News Release: Home Improvement Consultant Joins Grand Rapids Awnings

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Grand Rapids Awnings, a sister company of Muskegon Awning & Fabrication, has announced the employment of experienced home improvement consultant, Debbie Bowman. Bowman will be working in the company’s awning showroom, the only one of its kind in the metro area, at 3150 Plainfield NE, Suite I in Grand Rapids.

“We’re delighted to have Debbie on board and believe she’ll add a great deal of value especially helping our customers select awning styles, fabrics and colors,” said David Bayne, president and owner of Grand Rapids Awnings and Muskegon Awning & Fabrication. “Few awning companies have someone on staff with the kind of experience and expertise that Debbie offers and we believe our customers will appreciate her assistance.”

According to Bayne, Bowman will be available to help customers select awning styles that will compliment the architecture

of their homes and businesses. She’ll also help them create outdoor living areas using awnings, curtains and shades and show them how to protect their furniture and furnishings while also cooling and heating their homes and offices.

Bowman has decades of experience in the home improvement industry having worked for numerous home improvement companies such as Blodgett Construction and Home Improvement, Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen, Art Van Furniture and Sears Home Improvement.

“I’m delighted to be joining the folks at Grand Rapids Awnings,” said Bowman. “This company is very impressive, as is its sister company, Muskegon Awning & Fabrication. There really is no other awning company in the area to compare. I’m eager to help customers see and experience the huge selection of products and services we have to offer and to show them how our awnings, curtains and shades can add both beauty and comfort to their lives… all while saving them money, too. How many companies can say that!?”

To meet Bowman and to see examples of the commercial and residential awnings, outdoor curtains, shades and more offered by Grand Rapids Awnings, visit the company’s showroom Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. The company website is www.grandrapidsawnings.com. The phone number is 616-361-4456.

Muskegon Awning & Fabrication is located at 2333 Henry Street in Muskegon and has a large, operational facility along with an awning showroom that is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The company has served homeowners and business owners in Western Michigan since 1890. The company website,www.muskegonawning.com, features unscripted and unrehearsed video testimonials from business and residential customers, along with the company’s wide variety of products and services including custom-made and professionally installed residential and commercial awnings, enclosures, screens and shades; boat canvas and sport specialty items such as fishing shanties; flags, banners, pennants and signage; vehicle and industrial tarps, curtains and commercial upholstery, and custom fabrication projects.

News Release: "Grand Rapids Awnings" Opens Featuring Grand Rapids' Only Awning Showroom

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Grand Rapids Awnings, a sister company of Muskegon Awning & Fabrication, has opened at 3150 Plainfield NE, Suite I in Grand Rapids with the city’s only awning showroom featuring displays of custom-made awnings, canopies, curtains and covers for homes and businesses.

“We’ve opened Grand Rapids Awnings in order to be more convenient and accessible to Grand Rapids’ homeowners and business owners,” said David Bayne, president and owner of both companies. “For over a century Muskegon Awning & Fabrication has been serving the region and we believe we’ve lasted this long because of our commitment to providing our customers with quality products and superior service. As part of that commitment to our Grand Rapids customers, we’ve opened Grand Rapids Awnings.”

Customers visiting the new company’s showroom not only are able to see displays of various styles and types of awnings such as motorized retractable awnings and aluminum window awnings, they’re also able to look at sample books of fabrics, color swatches and awning hardware.

“We custom make all of our awnings, curtains and covers to match the customers’ needs and their budgets,” explained Bayne. “We provide them with a free estimate, offer professional measuring and installation along with 5, 10 and 15-year warranties and most importantly, we back our work with a Satisfaction Guarantee.”

Bayne added that while other awning companies outsource many of their fabrication services, his facility does it all from start to finish in order to ensure customers of the highest quality.

“We create the designs, do all of the fabrication and use the latest technology to apply fabric to frame,” he explained. “We have full graphics capabilities to help customers visualize their new awnings prior to purchase and to help our commercial customers transform their awnings and canopies into eye-catching signs.”

According to the Professional Awning Manufacturing Association (PAMA), awnings, outdoor curtains and sun shades have grown in popularity in recent years because they do more than enhance the appearance of a business or home, they also reduce energy usage, cut utility costs and protect people and property.

Awnings today are strong, durable and resistant to water, dirt, mold, mildew and sun. UV-resistant material, used in making awnings and outdoor curtains, is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Plus, awnings are more affordable and flexible than hard construction. Many awnings are motorized with remote-control units and can extend and retract as needed, at the touch of a button. Outdoor curtains and industrial curtains can be retracted, rolled up or moved.

Commercial awnings and canopies also provide signage and serve as lighted billboards for businesses. For example, residents of Grand Rapids can see some of the awnings and canopies made by Muskegon Awning & Fabrication and Grand Rapids Awnings on the Twisted Rooster, Cascade Commons and Johnny Carinos to name only a few of many.

To see more examples of the products and services offered by Grand Rapids Awnings, visit the company’s website, www.grandrapidsawnings.com or visit the showroom. For directions to Grand Rapids Awnings, click here. The phone number is 616-361-4456.

Patio Curtains for Homeowners in Grand Rapids, Michigan & Beyond

"We love our new patio curtains and highly recommend Muskegon Awning. They couldn't have been easier to work with and it didn't matter a whit that we lived several states away." Pat & Shawn, Nebraska

We make patio curtains for Michigan homeowners almost everyday. However, it might surprise you to know that we also custom craft patio curtains for homeowners across the country, too.

In this era of advanced communications it's easy for the homeowners to send us online pictures of their homes, exact measurements of their patios or decks and to visually illustrate their wants and needs. In turn, we can show them examples of different products, fabric samples, color selections and more.

The result: Within a matter of weeks, we can deliver to their doors the outdoor curtains, sunshades or outdoor blinds they want to transform their patios, porches and decks into pretty and private outdoor living areas.

Rolling Outdoor Curtains with Snap-Back Ties Convert a Patio into a Sheltered Cabana

Patio Curtains for Nebraska Homeowners

Our Featured Project

The following is a true account of how all-weather curtains were custom made for a family in Nebraska. In the video above they tell in their own words why they chose Muskegon Awning & Fabrication.

The Situation

The Nebraska homeowners wanted to create privacy around a patio and hot tub without the expense and inflexibility of solid construction.
The homeowners wanted patio curtains, outdoor drapes or outdoor blinds...
- That wouldn't be too difficult or heavy to use
- That would allow them to enclose different sections of the patio at different times based on sunlight, weather and need for privacy
- That would be sturdy and durable enough to withstand strong winds and cold winters
- That would "blend" with the exterior of the home
In addition, they wanted Personal Service and Expert Guidance from an experienced professional.

The Solution: All-Weather Curtains
with Dual Panels & Snap-Back Straps

On rollers for fast and easy open and close
Dual panels so that "sides" could be closed either fully or partially
Attached with grommets on all sides for secure closure
Light enough for easy use but industrial in strength and durability
Made from weather-resistant, dirt- and mildew-resistant Sunbrella fabric
Designed with "give" to accommodate wind
Color compatible with the home's cedar deck and lattice

The Benefits

Added Privacy--total or partial depending on need
Added Warmth—extending outdoor enjoyment of the seasons>
Added Protection—shade for sunny days and protection from UV rays
Affordability--far less expensive than building walls
Portability-- the outdoor curtains can be taken down and stored or moved
Added Home Value--the patio curtains enhance the appeal and distinction of the home and add value

"We wanted the patio curtains for practical reasons, including affordability, but we've been surprised at the wonderful ambiance the curtains create. We feel as if we're relaxing in a romantic beach cabana." Pat & Shawn, Nebraska

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