Awning Manufacturers and installation

When choosing a small manufacturer ask for references. When choosing an installer demand experience: ask for similar works they have done. Pay a visit to their showroom, if they have one or if practical.

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

Looking for manufacturers and installers

In USA, look for members of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA), and if the fabrics issue 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 (electronic components benefit from lower warranties).

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

Awning 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... Installation costs between $50 and $100 dollars per window are common.

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