The Easy Guide To Awnings

Many enjoy the visual interest an awning adds to their home or business. But how do you know which one is the right one to pick? What are the different options in awnings? Aren't there many different shapes to choose from? Where do you start? If these are the type of questions you are asking yourself, rest assured that help is at hand and read on.

The Easy Guide To Awnings

Adding an awning to your home or business can be a significant visual and practical improvement. No matter if you install one above a door or window, an awning will increase energy efficiency by reducing sunlight and glare. You might even want to install one on your patio or desk to protect both you and your outdoor furniture from sun and light rain.

There are three main features you should consider in selecting the right awning. Those would be what type of awning you'd like, fabric and treatment, and the style of the awning. While that may seem like you'll need to know a lot of information, you'll find an easy breakdown of each below.

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Dani Bell

Dani, our Head Writer and Editor, has been in the hearth and fireplace industry for six years. She has written a number of our articles for both eFireplaceStore and eCanopy to balance technical knowledge with customer-friendly terminology and style. Currently, she is studying to earn all of her National Fireplace Institute (NFI) certifications and works with the content department to add products to the eFireplaceStore and eCanopy websites.

Customer Q&A with Product Specialists

Dan J. from Goldsboro, NC asked:
I would like to use a Bostonian type awning on the side of my house. It is the north side of the house. What material is best?
I would like to use a Bostonian type awning on the side of my house. It is the north side of the house. What material is best?
On our awnings, most of them are dyed acrylic, which is water-resistant and UV treated. We also can apply Sunbrella fabric, which is a more waterproof fabric, for a 15% upcharge.
Answered by: Chaz A.

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Father J. from Hollywood, fl asked:
What do you call the awning with the sides that fold inward?
What do you call the awning with the sides that fold inward?
I believe you are looking for a "Retractable Awning," all of our other building canopies will be provided with the fixed frame design.
Answered by: Kelsey C. - eCanopy Product Specialist

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