Types of Awnings and Awning Services

Here are some of the most popular awning products and services requested of professional companies:

Camper awnings
Awnings specially built to attach to RVs and mobile homes are known as camper awnings. These are usually retractable awnings that roll up tight to the side of the RV to allow for easy transport. RV awnings can help provide a shady place to sit outside of the camper and may help keep mobile homes cooler by deflecting direct sun from the exterior.

Window awnings
Window awnings are installed over windows and doors to block direct sun. They’re often made of high-grade coated fabric, but they can also be aluminum awnings that are permanently affixed to the window frame. Window awnings can help keep homes cooler and prevent furniture and carpeting from fading by blocking UV rays.

Metal awnings
Metal awnings are permanently affixed to the side of homes and businesses. They’re often decorative and they block harmful UV rays and the heat of direct sunlight. Many people use permanent metal awnings as decorative features or for signage.

Patio awnings
Patio awnings are retractable or fixed awnings that stretch over a patio or deck area. They block direct sun and keep the patio cooler, making for more comfortable outdoor living.

Retractable awnings
These awnings roll or fold up manually or automatically. Retractable awnings are popular on porches, patios, restaurants, windows and other areas where the awning is only needed to block out direct sunlight during part of the day. When the area is shaded or at night, the awning can be retracted or rolled up, leaving the area more open.

Movable awnings
Awnings that are affixed to the sides of homes or businesses are considered permanent. However, movable awnings and canopies are those that are freestanding. These freestanding awnings can be shifted like large patio umbrellas to block sun at whatever angle is needed. Movable awnings are popular on residential patios and decks, in business courtyards, and in outdoor dining areas.

Canopies
Sun canopies are fabric-covered structures that provide protection from the elements, decoration or business identification. Canopies are usually freestanding, but they can also be attached to a building on one side and support posts on the other side.

Shade sails
Shade sails are tightly tensioned fabric swaths that are anchored at the corners and provide shade. Unlike awnings, shade sails are not permanently affixed to the side of a building. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and they’re often made out of high-density, UV-resistant fabrics. Shade sails can be an inexpensive and visually pleasing option for homes, businesses, and areas that aren’t good fits for traditional awnings and canopies.

Popular Awning Brands

• Sunbrella
• SunSetter Awnings
• ShelterLogic
• Craft-Bilt
• ALEKO
• Outsunny
• Homcom
• Sunesta
• Aristocrat Awnings
• KE Durasol
• Taylor Made Custom Products
• Caravan Canopy
• King Canopy
• Nulmage Awnings

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