Stationary awnings · Portland, Oregon
Fixed awnings, built to stay up
Fabric awnings on welded aluminum, pipe or rope pull-up frames, and all-aluminum awnings, for windows, doors, patios and storefronts. Frames built to fit, covers cut and sewn in our NW Portland shop since 1954.
- 4 shapesTraditional, dome, concave, convex
- 4 buildsWelded, pipe, pull-up, aluminum
- Sewn hereOn NW Nela Street
Fixed awnings, explained
What is a fixed awning?
A fixed awning, also called a stationary awning, stays up year-round instead of rolling away. It’s a fabric cover on a welded aluminum, pipe or rope pull-up frame, or an all-aluminum awning. Rose City Awning & Flag builds the frame to fit the wall and sews the cover in its NW Portland shop, in Sunbrella and other proven awning fabrics.
Side profiles
Four shapes we build most
Drawn from the side, wall on the left. Custom shapes are welded to order when a window or an entry calls for one.
- Straight slope
Traditional
A straight slope with a valance. The classic shape on pipe or welded frames, and the most common storefront profile.
- Welded aluminum
Dome
A rounded half-dome over doors and arched windows. Welded aluminum frames make the curve possible.
- Welded aluminum
Concave
A gentle inward curve that reads softer than a straight slope, finished with a short valance.
- Welded aluminum
Convex
An outward bow, sometimes called a quarter-round, that sweeps from the wall to the front.
Frames & covers
Four ways to build a fixed awning
The frame decides the shape and how long the awning lasts. The fabric decides the look, and it can be replaced on a sound frame later.
| Feature | Welded aluminumSturdiest fabric | Pipe frameThe classic | Rope pull-upMade for the PNW | All-aluminumNo fabric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it’s built | Aluminum welded and shaped in our shop | Galvanized pipe cut and threaded to the design | Pipe frame with a rope-pull cover | Aluminum panels, many styles and colors |
| Cover | Staple-on (nearly thread-free) or lace-on fabric | Fabric sewn in our shop | Fabric sewn in our shop | No fabric |
| Shapes | Traditional, dome, concave, convex, custom | Traditional | Traditional | Flat, ribbed or standing-seam |
| In winter | Stays up | Stays up | Raise it to let light in, drop it for summer | Holds snow, hail and sleet |
| Best for | Entries, arched windows, storefronts with logos | Classic window, door and storefront awnings | Windows where you want Portland’s winter light | Lowest upkeep over doors and windows |
More on metal: aluminum and steel awnings. For storefronts and buildings: commercial metal awnings and canopies.
Choosing
Fixed or retractable?
We build both, so the advice is straight: fixed for cover you never think about, retractable for shade on your schedule.
Always there
Fixed awning
Stays up all year. The choice for rain cover over a door, steady window shade and a sign on the building.
- Operation
- None needed
- Rain
- Sheds it, year-round
- Shapes
- Traditional, dome, concave, convex
- Branding
- Logos and lettering sewn and applied in our shop
- Upkeep
- Regular cleaning; recover when the fabric wears
Rolls away
Retractable awning
Folding arms push the fabric out when you want shade and pull it back when you want sun, or when the wind comes up.
- Operation
- Somfy motor and remote, or a hand crank
- Rain
- Light rain only; retract before water pools
- Shapes
- Open roll, semi- or full cassette
- Branding
- Fabric color and stripe
- Upkeep
- Cleaning, plus motor and arm service
Our work
Fixed awnings around Portland
Homes, entries, walkways and storefronts, all with frames built to fit and covers sewn in our shop.
Dome entryWelded frame over an arched door 
Applebee’sRed welded-frame storefront awnings 
Ranch homeStriped window awnings 
Rental officePipe frame with lettering 
Henry’s TavernWelded awnings with logos 
WalkwayTeal canopy over a covered path
Made here
Cut, sewn and welded in our shop
Every fixed fabric awning starts on our cutting table. We weld and shape the aluminum frames, cut and sew the covers, and apply logos and lettering in-house, so one shop answers for the whole awning.
- Sunbrella and other proven awning fabrics in solids and stripes. See samples in the Fabric Studio or the showroom.
- Specs kept on file. If we built it, we likely have its dimensions and fabric, which makes a future recover simpler.
- Recovers, not patches. When the fabric wears, we sew a new cover for the same frame. Repair & Recover.
What customers say
In their words
“Nearly 30 years ago we had the privilege of working with Rose City Awning and having our first awning installed. When it came time to replace it, we chose to work with them again.”
“It is beautiful, of the highest quality, a good value, well installed and does the job of keeping the sun off our front wood door.”
“I was scared to get one because I was putting it on the front of my house. But it looks good and gives alot of shade.”
Fixed awning questions
What is a fixed awning called?
A fixed awning is also called a stationary awning. It stays up all year on a welded aluminum, pipe or rope pull-up frame, or it’s an all-aluminum awning. A retractable awning, by contrast, rolls back into a hood or cassette when you don’t need it.
Is a fixed or retractable awning better?
It depends on the job. A fixed awning gives year-round rain cover and can carry a logo; a retractable awning gives shade on demand and open sky the rest of the time. Many homes use fixed awnings over doors and windows and a retractable over the deck.
Can a fixed awning stay up through a Portland winter?
Yes, that’s what it’s for. If you want winter light through a window, a rope pull-up awning raises for winter and drops for summer shade. An all-aluminum awning holds up to snow, hail and sleet.
How long does a fixed fabric awning last?
Many years with regular cleaning, and the frame usually outlasts the fabric. When the cover wears, a recover puts new fabric on the same frame. If we built it, we likely have its specs on file.
Can you put a logo on a fixed awning?
Yes. We apply logos and lettering in our own shop, on storefront, restaurant and entry awnings. Awning graphics.
How much does a fixed awning cost?
It depends on width, shape, frame type, fabric or aluminum, and how it mounts, so Rose City Awning & Flag quotes after a free consultation. A straight-on photo and a rough width are often enough for a ballpark. What sets the price.
Get a fixed awning estimate
Send a straight-on photo of each window, door or wall and a rough width. We’ll suggest a shape, frame and fabric and follow up with a ballpark.
- Call
- (503) 226-2761
- Showroom
- 2728 NW Nela St, Portland
Send us your project
Photos and rough measurements are often enough for a ballpark.
