Awning 101
What is an awning?
An awning has 3 dimensions: width, drop, and projection.
Width
Width is the distance from one side to the other.
Drop
Drop is the height of the awning.
Projection
Projection is how far the awning travels.
Awnings come in many different styles.
Straight awning with no sides
Straight awning with no sides and a valance
Straight awning with sides
Straight awning with sides and a scalloped valance
Spear or finial style awning
Spear or finial style awning with a valance
Concave awning
Concave awning with a valance
Waterfall or convex awning
Waterfall or convex awning with a valance
Gabled awning
Gabled awning with a valance
Dome awning
Dome awning with a valance
Arch or entrance canopy
Arch or an entrance canopy with a valance
Bullnose awning
Bullnose awning with a valance
Scalloped Valance Patterns
Awnings can have a rigid or loose valance (also known as a hard or soft valance). Hard valances are framed with steel so they have a straight, taut look. Soft valances hang loosely from the frame and move with the wind. Soft valances come with a cutout pattern known as a scallop. The scalloped styles listed below are the most common, but we can create custom ones as well.
