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Choice of Materials for Awnings and Canopies |
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The range of modern materials available for awning or canopy designers is impressive.
The following is a brief overview of the more popular choices for fabric and framing in the industry:
Fabrics
Modern awning fabrics come in roll widths that range from approximately 30 inches to 84 inches and weigh from 9 ounces to 22 ounces per square yard.
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Popular fabric types are:
- Vinyl laminated or coated polyester
- Vinyl laminated or coated mesh
- Vinyl laminated polyester
- Acrylic, vinyl or resin-coated polyester or polyester/cotton
- Vinyl-coated, polyester or polyester/cotton
- Acrylic-painted cotton or polyester/cotton
- 100% Woven acrylic
- Woven natural and synthetic fabrics
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Some of these fabrics are heat-sealable, which results in a water-tight joint (assuming that the fabric itself is water-tight).
Carroll Awning can provide a cost-effective solution to any business. Call for a FREE on-site estimate at 410-945-0022, or email us at
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