Business owners are always looking for a competitive edge. Although fad strategies and trendy branding might make your company stand out now, these expenses won’t allow your business to go the distance long term. If you want an addition that will help you meet your goals today, tomorrow, and further down the line, consider the four important qualities of a great commercial awning.

Clear Readability

The right awning is easy to read. With strong readability, your awning will actually help your business stand out from surrounding ones. Because, whether you run a brick-and-mortar business or a large chain of stores, it can be hard to make your location look different from every other building on the block. Fortunately, when your product, service, or message is clearly displayed on an awning, it’s easier for customers to differentiate your business and find exactly what they’re looking for.

Energy Savings

With an awning installation, you can save money and even shrink your carbon footprint. Awnings block UV rays that would normally penetrate windowpanes, which reduces the amount of harsh light and heat that enters your commercial building. This leads to an overall reduction in temperature, which helps alleviate air conditioning and cooling costs for your business. Likewise, by regulating the amount of damaging light that enters your business, awnings can preserve the life and quality of your indoor furniture.

Large Surface

Larger awnings have more benefits. They provide extra energy savings, square footage for additional seating, and protection from Florida elements. All of these traits are essential, because they attract more customers, save money, and increase the flexibility of your building. Similarly, larger awnings make for better promotional pieces, allowing you to protect your business from sun exposure while increasing your business’s exposure.

Creative Control

Consumers make their first impression of your brand before they even walk into your business, which is why awnings are the ultimate tool to attract first-time visitors. By including colors, patterns, and prints that make your awning stand out, you can attract more attention to your business and enhance the curb appeal of your location.

Commercial Awnings in Central Florida

From small, local restaurants to two-story malls, the team at Universal Awning & Sign can create quality commercial awnings. Using digital printing, we can place images, patterns, text, and other creative elements to either side of your awning. And with over 175 fabric colors and styles to choose from, you can find the perfect fit for your commercial vision. Browse our gallery to see the designs we’ve created in the past, and contact us today online or call 407-328-7781 to start planning your project.