Awnings in Park City

Living in Park City means dealing with some of the most intense sun in Utah. At nearly 7,000 feet elevation, UV exposure is significantly stronger than in the valley below. Add in the reflection off snow during ski season, and your outdoor spaces take a beating year-round. Awnings provide shade and protection that makes your deck or patio usable throughout the summer and beyond.

High Altitude Sun Protection

The thin mountain air at Park City’s elevation filters out less UV radiation than lower elevations. That’s why locals know to wear sunscreen even on cloudy days. The same principle applies to your home. Unshaded patios, decks, and south-facing windows absorb intense solar heat that drives up cooling costs and fades everything from furniture cushions to hardwood floors visible through glass doors.

A retractable awning positioned over a deck or patio blocks that direct sun while still letting you enjoy the mountain views. When the sun moves or you want to stargaze, you roll it back up.

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Designed for Mountain Weather

Park City weather can change fast. Clear mornings turn into afternoon thunderstorms, especially during monsoon season. The wind that funnels through the canyons can gust hard enough to damage fixed shade structures. Retractable awnings give you the flexibility to protect the fabric when conditions deteriorate. When a storm rolls in, you retract and wait it out. When skies clear, you’re back in business.

We use thick-gauge aluminum frames and mounting hardware rated for high-wind areas. The fabrics are treated to resist UV degradation, mildew, and moisture. Even in a mountain environment where humidity swings from bone dry to afternoon rain, these materials hold up.

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Summer Living in the Mountains

Park City summers are the reward for enduring ski season traffic. Temperatures stay mild compared to the Salt Lake Valley floor, making outdoor living genuinely comfortable from May through October. An awning extends that season by creating shaded space where you can eat lunch outside without squinting or overheating. If your deck overlooks the ski runs or the Wasatch Back, you keep the view while blocking the glare.

For complete coverage of larger outdoor areas, homeowners often combine awnings with retractable patio shades on the sides. The awning handles overhead sun while vertical shades block low-angle morning and evening light.

Motorized Convenience

Most Park City installations use motorized systems. A button press or smartphone tap deploys your awning without stepping outside. Some homeowners connect their awnings to smart home systems and set schedules or triggers based on time of day. Sun sensors can automatically deploy the awning when UV levels spike and retract when clouds roll in.

Manual crank options work fine for smaller awnings over single doors or windows. The mechanisms are reliable and simple, with fewer components that could need service.

Custom Colors and Styles

Mountain homes run the gamut from rustic cabins to contemporary builds. We carry fabrics in hundreds of colors and textures so you can match existing architecture. When we come out for a bid, we bring samples and hold them against your home so you can see exactly how they’ll look installed.

If you’re updating multiple elements of your home, we also handle blinds and window treatments for interior spaces and screen doors for keeping bugs out while letting mountain breezes through.

Installation and Service

Installations typically take less than a day. We do fabrication off-site and arrive ready to mount. After the install, we walk through operation and basic maintenance. The fabric should be cleaned occasionally and the tracks kept clear of debris, but these systems require minimal upkeep.

We warranty the metal and moving parts for life. Screen mesh carries a one-year warranty. If something does go wrong, we service it.

Get a Quote for Your Park City Home

We serve all of Park City and the surrounding areas, from Deer Valley to Kimball Junction and out toward Kamas. Request a free quote and we’ll schedule a visit to measure your space and walk you through options.

Frequently asked questions

During the busy season in late spring through early fall, we can be as far out as six weeks. The other times of year, we tend to run closer to three weeks.

Small awnings do fine, but you’ll want to make sure they’re retracted when you don’t need them to avoid risk. For larger shades, while not required, we always recommend adding a motor with a wind sensor. It will judge how your awning is handling gusts and automatically retract if needed.

We usually replace fabrics at 20 years with decent care. Based on what cover it has and how you’ve used it, it could last much less or more than that average.

The crank uses a poll with offset handles so you can rotate it easily. That pole comes in custom colors, lengths, and is completely removable, so no need to worry about it being and eye sore.

3-20 year warranty on metal, moving parts, and joints depending on style of awning. 5 year for fabric. 5 year for motor or crank drive.