Swing Arm Awning Fabric Replacement in Brooklyn
When we bought our house, we knew there was one problem that we would need to take care. Our engineer pointed out any little problem and he noted the dry, old fabric on the awning over the deck. I asked my neighbor who she used to replace the material on her swing arm awning over her deck. She told me she used National Awning 2088 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 253 – 0257.
The old, ripped awning:
We called around and stopped by a few shops in Brooklyn to check on prices for these swing arm awning covers. Many places wanted us to buy a new awning structure, but since we live near the water and the winds can become strong here, we really wanted to keep our old awning. The swing arm awning on the building is made out of steel; newer awnings are made out of aluminum. Finally, we called National Awning and left a message. Mr. K’s receptionist called me back and told me that Mr. K would come out and measure and give us a quote – no charge. On that day, I reminded Lee that we are just getting a quote and we will compare the quotes afterward.
Mr. K came out and gave us a quote. He is an older gentleman and we felt very comfortable talking with him. As soon as he walked in, Mr. K handed me the book of fabrics. Immediately I noticed he had two-sided fabric and he was a very pleasant man. When I am hiring someone to work in my home, I want to feel comfortable with them and I want them to explain what they are going to do in detail (fabric awning cover with the side pieces). Mr. K did just that. We choose a fabric for our awning and hired him. We wrote up the contract (I helped him) and we gave him a check for half. Mr. K told me my awning would be installed in two weeks.
The following week, Mr. K’s brother-in-law Richard stopped by to check the measurements. Richard has a ladder so he can get up there and check the measurements.
Exactly two weeks later, Richard and Todd (another younger family member) came to install the awning. Again, I felt very comfortable with this family-run business. They were hard working, pleasant and answered all my questions about the awning (yes I have questions about an awning).
If you need an scissor arm awning installed in Brooklyn, I highly recommend these men. If you have been in Brooklyn for many years, you will like the personal treatment that a family-run place delivers.
*Tip: If you hire National Awning, have Mr. K on the first visit set up a date for Richard, the guy who checks the measurements to come.*
The new awning (sorry I didn’t roll it out, but trust me, it’s really cute because of the ruffled side pieces)
We chose this color because it matches our brick colors. Our house is semi-attached and the three next to ours are identical. All of their decks are covered with awnings in a green and brick color so we wanted to stay in that color family. We particularly liked that National Awning has a double-sided fabric and is light green with a vine print (see below). After all, it’s the inside that we see when we are under it.
Prior to owning this home, we would have picked a blue stripe, but it looks great since this color matches our bricks.
Tip 2: If you have this awning, order the side pieces! They bring privacy to the area and my neighbor wished she ordered them when she saw ours.
Cost: A little over $1,000 – will last 10+ years as my neighbors is that old and it still looks great.
2017 Update: This was one of the best purchases I made for the house. The awning still looks beautiful and all my neighbors keep asking who I used and how much did it cost.
Hugs,
marlene
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