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Hello – we are replacing our front door with double doors. My general contractor thinks that having an awning is practical for a couple of reasons. For one he thinks that b/c of the framing, the doors will not be set back far enough to protect them from the elements. He also thinks that it would be convenient to have it on rainy days and we are trying to open the door or protecting guests from the rain until we open the door for them. I don’t like the awning we have now and if I have to have an awning, I want to change it. A couple of questions to fellow readers: 1\. What do you think about my GC’s thoughts around the pros for having one. I think it makes sense but want to hear others thoughts on it. 2\. Where are good places to look for awnings? Thank you

samtsegaye
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cate | 9 years and 8 months ago
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What you are looking for is a canopy. Any carpenter can easily replicate one out of pressure treated wood or cedar. You can attach gingerbread bought off the shelf if you like. It’s a good idea to put a little metal drip molding on the top edges, to protect the wood from rain and wear. Here is an example: http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2014/05/how-to-restore-a-wood-frame-exterior/ If you look around, you’ll probably start to notice a lot of originals in the wild. Often they are on wood frame houses, but not always. Here’s a Times story about people removing the metal awnings — but they don’t seem to know about the canopies. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/26/nyregion/once-a-staple-awnings-are-losing-their-appeal.html?_r=0

BobMarvin | 9 years and 8 months ago
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You could get an historically appropriate canvas awning.

Augustiner | 9 years and 8 months ago
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Yea – don’t listen to contractors when it comes to style

mopeslope | 9 years and 8 months ago
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Your GC may be right, but awnings are ugly. Most houses seem to have a small overhang, but they do little to shield from rain. I would either build an overhang that’s historically accurate or have nothing at all.