Aluminum Awnings Vs. Fabric Awnings

Have you been considering the idea of getting a new awning for your business? Awnings are fantastic investments as they not only improve the look of your property, but they also serve as the perfect advertising platforms. You have various options regarding what type of awning you get, but two options that are available are fabric and aluminum awnings. Today, we’ll compare fabric and aluminum awnings to help you decide which type you should get.

How They Fare Against the Weather

Since the awning you get will be exposed to the outdoors all year long, it will naturally need to perform well in whatever weather conditions you encounter. Fabric awnings are serviceable if all you experience is light rain and gentle breezes, but they won’t be able to withstand stronger weather conditions, like hail and thunderstorms.

Aluminum awnings, on the other hand, are built to be more durable. They can handle more intense weather conditions, and they even provide better heat protection, which is great for improving the insulation that your business offers.

Maintenance Requirements

We just explained that aluminum awnings are more durable than fabric ones. This also means that aluminum variants won’t require as much maintenance. In fact, you can get up to 20 years of value out of a single aluminum awning, even with just moderate upkeep.

Fabric awnings suffer damage from corrosion and mildew, and you typically get only half as many years out of them at best. Unless you plan to change the style of your business more frequently, these awnings might not be best for your situation.

Cost

This is the category in which fabric awnings hold the advantage. With that said, while the initial cost of fabric awnings is lower, you’ll need to repair and replace them more often as they are more susceptible to damage. Aluminum awnings have a higher initial cost, but they are built to last, so you save money long-term.

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