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Attractive Awnings Available from Advance Remodeling
Awning Styles |
Awning Materials
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Awning Framing
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Awning
Maintenance
Whether you live in
Baltimore City or in Baltimore County, a new awning can add flair
and protection to your home. Baltimore City awnings became
popular in the early 1960's keeping homes cool on
hot summer days. Today, awnings can still
keep your home cool, and they add an element of
retro style to row homes, town homes, and
single-family homes.
Advance Remodeling
offers awnings in a wide variety of
styles,
materials, and
framing choices to
offer the protection and curb appeal you want and
deserve.
Take a look below at
just a few of the awning projects that
Advance Remodeling has completed in Maryland. And when you're ready,
contact Advance Remodeling for your free, no
obligation awning estimate.
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What is an
Awning?
An awning is also known
as a canopy or overhang. They are structures that
protrude from a building as a roof-like cover to
protect the area underneath from the elements.
Awnings are a great way
to provide shade for a porch, patio or deck area as
well as providing a protective barrier to rain and
maintaining a stable indoor temperature. Awnings
placed over windows can block the suns rays from
fading a home's furniture and floors.
There are many reasons
to consider purchasing an awning rather than
building or restoring a roofing structure; awnings
are less expensive, retractable ones give more
options, they are available in a wider array of
colors and styles, and they make it simple to change
the look of your home.
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Awning Styles
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Large |
project further
from the building provide more shade and
also allow for windows and doors to be
opened during a rainstorm without allowing
water into the home |
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Small
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provide a lesser
amount of shade, but may be more attractive
than a larger awning |
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Retractable |
provide
flexibility with the changing seasons for
those who don't want an awning in the same
location at all times, can be safely rolled
up and out of the way for storms in areas
with high winds |
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Fixed |
use when all
windows and doors are to be covered; less
expensive than retractable awnings |
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Partial Shade |
allow some
sunlight to shine through |
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Awning Materials
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Canvas |
less expensive
than heavy-duty acrylic awnings, but will
not last as long as synthetic materials |
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Aluminum |
the most durable
material; will last many years despite rain
and sunlight; resistant to rust; withstands
heavy rain, wind and snow |
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Polycarbonate |
allows sunlight
to pass through, but blocks harmful UV rays |
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Synthetic |
generally made
from acrylic, polyester, vinyl or any
combination of these materials; more durable
than natural materials |
Awning Framing
Awning frames are both
functional and stylish. The right frame for your
home must be strong enough to withstand the elements
and also able to provide the style you seek.
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Steel Pipe |
thick, round
section of strong steel; heavy and
functional |
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Steel Tubing |
available in a
range of thicknesses and shapes |
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Aluminum Pipe |
same dimension
as steel pipe but weighs 1/3 less than steel
pipe; weaker than steel pipe |
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Aluminum Tubing |
available in a
range of thicknesses and shapes |
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Staple-on
Extrusions |
aluminum tubing;
connections made by stapling fabric panel to
tubing groove |
Available styles range
from varying dome shapes to convex, concave, and
gable shapes. In addition to awning framing,
consider a valance to add more personal style.
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How to Care
for Your Awning
General Awning
Care and Maintenance
Most importantly in
caring for your awning, do not allow dirt to build
up on the surface. Regularly sweep the awning with a
broom to remove debris and then rinse all surfaces
with water.
Use a mild soap, not a
harsh detergent, to wash removable fabric awnings.
Be sure to rinse all soap from the awning and do not
let any soap dry on the awning as this can cause the
material to crack.
Do not clean awnings in
temperatures above 100 degrees because doing so can
cause it to crack. To prolong the life of a fabric
awning, keep it in top shape with regular cleaning
and annual water repellant treatments.
Special Care for
Retractable Awnings
Wait until retractable
awnings dry completely to close them. An awning that
is closed or retracted when still wet is susceptible
to mold and mildew. Also retracting an awning when
wet can cause dyes to bleed and run together.
When storing a
retractable awning for the cold weather, make sure
it is completely dry first. Always clean the awning
properly before reinstalling it in the spring.
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If you have awnings that
are worn, weather damaged, or just need a stylish
update, Advance Remodeling can help. Advance
Remodeling of Baltimore, Maryland can make your awning project possible
with
financing, too. You can apply
for
financing regardless of your credit history, and
finally have that awning you've been wanting!
Contact Advance Remodeling
today for your free awning installation estimate at 888-214-6621, or
click here
to send us an e-mail request.
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