Guides for building teams
Practical notes on specifying, bidding and installing commercial aluminum canopies, sunshades and screens.
How GCs Get a Canopy or Sunshade Bid Within 2 Business Days
What to send so your aluminum canopy, sunshade or equipment screen scope is priced within 2 business days, plus submittal and production timelines.
Which Architectural Shade System Is Right for Your Business
How to choose an architectural shade system for a commercial property: canopies, sunshades, louvers and trellises compared by goal.
Why You Need Aluminum Equipment Screens Planned During Preconstruction
Why equipment screens should be planned in preconstruction: avoid redesign, permit delays and schedule problems on commercial jobs.
How to Maintain Your Aluminum Canopy
How to maintain an aluminum canopy: inspection schedule, cleaning, weatherproofing and corrosion protection tips.
How Do Prefabricated Canopies Save Time During Construction?
How prefabricated aluminum canopies save time during construction: less field work, faster installs and fewer schedule risks.
Using Aluminum Canopies to Increase Capacity of Open-Air Spaces
Using aluminum canopies to add usable outdoor space for patios, break areas and lounges at commercial properties.
Basking in the Bahamas: Exploring the Charm and Functionality of Bahama Shutters
What Bahama shutters are, how their top-hinged design shades windows, and why they suit warm, sunny climates.
Metal Awnings vs. Canvas or Fabric Awnings
Metal vs. fabric or canvas awnings for commercial buildings: durability, maintenance, safety and cost compared.
Guide to Awning Maintenance: How to Clean Aluminum Awnings
How to clean and maintain aluminum awnings: simple steps and schedules to keep commercial awnings in good condition.
How Long Do Aluminum Awnings Last? The Average Life Span of an Awning
How long aluminum awnings last, what affects their lifespan, and maintenance tips to keep a commercial awning looking new.
Balancing Privacy and Views: Aluminum Sunshades as Functional Privacy Screens
How aluminum sunshades work as privacy screens, blocking sightlines and sun while keeping views and daylight.
Sun Control and Shading Design in Architecture
Sun control and shading design in architecture: how exterior shading improves energy efficiency and comfort in commercial buildings.
Custom vs. Prefabricated Aluminum Sunshades: Decoding the Best Option for Your Building
Custom vs. prefabricated aluminum sunshades: cost, lead time and design flexibility compared to find the best fit for your building.
What Are the Benefits of a Commercial Carport as Covered Parking?
The benefits of commercial aluminum carports for covered parking: tenant and employee comfort, vehicle protection and property value.
Steel vs. Aluminum Architectural Sunshades
Steel vs. aluminum architectural sunshades: weight, corrosion, cost and maintenance compared for commercial buildings.
The Most Common Places Sunshades and Canopies Are Installed
The most common places sunshades and canopies are installed on commercial buildings, from entries and windows to walkways.
Benefits of an Aluminum Trellis – Pergola
The benefits of an aluminum trellis or pergola for commercial properties, and how it compares to wood and vinyl.
The Benefits of Exterior Sun Control Devices
The benefits of exterior sun control devices for commercial buildings: comfort, energy savings and building value.
Aluminum Sunshades: The Smart Way to Save on Energy Costs
How aluminum sunshades cut cooling loads and energy costs by blocking solar heat before it reaches the glass.
Advantages of Architectural Aluminum Sunshades
The advantages of architectural aluminum sunshades: energy savings, glare control, durability and design flexibility.
Why Should Your Business Use Aluminum Sunshades?
Why businesses use aluminum sunshades: lower energy bills, less glare, durability and a stronger building image.