Awning Manufacturers and Installation

A good awning professional can provide useful information about designs or fabrics.

When choosing a manufacturer ask for references. Demand experience: ask for similar works they have done. Pay a visit to their showroom, if they have one or if possible. In the United States look for members of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA), and if the fabrics question is important to you, see if the manufacturer has a certification from the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI).

There are literally thousands of awning manufacturers. For addresses in USA, see PAMA.

For local firms in your region, try the box below. Add your region name (Alabama, Australia, whatever...).

Warranty

In most cases fabrics are warranted for a limited period (usually 3 to 6 years). Motors are commonly backed by a 5 year warranty against defects (and much less on electronic components).

Structural supports, roller bars, gear mechanisms, and accessories are commonly warranted by similar times (5 year warranties are particularly common).


Awning Mounting/Installation

Awning installation is a rather simple process. It’s mainly a question of locating the structural framework and pre-drilling the holes, and mounting...

Manufacturers can ship standard size awnings within days, but custom-manufactured awning may demand some weeks. Delivery also depends on the time of the year: summer is the busiest part of the year, which may cause longer delivery times.

See also:
Basics on fixed and retractable awnings
Awning fabrics
Types of Awnings for doors, windows, patios, decks
Awning metal frames


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