3 Most Popular Types of Commercial Awnings
January 1, 2019
Deciding whether you want an awning for your business is an important decision. Even more important is deciding which type of awning. A commercial awning is a great way to attract customers and add personality to your store. Selecting the type of commercial awning a business has is often a staple of the business’ brand and how customers perceive it. Before making a decision, it’s important for business owners to explore all the potential options to make sure they’re geared toward all their business goals.
Types of Commercial Awnings
There are several types, styles, and functions of traditional commercial awnings. Traditional commercial awnings are a great way to create a familiar and comfortable branding image for current and prospective customers. If businesses want to take their brand to the next level, they can also opt to design their own custom awning. A custom awning can add uniqueness to a storefront and create an eye-catching way to grab attention.
Among the most common styles of commercial awnings are:
Among the most common styles of commercial awnings are:
- Concave awnings
- Convex awnings
- Dome awnings
- Open wing awnings
- Shed awnings
- Metal awnings
Entrance Awnings
As indicated by the name, entrance awnings are placed outside over the entrance of a store or building. Entrance awnings are the most popular type of awnings, as these are the most effective way to build a brand while protecting property and helping with factors such as energy costs. Entrance awnings are available in a variety of styles, such as concave, convex, dome, wing, and shed shapes.
Inside Awnings
Inside awnings are a great way to add personality to the interior of a business. Common uses for inside awnings are for clothing stores and boutiques to indicate dressing rooms for customers. Retail shops that feature special sections of cafes can use an inside awning to draw attention to the area while creating a special place for these services to be used by customers. No matter the use, inside awnings add the perfect touch of style to a store while increasing the function and recognition of what the store has to offer customers.
Stand Alone Awnings
Another common type of awning is a stand alone awning. As indicated by the name, stand alone awnings are independent of the rest of a building, and can therefore be placed in virtually any space. Businesses may use a stand alone awning to enhance special spaces outside the store, such as a bike rack or smoking area for customers. Stand alone awnings are a great way to maximize existing space and create new space.
