Awnings: Made for the shade

Reviewed by:
Rosemary Thornton

There's a reason that our grandparents loved their striped canvas awnings: They were both attractive and practical. Thoughtfully-placed awnings reduce heat build-up and save energy and also protect people and furniture from UV rays.

American Made Awnings of Texas custom-makes awnings in a wide variety of textures and patterns and thicknesses of canvas. Bright or subdued - Chocolate-Chip Fancy or Persian Green - there are many colors to choose from as well. The fabrics are 100% solution-dyed acrylic, making them resistant to mildew, dirt and water.

Awning frames are aluminum and the opening/closing mechanism is available in hand-cranked or motorized. Patio awnings can extend up to eleven feet out from the structure and are available in 7-21 foot widths.

The product is warranteed for five to ten years.