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Spring 2008
See
The 2007 Spring Bulletin
Awnings
and awning service In South Alabama including Mobile, Baldwin,
Escambia, Monroe,Washington County
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Streetscape
Enhancement
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 Sawyer
Furniture sits on Wilson Avenue, the main thoroughfare at the
heart of the city of Prichard. Recently, the city has launched
the Prichard Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project, aimed
at bringing both an economic and aesthetic revitalization to
the city and its businesses. This project called for the removal
of the aging metal canopies that had long sheltered the side-walks
and a dramatic renovation of the entire block of storefronts
with new paint colors on the walls.
Removing the old canopies gave the street a much more open feel
but it also created a new problem for Sawyer Furniture, whose
large glass storefront was now left exposed to a great deal
of sun and rain. To address this concern, Sawyer Furniture set
its sites on an awning, something that the mayor and city officials
had referred to in their streetscape planning as a “Fairhope”
feel. Not only would the awning efficiently solve Sawyer’s
problem, it would also help reshape the
look of their storefront..
Sawyer Furniture
was looking for a durable and traditional style awning to provide
the maximum shade and weather protection. Artcraft Awning Company
suggested they add a center marquee to the awning so it could
do even more. The striped sides of the marquee provide an eye-catch-ing
and sophisticated look accenting the signage on the front face.
John Jones of Sawyer Furniture is quite happy with the storefront’s
new appearance, saying that the awning has
“changed the whole look of the building”. |
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Comfort
and Beauty
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  As
the renovations in Prichard demonstrate, downtownFairhope
has become a source of inspiration for many cities hoping
to beautify their environments. A quick drive through Fairhope
will reveal that part of the city’s charm comes from
the prevalence and variety of awnings that adorn its storefronts.
Businesses are not the only users of awnings in creating a
distinctive look. Many Private residences in Fairhope, such
as the home of Marti and Ned Schnacke, incorporate awnings
both as a design element and to provide more basic practical
benefits.
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Comfort
and Beauty
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 The
Schnacke’s were interested in awnings to protect newly
installed wood and glass doors that had an insufficient eave
overhang for protection from the elements. They chose convex
style awnings  with
vibrant stripe patterns. The
awnings provide both visual appeal and excellent cover from
the sun and rain. Mrs. Schnackealso covered the patio furniture
cushions in the same awning fabric which gives the entire
outdoor living space a comfortable and pleasing décor.
With their awnings in place, the Schnacke’s have a charming
and enjoyable patio space.
Artcraft
Awning Company, a division of Engineered Textile Products,
Inc., is a Professional Manufacturer of Awnings
and Canopies proudly serving the Gulf of Mexico Regions of
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Northwest Florida.
See
our 2007 Spring Bulletin
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