Stucco/Siding Homes Stucco houses are very common as they are very resistant to heat, durable, and inexpensive to make. There are pros and cons to having a stucco home, and with the proper maintenance, it can be a very good option for a home.  However, when it comes to attaching our awnings on stucco homes, it is not so easy. Though made up of the similar properties as concrete, unlike concrete - which is extremely hard and dense -, stucco is a very breathable material and cannot hold much weight at all.  Vinyl siding is also a go to choice [...]

Fabric, Aluminum, Wood Awnings vs Canofix Some of the most common awnings we have seen are fabric awnings, aluminium awnings, and wooden structures. Though good at offering coverage from the rain and snow, these types of awnings also have the downside of giving too much coverage from the sun. And thus not letting any natural light seep into the home. Many of our customers have mentioned that they did not expect the lack of natural light to be an issue when getting their fabric, aluminium, or wood awnings initially. But over time, they found themselves wishing for more natural [...]

In our previous post, we talked about the most common uses for our awnings: above door awnings, window awnings, and basement stair awnings. However, there are many more ways to use our awnings. Some different ways our customers have used our awnings are: Basement well covers Outdoor BBQ covers Walkways In these situations, our customers chose to use our awnings in order to allow light in to the areas they wished to cover, while being strong and durable enough to weather the Canadian weather. Clear or Brown?We offer [...]

Awnings are an practical and aesthetic exterior cover for your house. Our awnings are permanent awnings that provide UV protection to ensure safe shade from the sun. Most importantly-being based in Canada- our awnings are durable, impact resistant, and weatherproof. The awnings are able to withstand extreme temperatures and provide protection through the highs and lows of Canadian weather. Polycarbonate is lightweight, crystal-clear material panel that allows light to seep through (like glass) while offering protection from UV rays and with the added benefit for being virtually unbreakable. This material is commonly used in [...]

2023! We are nearly halfway through what marks year 11 of our business. Very thankful to celebrate another year of being in business. We have successfully completed another year at the National Home Show and had so much fun meeting everyone—around 85 000 of you—and we look forward to meeting everyone next year! Highlights: Tesla / EV Charger Cover At the National Home Show, we met a customer who, upon seeing our awnings, knew that this was exactly what he needed for his Tesla charger. Though Tesla chargers are waterproof, living in Canada, he [...]