Another Arkansas summertime will soon be upon us, and an awning is a great way for your home or business to beat the heat. An awning dramatically reduces direct sunlight, creates comfortable and cool areas for your family or customers, and can significantly reduce energy costs. However, all awnings are not created equal, and there are a few factors to consider before your purchase:

There are a plethora of ways to get people to notice your business. Marquees always look nice. You can’t go wrong with spotlights. Maybe even one of those giant, inflatable, arm flailing, tube men you see on the side of the road. But how about something that’s more subtle, but can still make your company pop?

Might we recommend that something be an awning? Our ever-growing list of clients would certainly say so. Bonefish Grill, Crye-Leike, 1620 Savoy, and dozens more have given their business a boost with an awning from Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas.

Aside from adding ambiance and attracting attention, commercial fabric awnings can, much like a piece of fine art, communicate so much about the character of your company without saying a single word. Unless you want them to, in which case we can add the text you want to your awning.

What makes Maple Leaf Awnings and Canvas such a trusted name in keeping your outdoor living spaces covered? It could be the awards and recognition we have earned, our 26 years in the business, or it could be the simpler things, like giving our clients free estimates, 10% off shade solutions, or that we’re the leading name in awnings in Central Arkansas.

More plausibly, the reason could be the fabric we use — Sunbrella. Since 1961, Sunbrella fabric has earned a place in the furniture and marine world, but first started in the awning business. That’s over five decades of testing and improving one of the hottest selling and most reliable fabrics.