http://retrorenovation.com/2009/07/14/the-history-and-repair-of-window-awnings/ Remodeling, decor and home improvement for old homes Fri, 25 May 2012 14:52:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://retrorenovation.com/2009/07/14/the-history-and-repair-of-window-awnings/comment-page-1/#comment-123955 IMissLiberty Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:20:49 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=15129#comment-123955 Did you ever sell your awnings? I'm in the same boat, I have some vertical slatted heavy duty aluminum awnings from a mid-century house that I need to sell. I don't feel good about trying to ship them anywhere, so I guess I'm looking for a local buyer. They don't fit my house or I would keep them. Did you ever sell your awnings? I’m in the same boat, I have some vertical slatted heavy duty aluminum awnings from a mid-century house that I need to sell. I don’t feel good about trying to ship them anywhere, so I guess I’m looking for a local buyer. They don’t fit my house or I would keep them.

]]> http://retrorenovation.com/2009/07/14/the-history-and-repair-of-window-awnings/comment-page-1/#comment-117460 pam kueber Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:11:52 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=15129#comment-117460 Celia, see this story: http://retrorenovation.com/2011/06/27/11-places-to-buy-aluminum-awnings-including-from-two-companies-in-business-since-1946-and-1948/ good luck! Celia, see this story: http://retrorenovation.com/2011/06/27/11-places-to-buy-aluminum-awnings-including-from-two-companies-in-business-since-1946-and-1948/ good luck!

]]> http://retrorenovation.com/2009/07/14/the-history-and-repair-of-window-awnings/comment-page-1/#comment-117423 Celia Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:34:30 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=15129#comment-117423 I live in Tuscaloosa Alabama and my house was hit by the April 2011 tornado. It was damaged but not destroyed. I am trying to replace the damaged awnings with some that match the ones I still have left. I live in a historic district and both they and I would like replacements that match the ones I still have left. Can someone tell me where they might be custom made or where I may be able to buy old ones that match. I looked online at awning companies and I cannot find any that make the exact type I have. They were common years ago and lots of old houses have some just like mine. A local company said they could make some that would be the same. They are not the exactly the same (but I think could be altered to match if a company would do that). They installed them today and they are not even the same size as all the old ones I still have on the house and they stuck out like a sore thumb. This in spite of the fact they came to my house and measured the awnings themselves. I kept the damaged ones and even offered these for patterns, but they were not interested. Help! I would like to find replacements that match - new or old would be fine. I live in Tuscaloosa Alabama and my house was hit by the April 2011 tornado. It was damaged but not destroyed. I am trying to replace the damaged awnings with some that match the ones I still have left. I live in a historic district and both they and I would like replacements that match the ones I still have left. Can someone tell me where they might be custom made or where I may be able to buy old ones that match. I looked online at awning companies and I cannot find any that make the exact type I have. They were common years ago and lots of old houses have some just like mine. A local company said they could make some that would be the same. They are not the exactly the same (but I think could be altered to match if a company would do that). They installed them today and they are not even the same size as all the old ones I still have on the house and they stuck out like a sore thumb. This in spite of the fact they came to my house and measured the awnings themselves. I kept the damaged ones and even offered these for patterns, but they were not interested. Help! I would like to find replacements that match – new or old would be fine.

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