Retractable Awning Care Tips for Kenmore

Is bad weather heading your way in Kenmore? Afternoon showers, gusts of wind and unexpected thunderstorms are common, especially as the seasons change. While these conditions rarely cause damage to your home, they can be very detrimental to your retractable awning. While well-built and sturdy, awnings and shades aren’t intended to be left open during inclement weather. They’re designed primarily as a shade device and will last a lot longer if you treat them properly. Take a few moments to secure your unit if you anticipate any of the following:

Gusts

Never leave your retractable awning extended if gusts are expected. These can cause significant damage in a short period of time. To help prevent accidents from happening, it’s a good idea to have motors installed so you can respond quicker when winds pick up suddenly.

Rain

While a retractable awning is actually a great way to protect your family from a light rain, significant amounts of water will cause damage. How much is too much? Generally, if you notice the fabric of your unit beginning to pocket water, it’s time to pack it up and move inside.

Ice/Snow

With winter right around the corner, this one will become particularly relevant soon. Snow can become very heavy, especially in excess. This can put extra stress on your awning. Freezing of the various gears can also make it more difficult to adjust later and, if forced, may result in parts breaking.

Ready for Retractable Awning Installation in Kenmore?

Do you think a retractable awning would make a nice addition to your Kenmore home? Seattle Shade & Awning can help you find the perfect solution to meet your unique needs! We regularly install patio covers, window awnings, exterior solar shades and security shutters. You can also depend on us for repair and maintenance on current installations. Contact us today for a consultation.

Retractable Awning Installation in Kenmore

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Posted on September 21, 2020 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

Seattle Shade and Awning

5 out of 5 stars

Kalvin Phan

posted 3 days ago

Super professional crew, Rob, TJ, Charles, etc. Timely and responsive interactions throughout the process. Helpful from design through installation. Love working with companies that are out to make lifetime customers, which clearly this company is out to do. Couldn’t be happier with our results. My kids are no longer complaining about manually lowering and raising our old shades in this old Mercer Island home. It’s push button and looks great. Would 100% recommend.

Daniele Bellinello

posted 2 weeks ago

Robert is amazing. He came to our house and was very knowledgeable, punctual, and courteous. He showed us all the options and explained in detail each product. He is easy to work with. His crew did a great job installing a very big and heavy louver at our house. When the motor of our louver stopped working, he replaced really fast. I highly recommend Seattle Shade and Awning.

Rick Jablinske

posted 2 months ago

100% first class service.. From the first call, all the way through install.. Came out for measurements on time and actually came a day early for install which was a pleasant surprise.. We were on the deck last night trying to figure out how we went so long without the awning and drop-down screen.. Because they wouldn’t let me give them 6 stars, here they are.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Karin Gibson

Rob, TJ and the Seattle Shade and Awning crew were absolutely fantastic! Rob came out, discussed ideas and options, measured, and BOOM! Supply chain issues! He was truly apologetic and even offered to let me out of the contract given he had no idea when product would arrive. Thankfully patience and practicality prevailed, and now I have an AMAZING deck cover. TJ and crew did a stellar job with installation day, including welcoming assistance from the dog. The cover is perfect - allows plenty of light in to the house, provides a TON of shade and helps keep the western-facing deck cool. We are thrilled to have use of the deck year round. Thank you Seattle Shade and Awning!

Pam Taylor

posted 6 months ago

We recently had Seattle Shade & Awning install a cover for our patio. From start to finish they were fabulous! Rob, the owner is friendly, knowledgeable & so easy to work with. He was able to come out very quickly to give us an estimate and got us on the schedule right away for the install. His team was also great and they had the whole job done so fast. We absolutely love having more covered patio space, especially during our current pandemic. I would highly recommend this company. You won’t be disappointed.

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