What are the benefits of an awning?

• <div><p>Awnings offer a number of benefits, including:</p><ul><li><p>Reduced summer home cooling costs with lower solar heat gains</p></li><li><p>Protection from sun, rain, and snow damage</p></li><li><p>Increased curb appeal for your home</p></li></ul><p>Keep in mind that awnings also have drawbacks, including the potential to reduce your view, block natural light, and create new occasional home maintenance needs.</p></div>

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Q: Should I install retractable awnings myself?

• <div><p>If you're handy, it might be worth trying to install retractable awnings yourself. Just keep in mind that motorized retractable awnings require much more know-how, and the risk of something costly going wrong (such as damaging your new awnings) is higher.</p><p>Mechanical awnings should be easy to install for the average person with some handyman skills.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance do fabric awnings require?

• <div><p>Clean regularly with mild soap and water, and retract during severe weather to prevent damage.</p></div>

Q: Can awnings handle heavy rain?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not a good idea to allow heavy rain to fall on your awning, as puddling can occur and overload the awning. Your awning should be able to handle a light rain, though you should allow it to dry out before retracting it or open it to dry as soon as the rain stops. As always, consult manufacturer guidelines for using and caring for your awning.</p></div>

Q: How do I find a good patio company?

• <div><p>You can start your search for a reputable patio company by finding providers in your area with positive ratings online and few, if any, complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Once you narrow down your search, contact the companies and ask for examples of their past work, as well as a list of references. The examples will show you the quality of the work you can expect and how professional the finished product will be, and contacting previous customers will give you an idea of the service you can expect throughout the process.</p></div>

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Last update on July 10, 2023

Reviewed in July 2023
Dan didnâ t outstanding job on my project. His communication was outstanding. He kept me up to date when the weather got bad on the concrete. Couldnâ t be happier with his project. I love my new patio and sidewalk. You I wont go wrong hiring him., and he is a veteran, which in my book makes...
Dan and The Man
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Reviewed in April 2022
IT WENT TERRIBLE!!! I can go on and on and on about how unprofessional this company and Mike himself is. He didn't complete the work he said he would. Told me it would take 2 days and its been 4 weeks. He cut up my concrete patio and re poured concrete that looks like crap! All of my broken...
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Reviewed in June 2020
The driveway and patio look great, but he ruined my front yard in the process. Six phone calls and 3 letters later, over the course of the last 8 months, and he still hasn't come to fix my yard. I finally had to hire a landscaper to make it look nice again.
SANDERS QUALITY CONCRETE
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Reviewed in April 2016
<p>They did five main things I always look for.</p> <p>Work was very high quality , Justin might be the best young man I have ever seen run a Bobcat</p> <p>Work came in UNDER the estimate </p> <p>Work was done in a timely fashion even in bad weather</p> <p>The workers were courteous, clean...
Central Paving & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in October 2015
Customer service was excellent! The price floored me but I suppose that's what a patio door costs these days.
The Glass Guru of Colorado Springs
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Reviewed in September 2014
After taking about three month to finally begin the project (well over twice the amount of time I was told) the workers severed a phone line. The phone company came out and fixed the problem, but I now had a phone line laying across a portion of the newly constructed patio. Maxedon was informed...
MAXEDON LANDSCAPING
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Borealis Mobile Welding

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Serving Mattoon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"I got a good job and I will use again"

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"I called Ace Painting & Handyman, and Roman promptly answered the phone. I asked if he could caulk my bathtub, he took my address, and was at my house in minutes because as luck would have it, he had just completed a job a block north of me.
He and his crew did the caulking on the spot, had it done in just a few minutes, and did an outstanding job. I was so pleased with his promptness and efficiency, that before he left I talked with him about some other work I would like done. He is friendly and easy to talk with. I am extremely happy to have found my forever handyman.
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A & A Construction

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Metal Awning or Patio Cover - Install or ReplaceMetal Awning or Patio Cover - Repair

Serving Mattoon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Our professionalism and quality craftsmanship will earn your trust for a lifetime. We enjoy making all of clients repeat clients. We are known for our prompt service and superior attention to detail. You can be assured you're in good hands with A & A Construction. Call Larry today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Albert Overtons home repair and siding

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Metal Awning or Patio Cover - Install or Replace

Serving Mattoon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Patio Covers questions, answered by experts

If you're handy, it might be worth trying to install retractable awnings yourself. Just keep in mind that motorized retractable awnings require much more know-how, and the risk of something costly going wrong (such as damaging your new awnings) is higher.

Mechanical awnings should be easy to install for the average person with some handyman skills.

Clean regularly with mild soap and water, and retract during severe weather to prevent damage.

It’s not a good idea to allow heavy rain to fall on your awning, as puddling can occur and overload the awning. Your awning should be able to handle a light rain, though you should allow it to dry out before retracting it or open it to dry as soon as the rain stops. As always, consult manufacturer guidelines for using and caring for your awning.

You can start your search for a reputable patio company by finding providers in your area with positive ratings online and few, if any, complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Once you narrow down your search, contact the companies and ask for examples of their past work, as well as a list of references. The examples will show you the quality of the work you can expect and how professional the finished product will be, and contacting previous customers will give you an idea of the service you can expect throughout the process.

Awnings offer a number of benefits, including:

Reduced summer home cooling costs with lower solar heat gains
Protection from sun, rain, and snow damage
Increased curb appeal for your home

Keep in mind that awnings also have drawbacks, including the potential to reduce your view, block natural light, and create new occasional home maintenance needs.

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