This retractable awning was a must have for our customers at this beautiful waterside home in Westport, MA.  The southern exposure of the deck led to unbearable temperatures all day long in the summertime, and what good is a deck if its not comfortable to hang out on.  That is exactly where our lateral arm […] Read more »

Whether stationary or retractable, there is a shading solution for any outdoor area.  A pipe frame canopy, like the one pictured on the upper deck, has a removable cover which is installed in the spring and taken down in the fall.  This gives complete coverage from the sun all summer wrong and can reduce temperatures […] Read more »

Tired of sitting down for an outdoor dinner on the deck and can’t stand the sun burning into your eyes?  Is it too hot in the middle of the day to hang around in your outdoor area?  Are bugs a problem when sitting down for an evening outdoor meal?  We may have a solution for […] Read more »

It was a tall order to get all three of these retractable awnings installed in one day, but what can I say? Our guys are great at their job!  These two awnings (one 13′ wide and the other 17′)  project out from the building 12′ and are supported by super strong milled aluminum lateral arms. […] Read more »

Our pipe frame patio and deck awnings are made from the highest quality materials all the way down to stainless steel screws and a milled aluminum back track that won’t allow  trickle of water to seep behind the awning.  The awning cover is made of strong outdoor fabric such as Sunbrella that will resist fading […] Read more »

American Awning & Window Co. has professionally installed retractable awnings all over Southeastern, MA and Cape Cod for over 25 years.  We carry different brands ranging in price to suit our customers specific needs and situations.  We can measure your deck or patio to best fit the space, and make sure there is ample height […] Read more »

A retractable awning can be a great option for any deck for an easy shading solution.  It is an attractive option to many customers because the awning can be rolled in and out depending on the need for shade.  If your deck only needs part time shade, a retractable awning is the option for you. […] Read more »

This Cape Cod style cottage was in dire need of protection at its front door, and main entryway.  The homeowner was sick of getting stuck in the rain while fumbling for her keys, or having to bring an umbrella outside while letting the dog out to use the bathroom.  The good news is that one […] Read more »

Whenever you are making an addition to a historic building, you need to get it just right.  We think we did just that with this awning at the Frates Bottle building in the north end of New Bedford.  The burgundy color perfectly compliments the color on top of the bottle and will now provide much […] Read more »

Everything is taken into account when manufacturing our aluminum awnings.  Each one must meet the custom needs that each customer desires.  They must have the correct pitch to make sure snow will not sit on top, the mounting angle is adjusted so rain water will drain from the correct side of the gutter, widths are […] Read more »