Q: What are the different types of awnings?

• <div><p>Awnings are either fixed or retractable and can be paired with a variety of cover materials. Fixed awnings are a permanent outdoor feature of a building. These are highly durable and require ongoing maintenance. Once installed, the position of this awning cannot be changed.</p><p>Retractable awnings are more popular than fixed awnings since the cover can open and close. This allows homeowners to open and close the awning, depending on the weather. When not in use, it can be closed to allow for extra space.</p></div>

Q: Should I get an awning or a pergola?

• <div><p>It depends on how you&rsquo;ll use it. Both awnings and pergolas create shelter in outdoor areas, but pergolas have grid-style roofs, which are more open than awnings and not as effective at blocking out UV rays and precipitation. Also, pergolas are permanent structures, so you can&rsquo;t put them away when you aren&rsquo;t using them (unlike retractable awnings).</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of fabric awnings?

• <div><p>Fabric awnings provide shade, reduce energy costs, and enhance outdoor aesthetics.</p></div>

Q: Can you just replace the fabric on an awning?

• <div><p>Yes, you can replace just the fabric on an awning without having to replace the entire awning frame and hardware. This process will take a professional about one to two hours. If you want to DIY, it could take longer, especially for large or retractable awnings. Replacing the fabric on an awning can improve the look of your home and help naturally cool your interior and exterior spaces.</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>

Better Environmental Solutions, LLC

Better Environmental Solutions, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

2005 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Better Environmental Solutions, LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction, that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We carry different grades of products to fit in different budgets. Call us today, to learn more about how we can help you!

"friendly, good suggestions for improvements"

William W on July 2025

Welcome to Better Environmental Solutions, LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction, that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We carry different grades of products to fit in different budgets. Call us today, to learn more about how we can help you!

"friendly, good suggestions for improvements"

William W on July 2025

Kool View Company, Inc.

Kool View Company, Inc.

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

1973 years of experience

Since 1973, Kool View Company, Inc., has been providing homeowners with high quality, superior and affordable home improvement products. We are the most experienced sunroom contractors in Wisconsin, having put up over 1,500 sunrooms in Wisconsin and Illinois. If you have a unique design in mind for your new patio or sunroom, you have come to the right place! With our expert engineering, constant research and development, along with our trained staff of designers and craftsmen, Kool View Company, Inc., is in the position to make your dream room an energy efficient reality. Kool View Company, Inc., also specializes in replacement windows, window treatments and basement remodeling helping you both enhance the interior and exterior of your home. Whether you are looking to improve your homes curb appeal, increase outdoor living space or reduce energy costs,Kool View Company, Inc., can make your turn your dream home into a reality.

"Great to work with. Very happy with the finished project. Would use them again."

Peter B on October 2022

Since 1973, Kool View Company, Inc., has been providing homeowners with high quality, superior and affordable home improvement products. We are the most experienced sunroom contractors in Wisconsin, having put up over 1,500 sunrooms in Wisconsin and Illinois. If you have a unique design in mind for your new patio or sunroom, you have come to the right place! With our expert engineering, constant research and development, along with our trained staff of designers and craftsmen, Kool View Company, Inc., is in the position to make your dream room an energy efficient reality. Kool View Company, Inc., also specializes in replacement windows, window treatments and basement remodeling helping you both enhance the interior and exterior of your home. Whether you are looking to improve your homes curb appeal, increase outdoor living space or reduce energy costs,Kool View Company, Inc., can make your turn your dream home into a reality.

"Great to work with. Very happy with the finished project. Would use them again."

Peter B on October 2022

The OTA Company

The OTA Company

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

1876 years of experience

We here at OTA Company take pride in our work, and always pay attention to the minor details. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. We have been in business since 1876 and are 4th generation family ran business. For prompt and professional work, call us for your awning needs!

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Kurt B on June 2020

We here at OTA Company take pride in our work, and always pay attention to the minor details. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. We have been in business since 1876 and are 4th generation family ran business. For prompt and professional work, call us for your awning needs!

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Kurt B on June 2020

Action Pro Window & Gutter Cleaning services Inc

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Action Pro Window & Gutter Cleaning services Inc

4.89(

168

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

Action Professional Window & Gutter Cleaning Service Inc. has served Madison and the Dane County area for over 30 years. We provide a variety of services for homeowners and businesses. We specialize in professional gutter cleaning and repair along with installing gutters covers that come with a 5-year warranty on parts AND LABOR. We clean siding and remove graffiti and grime from most any structure. We also pressure wash decks and fences. Let us also quote your snow removal needs too. Our top priority is providing full and complete customer satisfaction.

"This is an outstanding business and I would highly recommend them. I hired them several years ago to power wash my sister's huge house which was filthy on the outside. The team hand washed the whole house and worked so hard in 90 degree heat. They took a lot of pride in their work and did an outstanding job. The neighbors would walk by the house afterward and would not be able to put their hand on why it looked so good and when I told them it was because of the power wash that was done they wanted to know who did the work so they could make note of the company if they needed work done in the future. They have also done numerous gutter cleanings on my house and are reasonable priced, very professional, and do a very thorough job. The rep even made sure to get some of the dust from the shingles that had been in my gutter for a while scraped off so that it would not build up even further. I have never had a gutter company do that! I give this company my highest compliments. They are a pleasure to do business with."

Laurie O on December 2021

Action Professional Window & Gutter Cleaning Service Inc. has served Madison and the Dane County area for over 30 years. We provide a variety of services for homeowners and businesses. We specialize in professional gutter cleaning and repair along with installing gutters covers that come with a 5-year warranty on parts AND LABOR. We clean siding and remove graffiti and grime from most any structure. We also pressure wash decks and fences. Let us also quote your snow removal needs too. Our top priority is providing full and complete customer satisfaction.

"This is an outstanding business and I would highly recommend them. I hired them several years ago to power wash my sister's huge house which was filthy on the outside. The team hand washed the whole house and worked so hard in 90 degree heat. They took a lot of pride in their work and did an outstanding job. The neighbors would walk by the house afterward and would not be able to put their hand on why it looked so good and when I told them it was because of the power wash that was done they wanted to know who did the work so they could make note of the company if they needed work done in the future. They have also done numerous gutter cleanings on my house and are reasonable priced, very professional, and do a very thorough job. The rep even made sure to get some of the dust from the shingles that had been in my gutter for a while scraped off so that it would not build up even further. I have never had a gutter company do that! I give this company my highest compliments. They are a pleasure to do business with."

Laurie O on December 2021

Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Madison

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37

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Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Madison

4.51(

37

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Customers say: Super punctual

1953 years of experience

There’s never been a better time to transform you home with Champion of Madison! Think of us as a one-stop shop for everything you need to beautify your home’s exterior: windows, sunrooms, siding, roofing and doors. Only Champion offers the superior energy efficiency of Comfort 365 Windows, industry-leading limited lifetime guarantee, and award winning products made in the USA. For over 60 years, Champion has been manufacturing and installing quality windows, doors and sunrooms while creating a seamless experience for our customers. More than 9 out of 10 customers recommend Champion. Not only do Champion products enhance your curb appeal, but can also lower your energy bills, improve the comfort level of your home and reward you with a high return on your investment. Experience the difference Champion products can make for your home today! ENERGY STAR®, NSA, AAMA, Installation Experts, VSI, BBB, NFRC

Milwaukee Gutterglove LLC

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202

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Milwaukee Gutterglove LLC

4.37(

202

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Customers say: Terrific value

2005 years of experience

Gutterglove of Milwaukee is proud to have served homeowners throughout the Greater Milwaukee area for over 10 years. With the Gutterglove system, you will experience what many others have in knowing what it’s like to finally eliminate clogged gutters and the damage that they can cause to your home.

Hometown Glass & Improvements, Inc.

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Hometown Glass & Improvements, Inc.

4.63(

8

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Customers say: Quality work

1955 years of experience

Here at Hometown Glass and Improvement Inc. we have 22 employees dedicated to providing quality products/services to our loyal customers. We also provide a 24 hour emergency service where possible. This can include board-ups and sealing up openings.

Classic Copper Works

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Classic Copper Works

3.69(

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Customers say: Quality work

2000 years of experience

Classic Copper Works uses time honored German copper smith techniques handed down from father to son and passed on to our highly skilled artisans. We specialize in the fabrication of custom copper & bronze products and other metal specialties. WE DO NOT OFFER REPAIR SERVICES OF ANY KIND. Additional phone number - (888) 908-5339.

"Ordered and paid for custom awning that was to take 5 weeks. Its now been 16 weeks and still waiting. Owner is at best noncommunicable and at worst, rude. I'm now wondering if this is a scam and not a real business."

rick k on March 2025

Classic Copper Works uses time honored German copper smith techniques handed down from father to son and passed on to our highly skilled artisans. We specialize in the fabrication of custom copper & bronze products and other metal specialties. WE DO NOT OFFER REPAIR SERVICES OF ANY KIND. Additional phone number - (888) 908-5339.

"Ordered and paid for custom awning that was to take 5 weeks. Its now been 16 weeks and still waiting. Owner is at best noncommunicable and at worst, rude. I'm now wondering if this is a scam and not a real business."

rick k on March 2025

Retractableawnings

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Retractableawnings

4.64(

11

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Retractableawnings.com® is considered a RETRACTABLE awning industry expert hired by architects, landscape architects, exterior/interior designers, builders and contractors worldwide on a consulting basis. Retractableawnings.com® is a specialty fabricator, distributor & installer of all types of exterior RETRACTABLE sun, rain, wind, bug & snow protection systems including but not limited to: ≡ Retractable folding lateral arm awnings ≡ Retractable patio and deck pergola cover systems ≡ Retractable vertical drop arm awnings ≡ Retractable screens ≡ Retractable canopy awnings ≡ Retractable telescopic awnings ≡ Retractable side arm awnings ≡ Retractable free standing awnings ≡ Retractable louver roof systems ≡ Retractable shade sail systems ≡ Retractable skylight cover systems ≡ Rotating louver roof systems ≡ Electric & motorized awnings In business for 38 years and a Better Business Bureau member for 32 years without a single active complaint on file and an A+ rating. Retractableawnings.com® also maintains a 12 year A rating on Angi.com (f/k/a Angieslist.com). The above ratings are the highest ratings available on both websites. We ship & install worldwide and have a database of installers worldwide at www.awninginstallers.com (owned by Retractableawnings.com®) Inc.com verified profile at: https://www.inc.com/profile/retractableawnings-com Memberships Include: ● Professional Awnings Manufacturers Association - PAMA member ● American Institute of Architects - AIA Allied member ● American Society of Landscape Architects - ASLA Allied member ● Advanced Textiles Association - ATA member ● Better Business Bureau - BBB member Retractableawnings.com® offers proprietary 3D rendering technology which provides a visual 3D rendering of what our products will look like on a home or commercial building. In addition, we offer our exclusive custom built awning advisor at this link: https://www.retractableawnings.com/choose-your-awning.html

"I ordered LED lights for my awning at the time of purchase and paid in advance. The lights were not included at a cost of $1700. They will not return my calls."

kevin h on January 2025

Retractableawnings.com® is considered a RETRACTABLE awning industry expert hired by architects, landscape architects, exterior/interior designers, builders and contractors worldwide on a consulting basis. Retractableawnings.com® is a specialty fabricator, distributor & installer of all types of exterior RETRACTABLE sun, rain, wind, bug & snow protection systems including but not limited to: ≡ Retractable folding lateral arm awnings ≡ Retractable patio and deck pergola cover systems ≡ Retractable vertical drop arm awnings ≡ Retractable screens ≡ Retractable canopy awnings ≡ Retractable telescopic awnings ≡ Retractable side arm awnings ≡ Retractable free standing awnings ≡ Retractable louver roof systems ≡ Retractable shade sail systems ≡ Retractable skylight cover systems ≡ Rotating louver roof systems ≡ Electric & motorized awnings In business for 38 years and a Better Business Bureau member for 32 years without a single active complaint on file and an A+ rating. Retractableawnings.com® also maintains a 12 year A rating on Angi.com (f/k/a Angieslist.com). The above ratings are the highest ratings available on both websites. We ship & install worldwide and have a database of installers worldwide at www.awninginstallers.com (owned by Retractableawnings.com®) Inc.com verified profile at: https://www.inc.com/profile/retractableawnings-com Memberships Include: ● Professional Awnings Manufacturers Association - PAMA member ● American Institute of Architects - AIA Allied member ● American Society of Landscape Architects - ASLA Allied member ● Advanced Textiles Association - ATA member ● Better Business Bureau - BBB member Retractableawnings.com® offers proprietary 3D rendering technology which provides a visual 3D rendering of what our products will look like on a home or commercial building. In addition, we offer our exclusive custom built awning advisor at this link: https://www.retractableawnings.com/choose-your-awning.html

"I ordered LED lights for my awning at the time of purchase and paid in advance. The lights were not included at a cost of $1700. They will not return my calls."

kevin h on January 2025