Awnings provide protection from sun and bad weather. They serve both decorative and functional purposes. Awnings have been in use since the 19th century. Over the years they have developed themselves into ornamental structures that make the exterior of your property visually attractive.

Why you should install awnings

Awnings snazz up the exterior of your property and make it stand out from similar properties in the vicinity. By simply installing awnings over your windows, you will be able to keep them open even when it is raining. They also provide cover for restaurant patios.

Commercial awnings enhance the usability of your space. That is why every small business needs to invest in commercial awnings.

What to consider while choosing awnings?

Awnings are a long-term investment and that explains why you should choose them with special care. After all, you won’t change them every year. Here are a few things you should consider while buying commercial awnings.

Know what you want

The right commercial awnings are great working-partners for life. Before choosing awnings of a particular kind, you should know exactly what sort of protection you need. Are you running a computer repair shop, a bakery, a boutique or a gym? Your need for protection from inclement weather may change depending upon the nature of your business.

Choosing awnings doesn’t have to be difficult. All that you need to do is to apply some common sense and ask the right questions. Here are some tips.

Choose a company that is enthusiastic about serving you

That’s very important. Buy awnings from a company that is interested in serving you. Maybe you are buying a single window awning or a series of awnings that cover an entire façade. Regardless of the size of your order, they should be willing to provide personalized service and expert recommendations.

Beauty isn’t skin deep

The awnings should make your place look more attractive. However, just by looking at it, you can’t decide how great the awning is underneath. The structural design, framing materials and installation techniques determine the longevity.

Consider your budget

Choose something that you can afford. The company should be able to offer creative suggestions and useful tips within your price range. Even if your budget is small, you should still ensure that you are buying awnings of the highest quality you can get. Quality awnings have lower total cost of ownership.

Go local

Choose a local company that has a great reputation in making and installing commercial awnings. They should be able to explain all available options and help you choose the right awnings for the location and type of your business.

At Jans Awnings, we take pride in providing excellent support and guidance to our customers. We help them choose the right awnings for their business by studying their unique requirements.

Jans Awnings have 15 years of experience in providing awnings. We also have a showroom to show you some samples. This will let you see what you are getting before you choose one. We will visit your specific location to determine which environmental factors come into play. This allows us to recommend the right awnings for your business.

Better still, we can handle the entire project including the creative design, production and installation. This allows us to complete your project faster.

Call us today to see how we can make your commercial space more usable.