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

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5 out of 5 stars

Pam Taylor

posted 1 month 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.

Martine.Wayman

posted 1 week ago

We asked Seattle Shade and Awning to come part in an awning over part of our deck. I was amazed at how easy and simple they made the entire process. Rob came out, we talked about ideas, and he emailed us a bid. When they came to install, they too were great! I love my new awning, lights and all! Thank you for the great service!

Jacob Jaffe

Rob, TJ and the Seattle Shade and Awning team are creative, committed, and customer-focused. Along with recommending a great awning product, they came up with a custom mounting solution that blended with my home's unique existing look. They were professional throughout, from initial scoping and measurement to follow-up visits (to Bainbridge Island, no less!) that ensured my complete delight with the finished install. I couldn't be happier and am looking very forward to using my deck as an outdoor room, thanks to my new awning!

posted 5 months ago

Rob and his whole team were a pleasure to work with. Rob personally came to our home and worked with us to select the right awning model for our deck. Our project and install was a bit challenging, but Rob and his team met all the challenges beautifully and provided us with an excellent job. I highly recommend Seattle Shade and Awning, the get it done and done well!

Mary Abbott

posted 11 months ago

We met Rob Holt at the Seattle Home show in 2020 and we were impressed with his knowledge of awnings. He came out right away in February to give us a bid and in March we had a large 20 x 13.6 retractable awning installed on our Southern facing deck. We also decided to go with the LED dimming light kit as well. The guys that installed it were great and we really liked the electrician that they work with too. The awning looks awesome and it has really cooled down our deck area. Since the installation, I have had a few questions for Rob and he has gotten right back to me. If you are in the market for an awning, I would definitely recommended Mr. Holt's company, Seattle Shade and Awning.

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