What’s been holding you back from purchasing an aluminum awning? The potential associated maintenance work? The fear that it will not last through Ontario’s harsh winters? Or the concern that it will take away from your home’s aesthetic appeal? Many of the worries homeowners have about awnings are simply not true! In fact, installing an… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fixed Aluminum Awnings
Retractable vs. Fixed Awnings
Many residents of Ottawa enjoy the comfort and shelter provided by awnings. If you are looking to purchase an awning for your home or business however, you may be surprised to learn the vast array of choices you have when it comes to this feature. The first decision you will usually have to make is… Read more »
Decorating Your Aluminum Awning for Halloween
It’s almost time to dig out the decorations for Halloween and set a ghostly mood at your house to welcome enthusiastic trick-or-treaters. Many homeowners discover that casting creepy characters in a spooky haven for scaring and delighting the locals is both fun and easy to achieve. You’ll want to make a frightening, enchanting yet… Read more »
Update Your Outdoor Space With an Awning
When creating or updating any outdoor space, there are many options to meet your needs. From entertainment to seating, safety and comfort, all are important and should, when executed properly, work together. If your outdoor space is missing something, consider a well-appointed awning. Awnings fulfil more than one need in your backyard. While an… Read more »
Is an awning an opportunity to be more energy efficient?
Awnings are becoming increasingly popular, as they provide a great way to make more out of your outdoor space. Because the sunniest spots of your home are usually found on the southern exterior wall, awnings are very often placed over southern windows or doorways. Rather than simply using your awning to create a shaded area,… Read more »
Why Choose Aluminum Awnings?
Aluminum awnings come in a variety of styles and colours, and they offer sturdy protection from rain, snow, and sunlight. Because they become permanent fixtures above windows, doorways, porches, and passageways, homeowners and business owners need to know that they will hold up well over time. With that in mind, let’s have a look at… Read more »
Keep Your House Cool for the Summer
When you want to enjoy your time outside on your backyard patio during the summer months, an awning can provide maximum protection from the heat of the scorching sun. Adding an awning to your exterior space is a very inexpensive way to extend your outdoor living space. Although most patio awnings are designed for sun… Read more »
The Cottage & Backyard Show – This Weekend April 10-12
Jans Awnings and Rollshutters will be attending this year’s “The Cottage & Backyard Show,” being held over the April 10-12 weekend near the Ottawa airport. The Cottage and Backyard Show has everything you need for outdoor living: docks, decks, boats, outdoor furniture, canoes, kayaks and all the latest in backyard and cottage products and services. Get your… Read more »
Advantages and Disadvantages of Fixed and Retractable Aluminum Awnings
Awnings provide shade, protection and comfort. Aluminum awnings are hugely popular because they have several advantages over fabric awnings. They can be installed over your decks and porches and they will offer a dry and cool place where you can sit and relax. When installed over your windows, they will keep rain from entering your… Read more »
Top reasons to choose aluminum awnings
Awnings serve both aesthetic and practical purposes. They provide protection from weather elements and make your commercial or residential space more usable. When it comes to awnings, you can choose from several materials, styles and shapes. Aluminum awnings are hugely popular because they are affordable and versatile. This article will help homeowners decide the advantages… Read more »