Select an Awning Style That Fits Your Business, Your Personality, Your Home

To simplify your search for the perfect awning, we provide this convenient reference page to show you the various styles as defined by the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA). Since almost every awning is uniquely designed to fit a particular space and provide a certain look and feel - there are almost an infinite number of variations that can be constructed.

Many awnings come with a valance (the lowest portion of the awning).  The valance can come in a variety of styles and shapes as well, but there are three main themes:  1) Loose - flaps in the breeze, 2) Hard fixed valance with a metal framework to provide stiffness, and 3) none at all.  On traditional residential window awnings you will typically see a loose scalloped valance.  Many commercial applications use a fixed valance which provides a surface for graphics. 

Example Styles Click to enlarge photos Concave Dome Elongated Dome Rounded Entrance Canopy Quarter Round/Convex Lateral/Arm Retractable Traditional Fixed Traditional Window Awnings

What to Consider? In selecting an awning system, you will want to consider the following elements in the design. Purpose Style Configuration Color Size and Fit Economy Safety: Egress & Fire Stability Strength Anchorage Drainage Graphics Fixed versus Movable Basic Styles There are seven basic styles as outlined to the left. In addition residential awnings are constructed as a form of retractable awning - using a rope and pulley system to pull up against the side of the house.  The two basic shapes are the 'traditional' triangular shape and the 'mother-hubbard' shape that provides more room for casement window applications.