Energy Efficient
Reduce solar heat gain in the summer and in turn, lower your energy bills.
Increase Comfort
Enjoy your patio or deck more comfortably during hot summer months or rainy West Coast weather.
Curb Appeal
Add a touch of style and elegance to your home’s exterior. Choose from a variety of styles.
Home Protection
Awnings can protect your windows, doors, and outdoor furniture from the elements.
If you’re considering adding an awning to your home, it’s important to choose the right type of awning and have it professionally installed to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Contact Modern and our experts will help guide you through the process from start to finish.
Getting to Know Your Awning Options
Awning FAQs
What’s the difference between a window awning from Modern and those sold in big box stores?
The awnings you find in big box stores are typically made with plastic parts and pieces (most likely made in China) that eventually wear and break. The fabrics are ultra thin and prone to tearing and the selection of sizes and fabric choices are very limited. Modern’s awnings are all made using metal components and using industry leading Sunbrella fabrics. Ultimately the defining difference is that our commercial grade retractable awnings last for years and are covered by a 10 year warranty.
What’s a valance?
A valance is the fabric piece that hangs from the front of the awning that offers more protection from the sun.
Can my window awning stay out in the rain?
Modern’s retractable fabric awnings use Sunbrella fabrics which are water resistant (not waterproof). Having the fabric get wet is not a problem, however ensuring that it dries out, especially before furling the awning is important in order to reduce mold build up.
Is the fabric of the window awning waterproof?
Modern’s awnings use Sunbrella fabrics that are water resistant (not waterproof). They do stand up to all weather extremely well and last for 10+ years.
