Navigating the options: A guide to commercial awnings 

-Commercial awnings are versatile additions that can greatly improve the appearance and functionality of business properties. Shoreline Awnings & Patio, serving Santa Maria, and the entire area between Monterey and Ventura, recently released a guide to awnings, storefronts, and shade structures for every aspect of commercial buildings.

Awnings are widely used to boost brand recognition and storefront appeal. Businesses such as retail, restaurants, lodging, wineries, industrial facilities, and event venues all benefit from the advantages of awnings:

• Enhancing visibility by displaying the company name and logo.
• Creating a welcoming, protective entrance for customers.
• Elevating customer experiences.
• Improving the building’s aesthetic appeal with designs to match the building’s architectural style.
• Adding a touch of luxury and sophistication to the property

Awnings, storefront covers, and shade structures offers cost-effective, versatile, durable, and low-maintenance solutions including:

• Creating usable outdoor space for pleasant and comfortable customer experiences.
• Temperature control, blocking sun and heat.
• Adapting to changing weather conditions.
• Lowering interior summer temperatures next to windows and doors.
• Protecting outdoor furniture from sun and weather damage.

The combination of visual appeal and quality customer experiences is an important factor in encouraging customer loyalty.

What are the options for commercial awnings?

Often seen on building fronts, awnings offer much more. Shoreline’s experience in designing and installing awnings for Santa Maria and other California regions provides unique insights to help clients choose the best awnings and shade coverings. Options include:

• Entrance awnings extend usable space, offering shade and protection, ideal for high-traffic businesses.
• Window awnings, though smaller, enhance visual appeal and offer practical benefits such as interior shade and temperature control.
• Fixed awnings, permanently attached, provide consistent shade and come in various shapes like domes and quarter barrels.
• Retractable awnings can extend or retract as needed, with options like wind sensors and timers for automatic control.
• Metal awnings, usually aluminum or steel, are durable and weather-resistant.
• Fabric awnings offer a customizable, softer look with various colors, patterns, and materials, ideal for branding.
• Canopies are large coverings supported by columns, providing extensive coverage for entrances and walkways.
• Outdoor seating awnings create comfortable areas for dining, commonly used by restaurants and cafes.
• Walkway awnings protect pedestrians between buildings, vehicles, or outdoor corridors, perfect for alleys and courtyards.

Awnings are just the beginning

Shoreline Awnings & Patio has shade solutions to cover a variety of outdoor spaces. From al fresco dining to activities and events, the Santa Maria awning creative team has it covered.

• Shade sails are an investment in elegance for outdoor venues. Shoreline custom-designed sails bring contemporary sophistication to the premises and offer a cost-effective shading solution when compared to traditional construction methods.
• Pergolas and gazebos offer elegance and privacy for outdoor events.
• Customized patio covers and enclosures include a variety of choices from solid to adjustable patio covers, lattice, adjustable tension and sliding covers, and drop shades.
• Custom-designed ironwork for accenting awnings, storefronts, and outdoor spaces.

Building on a foundation that has been serving customers since 1986, the Shoreline team uses advanced technologies, premium materials, and a focus on quality and innovation. Working from its production facility in Paso Robles, the company offers personalized attention and customized design, manufacturing, and installation for every customer. The products offered by the company are versatile, seamlessly interchangeable from commercial to home, and come with a transferable Lifetime Warranty.

Shoreline Awnings & Patio, Inc.
3514 Combine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-4110