The Awning Factory - Information


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Why add awnings to your home or business building(s)?
RESIDENTIAL:
Our Residential customers choose awnings for PROTECTION to protect their furniture and flooring from the sun's damaging and fading rays or to protect from rain. Other times our customers have boats or vehicles that they want to protect in a fancy way. Some choose awnings to SAVE MONEY to make their homes more energy efficient. Awnings can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 25%. According to the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning, awnings reduce heat gain on west facing windows by as much as 77% and 65% on south facing windows. Other customers decide to add awnings to their home for the ENJOYMENT of extending their living area outdoors. Other customers need an INEXPENSIVE face lift to their home. There are so many problems that an awning can solve.
COMMERCIAL:
Our Commercial customers choose awnings to protect their assets from the sun and rain as well as protect their customers or patrons from the sun and rain. If the customer has an enjoyable experience at your restaurant or bar, they will most likely come back. The bonus of adding an awning to your business is that we can also add graphics or logos to the awning to attract customers and increase visibility.

What is the 8000 Series “Home Collection” Retractable Awning that everyone is raving about?

This awning is the “Top of the Line” when only "The Best will Do”. Everything you need Style, Flexibility, Elegance, Performance, and most importantly Individuality are the standard with this model. Maximum shade control when the sun is at different positions is possible with our Exclusive Flex-Pitch Control. This feature will allow you to pitch your awning left to right and front to back with the simple twist of the hand crank. Italian styling and Elegant fabric choices from Sunbrella will make your awning the envy of the neighborhood. We will manufacture this model to any width you need up to 26* feet in your choice of three frame colors. NuImage Awnings have passed European testing standards for TUV certification and, are recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation for protecting your family from harmful UV rays on those hot blistering days. It's the end of the day, “It's time to Unwind” All motorized awnings include manual override and a 18' plug-in cord with remote control. Actual fabric widths are 6 inches less. Some features are:* Powder coated white, bronze or almond frame Custom widths up to all dimensions 20 Year warranty on the frame, 5 year warranty on the fabric and motor 45 Sunbrella Fabric colors Flex-pitch shoulders for maximum shade control Optional Weatherguard available Optional RoofMount Kit available

How do I clean my awning?

To clean your fabric while still on an awning frame, follow these simple steps: Brush off loose dirt. Hose down. Prepare a cleaning solution of water and mild soap such as Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite (no detergents). Use a soft bristle brush to clean. Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric. Rinse thoroughly. Allow to air dry.

Our retractable awnings have been featured on Extreme Makeover two years in a row!