How To Update Old Aluminum Awnings

I don t know how well paint would stick to them.

How to update old aluminum awnings. I ve recently had some repairs and refurbishments completed on my aluminum sided home after a tree fell on my property. Because they are outside and exposed to the weather awnings will occasionally have to be repainted. Awnings are often made out of a metal including aluminum. Aluminum awnings are maintenance free and are guaranteed to not chip fade crack peel or blister.

Awnings are generally used to provide protection over windows and outside doors. Luckily there was no major structural damage but the repairs included minor roof work new siding on the front of the house and replacement of the storm door and an awning over the front porch that got crushed. The awnings offer wonderful protection from the rain on the windows as well. I think those awnings are aluminum.

It might end up peeling off which would be worse. Give us a call for your free quote today. Update the look of your old canvas awnings with brand new aluminum awnings. I d leave them as is i think they will grow on you.

However when we started to prep that side of the house for painting and we removed the awnings every little sprinkle hit the windows and there was no keeping them open. Go to your local neighborhood paint store and get the recommendation of a paint professional as to exactly what product to use and then test it out in an inconspicuous area. I could leave the windows open in a light rain when the awnings were there offering protection. Then after all that if the awnings still look off i would experiment with adding a exterior grade clear protective finish on top of the existing paint.