Year-Round Protection & Timeless Elegance
Elevate your home's charm and functionality with fixed awnings from Goodwin-Cole. Our elegant, permanently mounted awnings deliver dependable shade, weather protection, and architectural beauty over your windows and entryways.
All awnings consist of a sturdy metal frame structure and then depending on the design, the awning’s canopy may be made of durable outdoor fabric or solid metal panels. Fixed awnings attach to the building façade and do not require posts or beams, unlike patio covers which are more like a roof extension supported by posts.
By focusing on both functional shade and aesthetic enhancement, fixed awnings can significantly improve a home’s comfort and curb appeal.
Styles & Shapes
Customize your home's exterior with our distinctive awning shapes, each carefully designed for aesthetic appeal and practical functionality:
Traditional
Simple and versatile, this classic angled design provides effective shade and complements a wide range of home styles. Options include decorative valances, boxed ends, or straight ends for tailored elegance.
Bullnose
Rounded edges give a soft, inviting appearance, ideal for adding gentle curves to your home's architecture while providing substantial shade.
Dome
Graceful, curved shape adds sophistication and charm, ideal for highlighting windows, entryways, and decorative architectural details..
Elongated
Extended shape provides broader coverage, perfect for wide windows or expansive entryways, adding a sophisticated look with enhanced shade protection.
Quarter Round
This unique curved shape projects elegance and offers excellent sun and rain protection, suitable for windows and doorways requiring a decorative flair.
Concave
Inward-curving shape provides a stylish, traditional appearance, suitable for adding character to classic or historic homes.
Waterfall
Offers a smooth, flowing design that gently cascades from the building, enhancing contemporary or transitional home designs.
Box
Sleek and modern, this structured shape delivers robust protection and a clean architectural statement, suitable for contemporary homes.
Spearhead
Elegant and decorative, this traditional design with ornate spear-tipped supports brings classic charm and visual interest to any entrance.
Fabric Options
At Goodwin-Cole, we understand that fixed awnings are more than just practical - they’re part of your home’s personality. That’s why we offer a curated selection of premium outdoor fabrics that combine lasting durability with tailored beauty. Whether you're seeking vibrant stripes for curb appeal or subtle solids that blend into your exterior, our fabrics are engineered to handle sun, rain, and time with confidence.
From high-performance acrylics that breathe easy under California sun to rugged vinyls built for all-weather toughness, each fabric we offer is selected for its visual appeal and real-world resilience. Not sure what’s right for your needs? We make the choice easy with clear options for UV protection, water resistance, maintenance needs, and more—all backed by our expert recommendations and more than a century of shade experience.
Popular Colors
Solution-Dyed Acrylic Fabrics
Solution-dyed acrylic fabrics are the gold standard in style and sun protection. These breathable, woven textiles are crafted by dyeing the fibers before they're spun into fabric—resulting in color that stays true through years of UV exposure. They offer a soft, upscale appearance with exceptional fade resistance and excellent mold and mildew protection. Ideal for homeowners seeking elegant looks with minimal upkeep, this fabric is perfect for sunny areas and adds a timeless touch to traditional awning styles..
Laminated Polyester Fabrics
When performance takes priority, laminated polyester delivers. Designed for strength and structure, this fabric type offers superior resistance to water, mold, and fading—making it a dependable choice for exposed locations and all-weather performance. While it lacks the textile feel of acrylics, its layered construction offers superior form retention and support. Ideal for fixed awnings where longevity and utility outweigh softness, this material is often used in specialty or heavy-duty installations.
Fixed Metal Awnings
Metal fixed awnings are commonly made from aluminum (or sometimes steel) panels formed into a canopy shape. One popular style is the standing seam metal awning, which uses interlocking metal panels with raised seams, resembling a miniature metal roof. You’ll often see these above windows or entries on homes and businesses where a sleek, durable accent is desired.
The big advantage of metal awnings is their exceptional durability and low maintenance. A well-made metal awning can last for decades with little upkeep (no fabric to replace or resew) and is highly resistant to wind, rain, and sun. The metal panels are typically powder-coated or painted with durable finishes in any color to complement your home.
Metal awnings also do an excellent job of blocking sun; in fact, installing standing seam metal awnings over windows and doors can significantly reduce interior heat gain similar to fabric ones, thus saving on cooling costs.
Fixed Awning Mounting and Installation
We professionally install our fixed awnings to ensure they are securely anchored. The process involves attaching the awning’s frame to your home's exterior wall with heavy-duty brackets, bolts, or other fasteners appropriate for the wall material. The attachment points are ideally into studs, rafters, or masonry, since the awning must support its own weight plus wind or snow loads. In some cases, steel support rods or columns may be added (especially for very large awnings or canopy-style installations) to carry the load.
Once mounted, a stationary awning becomes a permanent part of the structure – providing shade and shelter year-round. A well-installed fixed awning is very stable and built to withstand weather in our area.
Because installation is critical to longevity, we fabricate and install the awning for you, ensuring it’s done to code and safely secured.
Fixed Awning Uses
One great thing about fixed awnings is their versatility – they can be placed in many areas around the home for practical benefit. Some common uses include:
Shading Windows
Installing fixed awnings above your windows dramatically reduces interior heat and glare, ensuring rooms remain comfortable even in peak sunlight. By effectively blocking harsh sun rays, these awnings protect your furniture and flooring from UV damage and fading, and can reduce solar heat gain by up to 77% on west-facing windows. Besides practical comfort and energy savings, window awnings add appealing architectural detail to your home, enhancing its overall charm and curb appeal.
Covering Doors & Entrances
Fixed awnings installed above doors create inviting entryways sheltered from sun and rain, ensuring guests and family can comfortably enter and exit your home in any weather. These awnings protect your doorway and threshold from water runoff, helping keep your entrances dry and clean. A stylish awning, such as a dome over the front door or a sleek metal awning over a side entrance, also enhances your home's visual appeal, creating a welcoming, architecturally integrated feature.
Sheltering Patios & Decks
Larger fixed awnings offer an elegant solution for shading patios, decks, or outdoor dining areas, creating comfortable open-air spaces protected from direct sun and light rain. These durable structures extend your living area outdoors, allowing you to enjoy meals, entertain guests, or simply relax in shaded comfort even on warm, sunny days or during a summer drizzle. Unlike retractable solutions, fixed awnings provide continuous, dependable coverage without the need for adjustments or removal, creating a permanent outdoor retreat at home.
Accent & Protecting Other Areas
Versatile and stylish, fixed awnings can be customized to add shade, protection, and visual interest to nearly any outdoor space. Use them to accent bay windows, garage doors, or driveway gates, bringing architectural detail and functional shading to otherwise overlooked areas. Fixed awnings can also serve beautifully as standalone garden structures, providing attractive shelter for outdoor cooking areas, play zones, or seating spots, effortlessly enhancing your home’s outdoor aesthetics and usability.
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