At Carolina Awning & Tent Company, we have been serving areas in North Carolina such as Rocky Mount, Greenville, and the Outer Banks since 1925. We are an in-house fabricator of custom awnings and canopies, and we can help make your storefront dreams a reality. We create, install, and service our signs, awnings, and canopies for years to come.

Why should you have an awning installed in front of your building or home? There are many positive benefits to having an awning! From making your home or business look better to more lasting benefits, there are many advantages of installing an awning.

First, the most common reason why people install window awnings on their home is simply to make their home look better. If you install awnings on your business, your building will look nicer and may attract more business that way. Because awnings can be made in many different patterns and styles, you can choose an awning that will match the style you’re trying to incorporate at home or at work. In addition, installing an awning may increase the value of your home or business in case you decide to sell.

Another important advantage to installing an awning is that it will save you money! Awnings can help to decrease utility costs each month. Windows can trap heat and release that heat into your home, so your awning can protect you from some of that heat and sunshine. In colder months, an awning will help keep cold air and winds away that might leak through your windows. An awning can also help to protect your belongings, like rugs near windows, curtains, and even furniture.

Awnings also provide increased living space at your home, or increased storage or work space at your business. You can add patio furniture under an awning and create more space for you and your family to enjoy. You may want to consider adding a larger awning on the side or back of your house to make more room for comfortable outdoor living space.

Another benefit of installing awnings is that it will protect you better from the elements. Sometimes rain can run down the sides of your home or business and cause water to build up in areas you don’t want water buildup. An awning will help move the rain and distribute it more evenly, which will help protect any items you have near those areas.

As you can see, there are many great benefits of installing awnings on your home or your business. At Carolina Awning and Tent Company, we can personalize your awnings. Contact us today for all your awning, sign, and tarp needs!