How To Update Old Aluminum Awnings

Luckily there was no major structural damage but the repairs included minor roof work new siding on the front of the house and replacement of the storm door and an awning over the front porch that got crushed.

How to update old aluminum awnings.

I ve recently had some repairs and refurbishments completed on my aluminum sided home after a tree fell on my property. Then after all that if the awnings still look off i would experiment with adding a exterior grade clear protective finish on top of the existing paint. Give us a call for your free quote today. Because they are outside and exposed to the weather awnings will occasionally have to be repainted.

I think those awnings are aluminum. They are also sometimes used to provide cover for decks. I d leave them as is i think they will grow on you. Awnings are often made out of a metal including aluminum.

Save money with an aluminum awning. It might end up peeling off which would be worse. I could leave the windows open in a light rain when the awnings were there offering protection. If you want to remove the ones in the front see about taking them to a metal recycling place you might be pleasantly surprised at what you will get for them.

Aluminum awnings are maintenance free and are guaranteed to not chip fade crack peel or blister. However when we started to prep that side of the house for painting and we removed the awnings every little sprinkle hit the windows and there was no keeping them open. I don t know how well paint would stick to them. The awnings offer wonderful protection from the rain on the windows as well.