Awning Blog and Resources
We've made awnings in Philadelphia since 1874. If you're thinking about a retractable awning for your home, our retractable awning guide for homeowners walks through styles, fabric, sizing, and cost.
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Versatility Of A Retractable Model
Versatility is the major draw of retractable awnings over other types of shade and shelter. But what does versatility mean in this case?
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Backyard Awnings & Shade Solutions for Your Home
A backyard space isn't complete until it has some form of shade. Without it, the space is only usable a few weeks out of the year.
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Can Awnings Increase the Revenue of my Business?
Your business's outdoor space likely isn't generating a lot of revenue for you right now. An awning can change this.
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What Fabrics are Available to Me?
We can help you find the perfect match! Take a look through the choices here, and then give us a call with any questions you have.
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Are Awnings Helpful for Restaurateurs?
Even in a normal year, patrons often prefer to sit outside if the environment is comfortable. One of our many outdoor seating products can ensure that it is.
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What Is the Best Fabric for an Outdoor Awning?
Solution-dyed acrylic is typically the best fabric for an outdoor awning. The pigment is dyed into the fiber rather than coated onto it; it resists fading, mold, and mildew far better than canvas, vinyl, or coated polyester, stays soft, and cleans with soap and water. Canvas and vinyl remain cheaper but shorter-lived.