Can I open my awning in winter?

• <div><p>You can indeed open your awning in winter. It’s a misconception that you can only open retractable awnings in the warmer months. In fact, modern awnings are strong enough to offer a little respite from the snow if you’re someone who enjoys sipping hot cocoa outside on a beautiful winter day. But if a big storm is coming, such as a hurricane or a blizzard, it’s best to close your awning until the weather calms down.</p></div>

Which is less expensive: a pergola or an awning?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-pergola.htm">cost to build a pergola</a> ranges from <b>$2,200 to $6,400</b>, whereas the average cost of an awning ranges from <b>$1,400 to $4,400</b>, meaning that an awning tends to be less expensive to build or install than a pergola. Ultimately, the less expensive option depends on a few factors, including size, quality of materials used, and location.</p></div>

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Q: Can I open my awning in winter?

• <div><p>You can indeed open your awning in winter. It&rsquo;s a misconception that you can only open retractable awnings in the warmer months. In fact, modern awnings are strong enough to offer a little respite from the snow if you&rsquo;re someone who enjoys sipping hot cocoa outside on a beautiful winter day. But if a big storm is coming, such as a hurricane or a blizzard, it&rsquo;s best to close your awning until the weather calms down.</p></div>

Q: Can I repair my awning myself?

• <div><p>Minor fabric patching is DIY-friendly, but frame and mechanical repairs should be professionally handled.</p></div>

Q: When is it too windy for an awning?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to keep your awning retracted if winds are <b>25 miles per hour</b> or more to make sure your awning doesn&rsquo;t sustain irreparable damage due to wind. Some awnings can take winds up to 30 miles per hour without any damage, but it&rsquo;s best to consult the manufacturer&rsquo;s guidance. A good rule of thumb is if it&rsquo;s too windy for you to comfortably stand outside, it&rsquo;s time to bring the awning in.</p></div>

Q: How much does a metal awning installation cost?

• <div><p>Costs range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on size, material, and design.</p></div>

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I have used this company for multiple small projects and every time has been great! Amazing and friendly service, as well as quick. They are my go to for anything I need done.
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Reviewed in December 2023
Dave and his crew were a pleasure to do business with. He was on time, and completed all work as described. I was very impressed by the accuracy of dropping the Redwoods. He was able to drop them across my driveway with pinpoint accuracy, which saved me thousands of dollars, as I didn’t need to...
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Fabulous; since fence was close to our garage and right next to neighbor's garage, it was a tricky situation. S-V was able to modify our gutters and convince the neighbor to allow installation of gutters. Furthermore all of the S-V workmen were observant, helpful and amazing workers. Since...
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Mike put a stationary bike together for me and did a good job.
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Movers were very good, came on time, & customer service was flexible in working with my schedule (and change of schedule.) Excellent company.
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They did amazing work on my friends yard, so I hired them to come do some landscaping and maintenance on our front and back yard. We needed some really large reed bushes and pampas grass taken out, plus the lawn mowed and some bushes trimmed back. They finished the work so quickly and did an...
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"We had a big kitchen remodel with layout changes, so we were a bit nervous at first. Ron made the process a lot easier than expected. He coordinated everything and made sure each step was done properly before moving on. The workmanship is solid, and the finishes look high-end. We?re really happy we chose Ocean Seven Builders!"

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"Joshua is great! I purchased the toilets at Home Depot and arranged for Joshua to pick them up. Well HD Lancaster location only had two of the HE toilets that I wanted, so the 3rd toilet was picked up in the HD Palmdale store. Joshua did all this with pleasure. He was on time, work was completed superbly and cleanup was on point. I will always call on Joshua for my Handyman needs..."

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"On July 18th, 2025, we had a drainage system installed. With various problems in the process, we are so close to finishing the job. Today is 10/13/25, and we are not done yet. The work was fair, but getting it done is getting old. I give a 3-star rating. Todd Flumerfelt"

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Awnings questions, answered by experts

You can indeed open your awning in winter. It’s a misconception that you can only open retractable awnings in the warmer months. In fact, modern awnings are strong enough to offer a little respite from the snow if you’re someone who enjoys sipping hot cocoa outside on a beautiful winter day. But if a big storm is coming, such as a hurricane or a blizzard, it’s best to close your awning until the weather calms down.

Minor fabric patching is DIY-friendly, but frame and mechanical repairs should be professionally handled.

It’s best to keep your awning retracted if winds are 25 miles per hour or more to make sure your awning doesn’t sustain irreparable damage due to wind. Some awnings can take winds up to 30 miles per hour without any damage, but it’s best to consult the manufacturer’s guidance. A good rule of thumb is if it’s too windy for you to comfortably stand outside, it’s time to bring the awning in.

The average cost to build a pergola ranges from $2,200 to $6,400, whereas the average cost of an awning ranges from $1,400 to $4,400, meaning that an awning tends to be less expensive to build or install than a pergola. Ultimately, the less expensive option depends on a few factors, including size, quality of materials used, and location.

Costs range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on size, material, and design.

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