If you own a brick-and-mortar store, installing an awning is a great way to attract more business. Custom canopies can make shops look more professional and welcoming—and they provide practical benefits as well. Covering a patio, for example, allows restaurants to seat customers comfortably outside on hot or drizzly days. Since the total value a canopy adds will ultimately depend on its final design, though, make sure you get it right from the start. Here are a few tips for creating the perfect commercial awning. 

3 Steps for Designing an Awning for Your Business

1. Choose the Right Material

Aluminum is durable, affordable, and low-maintenance. Because it can withstand the elements, it’s ideal in a range of climates—from high winds to heavy rain. With proper care, a metal canopy can last for decades. 

Fabric, on the other hand, is more traditional. It’s also easier to customize because of the countless patterns and colors available. The most popular materials to chose from are polyester, canvas, and cotton. After evaluating your particular needs and vision, a design professional can make recommendations to help you decide which material is best. 

2. Consider the Size You Need

What do you want the canopy to achieve? If it’s to attract passersby, it may not need to extend out all that far. If, on the other hand, you want to keep wind and rain out of the entranceway, it will have to jut out several feet. And if it’s to cover an entire patio so customers can sit outside, it should be at least as large as the space it’s shading. 

3. Customize the Final Product 

Including your business name, logo, or slogan will increase its impact. Make sure to choose colors that complement the canopy’s material and will attract the eye. Regardless of the industry you’re in, your business can only benefit from attracting more foot traffic. 

When businesses in Randolph County, NC, want canopies that are as durable as they are beautiful, they turn to Carolina Awning Fabricators, LLC. Based in Seagrove, they have more than a decade of experience helping both residential and commercial clients increase their property’s curb appeal. A family-owned and -operated company, they're proud to offer a huge selection of materials, so you’re sure to find the perfect awning for your business. Check out their website to view some of their completed projects, then call (336) 736-6258 to discuss your vision with a member of their team.