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Patio, deck, door and window awnings

Traditional window awning There are many designs, styles and features available in today's awnings. Your home and needs may demand a non-traditional awning.

Orientation & Types of Awnings

East and west-facing awnings should extend down to cover a large percentage of the windows, door or walls, while south-facing awnings (in the north-hemisphere) and north-facing windows (in the south hemisphere) shouldn’t be sideless

Venetian awnings (sideless awnings) though adjustable to the angle of the sun, aren’t usually effective at blocking the sunlight. Awnings with sides (hood awnings) are more effective to block sun.

Motorized retractable awning vs manual and fixed awnings

Because they can be retracted any time for weather or other reasons, and because today's versions are easier to operate, retractable awnings are usually more advantageous than fixed awnings.

Motorization may also be an important option. Various Motorized awning studies have shown that motorized awnings are used much more times than manual units.

Electric control systems may function at the push of a button or switch, but there is also controls that can be driven by sun, and even wind and rain sensors.

Canopy awnings

A canopy comprises a lightweight frame structure over which a cover is attached: unlike traditional awnings canopies are supported by one or more stanchion at the outer end and by the building to which it is attached

Traditional awnings

Traditional awnings involve a down-slanting front panel and eventually two side panels or ends. They are used either over small areas (windows, entryways…) and large areas (porches, patios and decks...). Usually traditional side-less awnings are less effective than those with sides.

Concave and dome awnings

Dome Door awning These awnings are mainly used over windows and doors. They can involve a completely shaded enclosure, but sometimes their sides are left open (in this case the front panel has to be supported by poles).

Dome awnings are typically found over small entryways and windows and are usually presented in archways. The dome quarter-sphere shape provides excellent sun protection from all angles. The elongated dome awnings are mainly used over long windows or entryways.

Deck awning detail Patio and deck awnings

Patio and deck awnings are typically retractable awnings, with lateral and retractable arms, which can be automatically or manually extended and retracted as necessary.