Fabric awnings are made with three different types of fabric.
Metal vs fabric awning.
They are weather resistant and hold up well against snow rain and wind as opposed to canvas awnings which only protect against sunlight.
While canvas awnings need to be replaced every 7 to 10 years a metal awning may never need to be replaced.
If you go with canvas awnings you have to pick a darker fabric to create more shade and darker fabric may cost more and attracts the sun.
Our team of in house expert welders can fabricate any custom awning frame based on our customer s requirements.
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Finally awnings made from natural materials like wood and canvas can be used as well.
Providing a more modern appearance our metal awnings are made of aluminum copper iron or steel depending upon the architectural requirements of the project and provide all weather durability against wind rain and sun.
These awnings are custom made to fit your home and to complement the colors of the exterior.
Both metal and aluminum awnings are more durable than canvas awnings.
Natural materials are cheaper but can be easily damaged and fall apart.
It seems like fabric awnings would be less expensive because fabric costs less than metal.
Flxguard is flexible lightweight robust and gives your fabric the same protection as more expensive heavier metal wraps at a fraction of the cost.
Metal awnings are heavier and more costly.
Woven waterproof fabrics vinyl laminates and coated cottons.
Door aluminum awnings shelter you from the rain as you enter your home and canvas keeps rain out of the pergola.
Uniguard is a single piece of aluminum in the shape of your roller tube and wraps around your retracted canopy.
Ending the debate between canvas and aluminum patio awnings for good.
In the summer they can act as a heat magnet.
There is good architectural appeal but they are less versatile than traditional fabric awnings.
Metal awnings come in a variety of shapes and sizes but for residential purposes we generally talk about patio covers window awnings and door awnings in metal.
However you should know that the actual frame of the awning may likely cost a lot more than the fabric itself and you may end up paying well over a thousand dollars up front.
Flxguard flxguard is a new proprietary polymer developed and offered exclusively by carefree that rolls up with your awning to protect it from the elements.