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October 1, 2025

Canvas or Acrylic Awnings? Compare to Make the Right Choice

Acrylic awnings outperform canvas in durability, weather resistance, and maintenance, while canvas wins on cost, eco-friendliness, and customizability. The better choice depends on your climate, lifestyle, and whether long-term performance or flexibility matters more. Canvas vs Acrylic Awnings: Which One Truly Fits Your Outdoor Space? Choosing the right awning fabric

September 29, 2025

Manual Retractable Awnings: How They Work and When to Use

Manual retractable awnings are hand-cranked, electricity-free systems that extend and retract fabric shade over patios, decks, or windows using a simple mechanical design and durable support arms. Manual Retractable Awnings: Simple Shade That Works on Your Terms Manual retractable awnings provide flexible shade using a crank, no wires, remotes, or

September 28, 2025

Boost Home Value with Smart Retractable Awnings

Smart retractable awnings increase home value by making outdoor spaces more livable, reducing energy costs, and enhancing curb appeal, all while protecting your interiors and extending your home’s usable square footage. Smart Awnings That Cool, Protect, and Boost the Value of Your Outdoor Spaces Awnings do more than provide shade,

August 7, 2022

Retractable Awning Installation Checklist

Not sure what to expect on the day of your retractable awning installation? Don’t worry, we’ve created a checklist you can use to prepare for the installation at every stage of the process. Before Installation Before our experts arrive to install your awning, there are a few things you can

February 12, 2020

Choosing a Retractable Awning for Your Deck

Retractable awnings, also known as deck awnings, can provide shade, protection from rain and help keep your house cool during the hot months. Retractable awnings can also set off a special place to host parties or just to lounge and enjoy the outdoors. These are just some of the many

January 20, 2020

The Different Types of Awning Brackets

The decision to add a Marygrove awning to your home is an easy one, but deciding how to mount it may be a little more difficult. Luckily, Marygrove is prepared for any type of installation, including the difficult ones, with three specially designed awning brackets. Bay Bracket The first of

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