Residential Metal Awnings for Windows, Doors & Porches

January 10, 2023

Finding the best awning design for your home can be an exciting undertaking due to the various designs and fabrics available to choose from. Residential metal awnings can be aesthetically pleasing, add value, and enhance your property’s exterior appearance.  

Metal awnings present a number of advantages when compared to other awning materials, choosing a metal awning can mean increased durability and safety when facing harsh weather

Due to the growing global awnings market, there’s a scaling demand for metal awnings for the home in multiple applications, such as windows, doors, carports, and porches. Metal awnings are more durable than canvas awnings and have a longer shelf life of 20 to 25 years, given they receive the proper care and maintenance, and they hold up much better than fabric awnings during harsh weather conditions. Here are a few reasons residential metal awnings are suitable for your home. 

Window Awnings

Metal window awnings are stylish, practical additions to residential homes that look great, provide plenty of shade (especially in Summer), and also extend your roofline. They have superior durability, don’t require a lot of maintenance, and provide some of the following key benefits: 

• Offer UV protection by blocking out harmful sun rays and keep your residential property cool. 
• Act as a rain guard and protect the awning foundation, window frame, and floors from the rain. 
• Provide curb appeal to your home. 

Door Awnings

Metal front door awnings are popular because they can offer a unique visual appeal that serves as an upgrade to the exterior of your home. They also present a pleasant outdoor space to accommodate guests while preventing the penetration of harmful UV rays from damaging things like your outdoor furniture, wall paint, or plants. Some advantges of metal door awnings include: 

 

• Protecting your door, guests, and residents from the elements as they come in or go out.
• Adding and enhancing architectural appeal for your home. 
• Providing a great transition area from indoors to outdoors. 

Porch Awnings

Metal pergola styles are quite popular for residential properties. They offer functionality benefits while creating shade, comfort, and protection for your porch or patio. Typically made of aluminum or steel for heavier fixed awnings, these pergola-style awnings can: 

• Help reduce the wear and tear on your porch or patio area.
• Absorb heat and keep the area cool with insulated layers.
• Withstand harsh weather conditions because the aluminum sheets are usually screwed on braces and beams. 
• Be installed with a variety of accessories and attachments to extend your roof. 

At Dorchester Awning, we’ve always strived to provide 100% customer satisfaction and awnings of distinction since 1901! Our team of experts has the skills and expertise to fulfill our customers’ awning needs by creating new modern metal awnings to suit their styles. Through our innovative craftsmanship, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service, our goal is to deliver a product that exceeds your expectations!

For all your custom awning needs, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we’ll be happy to walk you through our options, so we can help you get the best, aesthetically pleasing metal awning for your residential property!