How To Update Old Metal Awnings

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.

How to update old metal awnings.

Maybe all you need is a few simple additions or changes. Widely available by the 1950s aluminum awnings were touted as longer lasting and lower maintenance than traditional awnings. Though canvas awnings continued to be used on contemporary buildings new types were often selected to do the job aluminum and fiberglass awnings. Studying vintage homes from the 20 s 40 s in the colonial revival style i found several examples of window awnings.

The striped ones were wonderfully charming. Here are ten curb appeal updates you can do to help down play what is unappealing or make the unchangeable something you love. Whack the boards with a mallet to push them up as straight as possible. Add something of large scale to your front porch.

Prop a board up on either side of the awning under it like posts to support the awning s weight if it s heavy. Throw a little fresh mulch down shape the bushes and a distribute a flat of some bright spring plantings for color here and there.