Awning Styles, Designs And Examples

Looking for Awnings in Michigan or Canopies in Michigan for your home or vacation home? Want Commercial Awnings in Michigan or Commercial Canopies for your business?

 

There are various styles and designs of Awnings and Canopies from which to choose. In fact, if you search on the Internet you will discover that many different names are attached to the same Awning styles. Consequently, we have developed a reference sheet that defines some of the Awning and Canopy Styles and Designs custom made by us. 

 

Awnings And Canopies Designed Specifically For Your Home And Business

Aluminum Awnings or Metal Awnings are used for homes and businesses alike and can be fashioned in countless styles and sizes as well as in fade-resistant, rust-resistant material. The biggest benefit of a Metal Awning is life expectancy. Many Aluminum Awnings hold up well for several decades.

 

 

Barrel Awnings look as their name implies, like large barrels on their sides. These Awnings curve over an entry or when elongated can be used over windows and more expansive areas. These Barrel Awnings can be designed so that they curve in the front with flat sides. However, if designed with the flat surface facing forward, graphics can be easily applied.

 

 

 

Bubble Awnings or Dome Awnings are classically elegant Awnings that feature a softly ballooning design that curves outward. The frame is typically aluminum and covered with fabric and the standard quarter-sphere is most often seen over smaller doors and windows. The standard Dome Awning or Bubble Awning is symmetrical.  The height dimension must be the same as the projection dimension. Then the width must be double the height/projection dimension.

 

 

Elongated Dome Awnings are the stretched-out versions of their smaller brothers and are used to cover broader expanses. The sides of both styles are usually curved.

 

Canopies – While many people use the words Canopy and Awning interchangeably, a Canopy is usually defined as being supported by one or more poles or stanchions while an Awning is not.  A Canopy can be either attached to a building or freestanding and covered in fabric, vinyl or metal. It provides excellent coverage for large entries, patios and walkways but can be used for many other purposes as well.

 

 

Casement Awnings are more box-like in shape and are constructed with enough height, width and depth for a crank-out casement window to be easily opened and closed. Casement Awnings can be made from aluminum or fabric.

 

 

Custom Design Awnings and Canopies—While most Awnings are customized for the purchaser, a Custom-Design Awning or Canopy is one that is crafted to meet unique specifications and can combine the design features of one or more Awning styles.

 

 

Drop-Arm or Roll-up Retractable Awnings are excellent for smaller areas and standard sized windows and doors. They usually feature a roller at top along with spring-loaded side arms and a motor, crank or pull system.

 

 

Lateral Arm Retractable Awnings, often called Deck Awnings or Patio Awnings, are some of the most popular Awnings today with homeowners and business owners alike. These versatile Awnings are usually used over patios, decks or porches and can be extended and retracted as needed for shade. All of these Retractable Awnings come with a manual crank, but many people choose to motorize them so that they can be easily activated with a remote control or switch.

 

 

Mansard Awnings and Shed Awnings are very similar and some people use the names interchangeably. The slight difference between a Shed and a Mansard is that the Mansard Awning tends to have a rigid valance and side panels. A Shed Awning often comes without side panels. Both Mansard Awnings and Shed Awnings are triangular in design, feature a standard front panel that descends and are those most familiar to people because these Awnings have been around for centuries. They can be used for windows, entries, porches, patios and more. Most historic preservation groups insist on the use of these Traditional Awnings, if Awnings are desired, when restoring 19th century buildings.

 

 

Sign Style or Waterfall Awnings tend to be taller and have a smaller projection. The top of the Awning can be rounded or angled, while the face of the Awning is flat, perfect for graphic application. Sign Style or Waterfall Awnings are typically found on commercial buildings and many are backlit for eye-catching, illuminated signage and advertising.