High-quality door and window awnings provide many benefits to buildings, including shade that lowers energy bills and shelter from the elements. However, they don’t last forever, and you may find yourself missing those benefits at some point. Below are a few clues to know whether or not it’s time to replace your awning. 

4 Signs That You Need a New Awning 

1. Faded or Damaged Fabric 

If tree branches, sharp objects, or particularly high winds hit door and window awnings, the fabric can rip. This prevents the covering from working correctly, as well as looks unsightly. Alternatively, constant exposure to sunlight will mute or distort the colors. Either way, you will likely need to replace the fabric, along with the whole awning, if the damage is severe. 

2. Mold Growth 

Both the fabric, wood, and metal materials in awnings can facilitate mold growth after exposure to moisture and warm air. In addition to being an eyesore, mold may cause allergic reactions and even illness, such as respiratory problems, sneezing, and itching eyes. It’s challenging to remove mold from these surfaces altogether, so you may need to replace the awning if you spot it. 

3. Frame Issues 

Both wood and aluminum awnings are sturdy, but heavy objects falling on top of them or high winds can break them. Intense storms can even detach frames entirely. Since a damaged structure poses a falling hazard to passersby and the building, you should replace it as soon as possible. 

4. Impractical to Use 

Perhaps a retractable door or window awning made sense when you first got it, but since then, mobility issues make it difficult to set up and take down. You may also want to expand a deck or patio in the backyard, and your current awning won’t provide enough coverage or needs frequent maintenance and repairs. If you experience any of these issues, replacement is a reliable option.

To choose the perfect door or window awning to replace your old one, contact River Valley Awning in Bullhead City, AZ. Since 1985, they’ve been supplying the Tri-State area with high-quality awnings, keeping up with new developments in technology to ensure that their customers always have the best. Whatever shape, size, style, and color awning you want, they’ll make sure you get it. To learn more about their services, visit them online. Call (928) 763-1800 to schedule an estimate for your project.