It’s easy for companies to say the words: We are green. We recycle. We care about our environment. It’s something entirely different to put systems in place which actually reduce your carbon footprint. As a working owner of Awning Works and a mother of two young children, becoming more “green” and recycling whenever possible is […]
Author: Darryl
Make an Architectural Statement with an Awning Works Zome
Finding an outdoor show stopper that is unique, Made in the USA, and functional — all at the same time — can be challenging. Architect Buckminster Fuller is the inspiration behind Awning Works’ new outdoor living product which brings comfort and a unique architectural perspective to a hanging, all-weather canopy which can either be hung […]
What Kind of Wood Did They Use?
The decision is yours. You could tell a long tale, perhaps of driftwood derived from the south shores of Rio De Janeiro, or let them in on your little secret: It isn’t wood at all. There are few things more beautiful and functional in an outdoor living space than a trellis, but these traditionally wooden […]
Looking Back, Looking Ahead. Awning Works and the St. Pete Pier.
Where does the time go? Believe it or not, 2015 marks our 30th year of business here at Awning Works. Reaching this milestone, we will periodically be looking back over the course of the year at some of our favorite or significant projects over the past three decades. For us, it is a way to […]
Clearwater Fabric Design Center Now Open
First of its kind in the Tampa Bay area Awning Works Inc., of Clearwater, Florida, has expanded its showroom to include a fabric design center that is open to the public. The design center includes over 500 fabric books including Sunbrella® fabric, décor fabric, contract fabric for hospitality and health care as well as all […]
Louvered Sunshades Give Landmark Tampa Pool a Face Lift
Exterior Awnings and Shutters Adorn Reopened Davis Islands Facility Roy Jenkins Pool on Davis Islands is back and open for business after years of renovations and restoration. Friday, August 22nd, 2014, marked the culmination of countless hours of phone calls, emails and community work to get this historic pool back into shape for the entire […]