscape is now an authorized ShadeFlex Pro — trained and certified to sell, install, and service ShadeFlex pergolas, retractable canopies, and patio covers for homeowners and businesses within 25 miles of Medford, covering all of Greater Boston.
For 37 years we've built the floor of the outdoor room — the bluestone, the pavers, the walls — and handled the water underneath it. Now the same crew can put professionally installed shade overhead. American Elm Landscape has been officially named a ShadeFlex Pro, expanding professional access to ShadeFlex pergolas, canopies, and patio cover systems throughout Medford, Somerville, Cambridge, Boston, and the surrounding region.
What the ShadeFlex Pro designation means
As a ShadeFlex Pro, American Elm Landscape is a trained building professional authorized to sell, install, and service ShadeFlex shade systems. The designation confirms our team has completed product-specific training and meets ShadeFlex standards for installation quality, technical expertise, and long-term customer support — the same bar we already hold as a Unilock Authorized Contractor and NDS Certified Professional Drainage Contractor.
ShadeFlex products are recognized for their architectural design, durability, and versatility — well suited to residential patios, outdoor living spaces, and commercial environments. The line runs from the Atlas aluminum pergola and ShadeFlex Fit retractable canopies (which can retrofit onto existing structures) to the Aspen, Craftsman, and Outlook patio covers.
Why it matters for your backyard
"Becoming a ShadeFlex Pro lets us finish the outdoor rooms we've been building for 37 years," said Allan Spires, owner of American Elm Landscape. "We've handled the patio underfoot and the drainage below it since 1989 — now the same crew can put professionally installed shade overhead. Customers get expert guidance, proper installation, and ongoing service, all from one local contractor."
Working with a ShadeFlex Pro means in-depth product knowledge and design assistance, professional installation aligned with manufacturer standards, ongoing service and support, and shade solutions chosen for New England's climate — hot summers, hard winters, and everything in between. One crew, one phone number: the patio, the drainage, and now the shade above it.
Thinking about shade over a patio, deck, or courtyard?
Free consultation and written estimate — whether it's a new patio with shade designed in from day one, or a ShadeFlex system over the patio you already have. Spring installs will book up.
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ShadeFlex Pro FAQs
What is a ShadeFlex Pro?
A trained building professional authorized by ShadeFlex to sell, install, and service ShadeFlex shade systems — confirmed product training and manufacturer standards for installation quality and long-term support.
What products are in the ShadeFlex line?
Retractable canopy systems, the Atlas aluminum pergola, and the Aspen, Craftsman, and Outlook patio covers — for residential patios, decks, courtyards, and commercial spaces.
Can a canopy be added to an existing pergola or patio?
Yes — ShadeFlex Fit retractable canopies are designed to retrofit onto existing structures, and we install over existing patios and decks as well as new builds.
What area do you serve?
Homeowners and businesses within roughly 25 miles of Medford, MA — Somerville, Cambridge, Boston, and the greater metro area.