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As the seasons change, so do our desires for outdoor spaces that can adapt to various weather conditions. Whether it’s providing shade on a scorching summer day or sheltering us from unexpected rain showers, retractable awnings have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners and businesses alike. In this blog post, we will explore the versatility of retractable awnings and how they can enhance your outdoor experience throughout the different seasons.

Springtime Delights:

With the arrival of spring, nature awakens, and the desire to spend more time outdoors becomes irresistible. Retractable awnings offer the perfect solution, allowing you to create a shaded sanctuary in your backyard or patio. As the temperature rises, these awnings provide much-needed relief from the sun’s rays, ensuring your outdoor gatherings and leisurely afternoons are comfortable and enjoyable.

Summer Oasis:

The scorching heat of summer can often force us to retreat indoors, missing out on the beauty of the season. However, with retractable awnings, you can transform your outdoor space into a refreshing oasis. These versatile awnings can be extended to cover a significant area, protecting you and your loved ones from harmful UV rays while still allowing a gentle breeze to flow through. Whether it’s a poolside gathering, a barbecue party, or simply unwinding with a book, retractable awnings make your summer experience all the more delightful.

Autumn Magic:

Autumn brings cooler temperatures and breathtaking colors, making it a favorite season for many. Retractable awnings can be adjusted accordingly, allowing you to soak in the beauty of the changing leaves while staying cozy and sheltered. Whether you’re hosting a cozy outdoor dinner party or simply enjoying a cup of hot cocoa on your porch, retractable awnings provide the flexibility to adapt to the changing weather conditions, letting you fully appreciate the magic of autumn.

Winter Protection:

While retractable awnings are often associated with warm-weather benefits, they can also be incredibly useful during the winter months. By retracting the awning, you can prevent snow and ice from accumulating on it, thereby protecting it from potential damage. Additionally, if you have a winter garden or a conservatory, retractable awnings can provide an extra layer of insulation, helping to regulate the temperature and maintain a comfortable environment.

Year-Round Comfort:

One of the greatest advantages of retractable awnings is their ability to provide comfort and convenience throughout the year. With adjustable features, you can easily adapt the awning to any weather condition, ensuring that your outdoor space remains functional and enjoyable, regardless of the season. Whether it’s sheltering from the rain, blocking out the sun’s harsh glare, or simply creating a cozy ambiance, retractable awnings offer a versatile solution that enhances your outdoor living experience year-round.

Retractable awnings have revolutionized the way we utilize and enjoy our outdoor spaces. From spring to winter, these adaptable and versatile additions provide shade, protection, and comfort for every season. Whether you’re looking to create a cool oasis in the summer or a cozy retreat in the colder months, retractable awnings offer the flexibility and convenience needed to fully embrace the beauty of each season. So, why not elevate your outdoor experience and invest in a retractable awning that will transform your space into a year-round haven?


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Caring for your patio furniture can be easy if you take some preventative measures, such as storing it indoors or under a cover when not in use. This will help to avoid needing to frequently clean or replace your outdoor furniture.

Water damage

No matter how well-made your furniture is, it will eventually succumb to damage if it’s constantly exposed to moisture. A cover can help reduce the amount of repairs or replacements needed by keeping your belongings dry and free from woodrot, metal corrosion, and mold growth.

Animal activity

If birds land on an uncovered piece of furniture, they might leave stains. Droppings from flying birds could get on surfaces and be difficult to remove all traces of. Other animals could make nests, create webs, or leave filthy footmarks behind.

Destructive weather

While they aren’t a cure-all, covers can offer some protection from damage caused by severe weather conditions like high winds and hail. With a furniture cover, the fabric will be more protected from storms and resulting damage.

Sun exposure

Intense sunlight will damage furniture over time by causing it to fade and break down. The piece will become more delicate than before and won’t last as long. Using a cover can help protect your furniture from damaging UV rays.

Covering methods

Products like tarps, plastic sheets, and specialized covers act as a barrier between bad weather and your patio furniture. They are affordable and effective but can be time-consuming to put on and take off after each use; in addition, they don’t offer any protection while you’re using the patio furniture. Awning-style patio covers would protect your belongings from UV rays, precipitation, animals, and wind with ease.

Our experienced team at Awning FX can help you find and install the perfect awning for your home. Don’t hesitate and contact us today to get started!


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Poolside shelters or cabanas are a great addition to your backyard and may make the summer heat a little more tolerable this year. Pool or not, you still need some protection from the overhead sun and the cabanas from Awning FX are built to last. Here’s why you should consider getting one today:

Easy to install shelter

Cabanas are traditionally made with a metal frame with walls made of light fabric. Installing a cabana in your backyard or by the pool is a great way to avoid getting sunburned. It’ll also help you stay cool during the summer heat.

You can customize it 

Choose from a range of color, patterns, and fabric materials to create a one of a kind outdoor space for your home. You can either match your existing decor or try something new and create a bold centerpiece to your backyard.

It’s versatile

You don’t need to have a pool to benefit from a cabana either. Since these structures are so versatile, you can get creative with how you use them. With a cabana, you can turn your backyard into a romantic at-home date night or let the kids use their imagination during playtime.

Here at Awning FX, we’re all about optimizing your outdoor living space. Contact us today to learn more about the shades and awnings we offer. 


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Now that summer is right around the corner, the sun might be heating up your house and making you a little uncomfortable. Before you turn up your AC to full blast, you should consider getting solar shades installed by Awning FX, one of the Hudson Valley’s premier awning and shade experts. Here’s why:

Save on energy bills

When your house is hit by direct sunlight, it can greatly increase the temperatures inside your home. Instead of turning the AC on high and paying the price for it, installing solar blinds can help reduce your cooling bills by blocking out the excess light and decrease the temperature inside. 

UV protection

Have you ever noticed that furniture or objects in front of a window can fade over time? Along with cooling your home, installing solar shades can help protect your valuables from sun damage. These shades reduce the incoming UV rays and keep your home décor looking good.

Keep your view

Other types of blinds or curtains can greatly reduce your visibility outside. Solar shades come in a range of opacity, which allows you to see outside even while the shades are down. If you want to keep more sunlight out of your home, go for a high opacity level.  

The knowledgeable team at Awning FX can help you find and install the right solar shades for your home. Don’t hesitate and contact us today!


For homeowners, it can seem as though dirt and stains magically appear, and dust falls onto everything in sight; vases, desks, fake plants, and especially window treatments, like blinds and shades. Due to their fabric nature, cellular shades can trap dust, stains and general griminess. Unlike blinds, shades require extra care when cleaning. Here are some tips on how to treat the most common solar shade cleaning issues.

Spray Air Onto Dead Insects and Bugs

Bugs can occasionally crawl into solar shade pockets and get stuck inside. Don’t worry, there’s an easy way to remedy this! You can use a can of compressed air to blow dead bugs out of cells. Just put the straw into the cell and spray out anything inside.  A hair dryer on the cool setting may also work, but compressed air offers more precision. Dirt and debris can also be removed with compressed air.

Vacuum Away Dust

It is easy to get rid of dust that’s accumulated onto your solar shades. You can use a vacuum and the hose brush attachment. In a horizontal movement, swipe the vacuum brush across the shade. This will loosen up dust and dirt, and prevent fabric from being crumpled out of shape. You can also use a lint roller for more stubborn dust.

Blot Stains Away

Cleaning your solar shades with water is a last resort! Wetting the fabric frequently can cause the shades to lose their shape. Do not scrub the fabric, as this can cause pilling or damage. For safe stain-removal, blot the stain with a damp cloth, warm water and a mild detergent. Continue blotting until the stain is gone. Using a different clean cloth, blot the area to dry. 

Once the shades are mostly dry, leave them raised for a few hours to re-train the pleats.

AwningFX makes window treatment maintenance easy and affordable. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about cleaning your solar shades today!


If you are looking to spend time outdoors with family under a retractable awning, this is the perfect time! During nice, warm and sunny weather many homeowners choose to sit under an awning or shade to enjoy their outdoor living areas. Yet, after many months of not using it, you may come across some problems when trying to take it out. Here are some common awning installation issues and solutions.

Issue: The awning makes a knocking or cracking noise when extending or retracting 

Solution: The awning brackets have not been tightened completely. Be sure the square torsion bar is completely seated in the back of the mounting bracket and tighten the mounting bolt until the locking lip on the inside of the mounting bracket is drawn down over the torsion bar. 

Issue: The fabric sags and is not tight

Solution: The arms are locked out (over extended), causing the fabric to sag. Reverse cranking direction and retract the awning in until the fabric is taut. Important: The fabric should always rollover the top of the roller tube, not from underneath. 

Issue: The motorized awning stopped working while you were rolling in and out 

Solution: Your awning motor has a built-in thermal override to prevent overheating. Prolonged use, in and out several times in a row can cause the motor to temporarily shut down. Let the motor cool down for 10 to 15 minutes and try the remote again. The unit should begin to operate again.

There are also some things to be aware of to ensure the beauty and strength of your awning. 

DO NOT leave the awning extended when you are not home. Strong winds may damage your awning and this is typically not covered by the warranty.

DO NOT hang plants or small children off the front bar. For the safety of your family members and the safety of your awning, heavy items may cause the awning to collapse and break.

DO retract the unit when not in use or if severe weather is predicted. 

DO occasionally clean your awning as described in the care and maintenance section. 

DO retract your motorized awning with the manual override feature if you lose power.

At AwningFX, we offer many styles of awnings and shades. Our experts can recommend the perfect solution to any awning need you may have. Call us today or fill out our contact form.


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This was a residential project on a lake roughly 36′ wide x 15′ projection. The house was small but the deck was big and we covered it with a stationary fabric awning. Welded frame construction with Sunbrella cover #4608 Black. The project was in 2015 and took 3 days in our shop to build and a full day for the installation.



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Residential project in Scarsdale NY: 2 SunKing Awnings with large width and large projections
Sand color frame work and Sunbrella fabric pattern# 4660 *Crest Birch color

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Billy Joe’s is a project we took on where the need by the management was to cover an outside bar measuring 24’x 16’. They had some challenging requests:

1st was a request for only 4 support poles so we had to use upsized 6×6 steel uprights and mount them to the bottom concrete level and not the decking area.

2nd they wanted the canopy to extend 8’ past each side of the bar so they could protect their staff and clients from sun and rain.

We were able to engineer this and turn this into one of the largest free standing awnings anywhere in the area. All the framing members are made out of galvanized steel and all of the components were made at our shop by our employees. The fabric chosen was a Sunbrella #4860 (silca sesame). Billy Joe’s is great place on the Newburgh waterfront to enjoy a meal with the family or a late night out with friends. While at the waterfront you will also see many of our other awning projects done for the other restaurants.

 

 

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