Aluminum Awnings: Keeping the Winter Weather Off Your Doorstep

     Ice and Snow.  Sleet and Freezing rain.  These are the things that make a Massachusetts winter such a formidable enemy.  Keeping these types of weather away from your doorstep in the winter time is imperative.  Ice and snow can build up on steps and thresholds making getting in and out of the house […] Read more »

How to Take Care of Awnings in New Bedford, Southeastern Massachusetts

Cleaning Awnings

The way that you take care of custom residential awning in the northeastern states will vary greatly from the way you would in the southwest. Some awnings are designed to withstand the extreme cold and weather conditions of a New England winter, while others must be stored and put away until mild spring weather returns. […] Read more »

The History of Awnings in Southeastern Massachusetts

Residential Awning

Awnings have held an appeal to residential and commercial property owners for many years. They are used to control sunlight and temperature from the outside, reducing the amount of sun damage and heat that comes in through windows and doors. This was particularly beneficial in the years before modern air-conditioning was available, yet still extremely […] Read more »

The 10 Step Guide to Picking the Perfect Fabric Awning

Restaurant Awning

If you have never looked at custom fabric awning before, it can be a little overwhelming when it comes to considering all of the options and then choosing which one would be best for your home or business. American Awning & Window in New Bedford has a wide array of awning fabric, styles, colors and […] Read more »