Unlike casement windows which pivot on hinges mounted on the side, awning windows pivot on hinges mounted on top of them. Window awnings are a popular way to add value, function, and style to your home or business. Here are a just a few of the benefits of installing a window awning.
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How Awnings can Protect Outdoor Furniture from Sun Fading
You wouldn’t spend all day in the sun without some kind of protection, right? Well, the same is true for your furniture. Just as you would slather sunscreen on to protect your skin, you need to protect another important investment from the sun—your outdoor furniture. Prolonged exposure to sun and heat can cause irreversible damage, […]
Read MoreGive Your Pool Some Shade with a Summer Awning
Summer is the time of the year for fun in the sun, and there’s no better place to cool off than by your pool. Still, even the most sun acclimated skin needs a bit of shade on the hottest of days. Poolside awnings are the perfect solution, bringing value and style to your home in […]
Read MoreAdd Historic Character to Your Storefront with Commercial Awnings
Throughout history, commercial storefronts were designed with awnings. Some were fixed wood or metal awnings; others were retractable and made of canvas or cloth. Awnings helped shelter pedestrians stuck outside in a midsummer rainstorm and also assisted in cooling down commercial buildings before air conditioning was widespread. While some historic buildings are lucky enough to […]
Read More4th of July Cocktails to Enjoy Beneath Your Awning
4th of July is right around the corner, and what better way to cool off than by treating yourself to a cocktail beneath your retractable summer awning? Show off your American pride with these delicious cocktail recipes.
Read MoreHow Your Awning Can Save Energy Costs
If you are looking to lower air conditioning costs, save energy, and help to reduce the effects of the sun’s harmful rays on your loved ones and the interior of your home, then you are looking for awnings. Fixed and retractable awnings have numerous benefits for any homeowner. Read on to learn more about the […]
Read MoreProtect Your Awning from Rain and Wind
Summer is nearly upon us, and what better way to enjoy the warmth than to spend a little time outdoors on your patio or deck? Awnings are a great way to deliver just the right amount of sun to your home environment. Still, it’s important to keep in mind that the weather can change at […]
Read MoreHow to Clean Your Awnings
Now that summer is around the corner, and you know from last week’s blog how to choose the awning that is right for you, cleaning your awning may still be an area of confusion. It seems simple, at first–but you could ruin a good awning if you don’t clean it properly. And there are so […]
Read MoreWhat Awning Type is Best For Summer?
Summer is coming! Is your yard or eating area ready to protect from the harsh sun? Temperatures in Maryland can reach outrageously hot levels. If you’re looking for a way to shade, an awning may be right for you. But which awning type can help you best escape that burning Maryland heat? Carroll Awning Company can […]
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