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Choosing a Color for Your Retractable Awning

Durability comes first but the color of your retractable awning is important as well. The color that you choose can say a lot about your business, home, and/or you in general. Are you a person who loves to have gatherings at their home? Maybe you want your awning to be bold. Are you more of a traditionalist? Maybe you’ll pick out a color that has more a neutral appeal. Do you own a fun business? Maybe an atypical color will aid in marketing your brand. Regardless of which direction you choose to go in, here are some tips that any home or business owner can use for picking a retractable awning color.

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How to Care For a Retractable Awning During Winter

One of the many benefits of retractable awnings is the ease with which you can open, close, and maintain the structure and fabric of your awning. This makes it much easier to take care of your retractable awning through the winter months, when snow, ice, and harsh weather can cause damage to your shade structure. But there are steps you can take to prevent your awning from being damaged and keep it clean and well-maintained throughout the winter. Here are some helpful tips for caring for your retractable awning during winter. [...]

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The Best Awning Designs for Your Deck

When you invest in an awning for your home’s deck, you’re giving yourself more than just a little shade protection. Awnings have a wide variety of benefits including that they help reduce your energy usage, create valuable living space, increase the value of your home and much more. Depending on your home’s style and color scheme, there are a variety of different awning options you can choose from. Today, we’ll walk you through some of the different varieties available.  [...]

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Installing a New Awning

Four Reasons to Install an Awning in 2019

If you’re looking for a unique and affordable way to upgrade the exterior of your home this year, adding awnings is a great option. Installing awnings to your home can offer a variety of benefits that go far beyond the fact that they look great. In fact, adding awnings can help decrease your home energy costs and improve the lifespan of many things within your home. Today we’ll take you through a few of the many advantages you can expect to enjoy. [...]

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The 4 Types of Retractable Awnings

The 4 Types of Retractable Awnings

Is it just us or is the recent, unseasonably warm weather making you dream of spring too? Sure, we still have most of the winter to get through, and there will likely be snow in the future, but that doesn't mean you can't start dreaming about and planning the improvements you want to do once spring is finally, truly here. One such improvement you should be considering is the addition of retractable awnings. Awnings provide great benefits to any home and can be installed over patios as well as windows and doors. Retractable awnings provide exactly the right balance of sun and shade because you can pull them out when you need shade or store them away when you want full sun. Read on for some common types of retractable awnings. [...]

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Essential Benefits of a Retractable Awning

Essential Benefits Of A Retractable Awning

The beginning of winter doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for home improvements once spring comes around.  If you want maximum rain and sun protection at your home during the spring and summer months, then you should look into a retractable awning.  A retractable awning is a versatile structure that can be installed anywhere on your property, from over a window or your patio.  Discover a few of the benefits of investing in a retractable awning for your home. [...]

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A Guide To Metal Shade Structures

If you are looking to enhance the look and feel of your home or business, then you should invest in an awning.  An awning is an effective way to protect your property from all of the elements.  A metal awning is a highly durable structure that will last for years to come.  Metal awnings come in several styles and types that will fit any property.  Here is a simple guide to metal awnings for your home or business.
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Retractable Awning Maintenance Tips To Follow This Winter

Learn how to care for your retractable awning this winter.

We are at the beginning of December, which means winter is only a few weeks away.  It is important that every feature of your home is prepared for the inclement winter weather.  If you have a retractable awning attached to your home, you need to ensure that you provide some well-needed maintenance before winter officially arrives.  Learn how to care for your retractable awning this winter.

Give It A Deep Cleaning

One of the most important aspects of retractable awning maintenance is cleaning the fabric cover and frame.  Since most homeowners will put their retractable awning away once harsh winter weather arrives, you want to ensure that it is clean for the springtime.  You want to brush any leaves and debris from the entire awning, and then you want to wash the structure with a hose. If there is any mildew or stains, use a scrubbing brush, warm water, and mild soap to remove them.

Inspect and Repair

When it comes to caring for your retractable awning this winter, you want to inspect the structure for any damage, such as rips, tears, and mildew.  The summer and fall months can be brutal on home awnings, so you want to inspect and repair any potential damage. If there are any rips or tears to the fabric, you can patch it up with a kit that can be obtained from the manufacturer or a local hardware store.  If there is mildew growing on your awning fabric, then you can remove it with a scrubbing brush and some warm water and mild soap.

Retract and Cover

Depending on how severe the weather is during the winter, it might be best to keep your awning retracted for a majority of the winter.  It is important that your awning is completely dry before retracting and storing it away for the winter so that you can prevent mildew from growing.  There are special covers that are designed to protect awnings from the winter weather, or you can remove the awning from the frame and store it in a dry place.

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Awning Resources is a trusted source when it comes to learning about the awning industry.  You can learn about all of the different types of structures, fabrics, etc. We also have a listing of high-quality contractors from all across the country.  So, if you are in need of an awning, visit our Find a Contractor page, and you will be connected to industry-certified contractors. If you want to stay up to date with us, then follow Awning Resources on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and Pinterest.

3 Major Design Elements Of Fixed Awnings

If you want added protection from the elements while you are at home, then a fixed awning is a wise investment for any homeowner.  Fixed awnings are permanent structures that are usually comprised of a high-quality steel or aluminum  and often include a fabric cover.  When it comes to designing a fixed awning, manufacturers have to consider a wide range of design elements.  Discover a few of the major design elements of fixed awnings. [...]

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How To Choose Motorized Curtains For Your Home

If you want to protect your home from the elements, there are more than awnings to choose from for your property.  Curtains are an effective way to protect your home and are also an aesthetically appealing option.  When choosing a curtain system, you want to make sure it is durable and long-lasting.  Luckily, choosing curtains for your home is easier than you might think. [...]

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