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June 18, 2025

What’s an Awning? Types, Materials & Smart Shade Features

An awning is a mounted exterior cover, usually fabric or metal, that provides shade, shields against rain, and extends outdoor comfort. It can be fixed or retractable, and is used over patios, doors, windows, and more. Modern ones also come with smart features like remote control, auto-retraction in high wind,

May 13, 2025

Marygrove Style Guide: Pairing Awnings & Exterior Paint Color Schemes

Coordinating your Marygrove awning and exterior paint color schemes is no easy feat. With the right approach and guidance, you can create an outdoor facade that will be the talk of the neighborhood and improve your home’s curb appeal. With nearly endless options, it can be difficult to find colors

March 21, 2025

How to Choose a Custom Awning For Your Home

Are you considering adding an awning to your home? Awnings provide shade, comfort, and sun protection to your deck, patio, or other outdoor living space. The right awning will provide enjoyment for many years, so let’s take the time to review your options so you can choose the right shade

March 21, 2025

What Kind of Wind Load Can a Retractable Awning Handle?

Creating a comfortable and inviting space outside during the hot summer months is easy with a retractable awning, but can retractable awnings withstand wind? Understanding the wind load capacity on the retractable awning can help you determine how you can make the most of your investment and keep your outdoor

March 21, 2025

5 Reasons You Should Choose Marygrove Awnings Over Any Competitor

If you’re in the market for a retractable awning, you know the possibilities are nearly endless and there are multiple vendors. However, none compare to Marygrove Awnings. Here are five reasons you should choose a retractable awning from Marygrove over any other vendor on the market. 1. Included Installation Our

August 22, 2024

How to Clean an Awning

Maintaining your awning is essential to ensuring it has the longest lifespan possible. This includes checking your mountings and fixtures, removing debris from the cover and awning and cleaning it. Regular cleanings may even help extend the life of your product. Below, we’ll detail our recommendations for how to clean

June 25, 2024

Why a Retractable Awning is Perfect For Your Hot Tub

A hot tub is a luxury that makes everyone feel at ease and relaxed. It’s the perfect way to release stress after a long day or during precious downtime. Retractable awnings for hot tub spaces can make this luxury all the better. A Practical Way to Shelter Your Outdoor Spa

June 11, 2024

Is a Retractable Awning a Good Home Investment?

In an ideal world, the improvements and upgrades that you’d enjoy the most will also be worth the money you put in. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. And as a homeowner, you’ll have to make smart decisions about where to spend your money. A retractable awning is no different.

August 10, 2023

Different Types of Patio Covers

Spending more time outdoors and in your backyard is always a goal. Creating a comfortable space that keeps you in the shade and away from the sun and any inclement weather is key. Patio covers are a great way to protect yourself and your deck. With a variety of options

June 15, 2023

Automated Awnings

Introduction to Automated Awnings With the growing popularity of smart home devices that allow homeowners to control many functions of their home remotely from a smartphone or tablet, it’s not surprising that awning manufacturers are introducing new retractable awnings that provide the same level of convenience for your outdoor patio

May 23, 2023

Best Awnings for Windy Areas

Adding a retractable awning to your home has many benefits: welcome and much-needed sun protection, an improved environment for outdoor entertaining, and added curb appeal for your patio or deck. If you live in an area prone to high wind conditions, you may not have considered adding a retractable awning

August 19, 2022

Can Awnings Be Used In Winter Weather?

The beating heat of the summer sun is the most common reason that people install awnings on the outside of their home, but that’s not the only time that these exterior structures can be useful. Can awnings be used in the winter? Absolutely! It’s a common misnomer that retractable awnings

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