Canvas awnings are great for keeping out the summer heat. Not uncommon on pre 1980's homes down under, but have fallen out of style since.
Not quite the same - the type commonly used here:
http://www.shadewell.com.au/outdoor-blinds-awnings/drop-arm-awnings-Melbourne
Probably known by another name in the US. These stay attached all year and just take a few moments to retract.
FF, that house looks wonderful with the awnings. There' something very "jolly" about them, as the British would say.
I've been thinking of putting awnings on my house and would REALLY like a big metal one for over the front stoop, which is about 6x10, I'd guess. I thought it would be a thrifty way around actually building a front porch on this house (I'm assuming it had one at one point or another in its lifetime.) However, I cannot seem to find anyplace to get a ballpark price on one. The search continues.
If that fails, I'm planning on putting a retractable canvas one, and a deck rail around the stoop.
My neighbor has a retractile canvas awning. the biggest problem is, when the canvas is off, in early spring, the birds take it as an invitation to set up house on top of the drum mechanism!
I've been thinking of putting awnings on my house and would REALLY like a big metal one for over the front stoop, which is about 6x10, I'd guess. I thought it would be a thrifty way around actually building a front porch on this house (I'm assuming it had one at one point or another in its lifetime.) However, I cannot seem to find anyplace to get a ballpark price on one. The search continues.
If that fails, I'm planning on putting a retractable canvas one, and a deck rail around the stoop.
Holy hell, frank. Please pardon me but what a great space. Great house and awnings.
Call Wrisco, and ask them who their local distributor is in your area. I have installed some of their units. They make nice products.
http://www.wrisco.com/aluminum-awnings.html
Thanks for the lead!
Tom just wondering how you made out with awnings .
I know you are redoing the house and awnings are most likely not at the top of the list ?
All the Best ,Fashion Frank