Awnings reduce the ultraviolet rays by 98 to 99 per cent making it safer and more comfortable to enjoy your patio or deck. They even reduce the heat entering your home by up to 75 per cent which can lower the temperature on a hot summer day by as much as nine (9) degrees. This translates to more comfortable living both indoors and outdoors.

All awnings sold by MacDonald Awnings & Signs are assembled locally at the company's facility on Weber Street in Kitchener.

The acrylic fabric is shipped in from Sunbrella in North Carolina and the rust resistant hardware is imported from Europe. Each awning is custom made for the client after a sales representative visits the home or business to take precise measurements and to discuss the various options, designs and colours available.

The most popular awning available is a self-supporting retractable awning, which can be operated with a hand crank or an electric motor. The most sophisticated model includes sensors that will automatically extend or retract the