Shade for the backyard · Portland, Oregon
Patio awnings in Portland for decks, patios and porches
Retractable awnings that roll away, fixed fabric awnings that stay up all year, and free-standing cabanas for patios away from the house. We build and install all three from our shop on NW Nela Street, as we have since 1954.
- 3 waysRetractable, fixed or free-standing
- Our crewInstalled by the people who built it
- Since 1954Portland’s awning shop
Patio awnings, explained
Which patio awning is right for a Portland backyard?
A patio awning is any awning that shades a patio, deck or porch. In Portland most are retractable, so the deck gets sun in spring and open sky on a clear evening. A fixed awning or canopy stays up year-round for cover you can count on in the rain, and a free-standing Open Air Cabana shades a patio that isn’t against a wall.
Retractable, fixed or free-standing?
The three patio awnings we build, side by side. Most Portland decks end up with a retractable; the other two win when the patio needs cover every day or sits away from the house.
| Feature | Retractable awningRolls away | Fixed patio awning or canopyStays up | Open Air CabanaFree-standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounts to | The house wall or roof | The house wall, or posts for a canopy | Its own aluminum frame on the ground |
| When it’s out | When you want it; retracts for storms and winter | All year | All season; the roof is fabric on a frame |
| Operation | Somfy motor and remote, or a hand crank | None | None; optional curtains |
| Best for | Decks and patios that want sun some days and shade others | Doors, walkways and patios that need cover in the rain | Pools, terraces and patios away from a wall |
| Rain | Light rain, pitched to shed; retract in heavy rain or wind | Yes, the frame is built for it | Shade and light rain |
| Learn more | Retractable awnings | Patio covers & canopies | Open Air Cabanas |
How a patio awning install goes
From the first call to the day the crew packs up, the same people handle your awning.
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Send photos or call
Wide shots of the wall and the area you want shaded, plus a rough width, are often enough for a ballpark.
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Free consultation
We measure, check the mounting surface and which way the patio faces, and talk through retractable vs. fixed.
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Built for your deck
Retractables are SummerSpace systems sized to the opening; fixed awnings and canopies are welded and sewn in our shop.
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Installed by our crew
The same crew installs it, sets the limit switches on a motorized awning and shows you how it works.
Patio and deck awnings around Portland
Decks, patios and porches we’ve shaded.
What Portland homeowners say about their patio awnings
In their words
“Great awnings, after living with them for a couple seasons I can confidently report they have transformed our deck. Now it is a living space we can use anytime and not a hot oven in the summer.”
“We had them install a motorized 15 foot awning on our garage to give shade over our deck. It looks great and works perfectly.”
“I had two retractable awnings made and installed on my lower and upper deck. They are beautiful and work very well.”
Patio awning questions
What is the best awning for a patio in Portland?
For most Portland decks and patios, a retractable awning: you get shade on hot afternoons and sun the rest of the year, and it retracts for storms. If the patio needs cover every day, a fixed fabric awning or canopy is the better tool. For a patio away from the house, a free-standing Open Air Cabana.
How much does a patio awning cost?
It depends on width and projection, whether it’s retractable or fixed, motorized or manual, the mounting surface and the fabric. Rose City Awning & Flag quotes each awning after a free consultation. Photos and rough measurements are often enough for a ballpark.
Can a patio awning stay out in the rain?
A fixed awning or canopy is built to. A retractable awning handles light rain, since the arms set a pitch that sheds water, but it should be retracted in heavy rain or wind, or fitted with a wind sensor that retracts it for you.
Do you install deck awnings on a second-story deck?
Yes. We install retractable awnings on upper decks, mounted to the wall or the roof. The consultation checks the mounting surface and the height before we size the awning.
What’s the difference between a patio awning and a patio cover?
A patio awning is fabric on a frame that mounts to the house, retractable or fixed. A patio cover or canopy is a stationary fabric roof on posts or a welded frame, so it can cover a patio, dock or walkway away from the wall. We build both; see patio covers and canopies.
Who installs the awning?
Our own crew. The people who built your awning install it, set the limit switches on a motorized model and walk you through how it works.
Get a patio awning estimate
Send a few photos of the patio or deck and the wall above it. We’ll follow up with a ballpark and set up a site visit.
- Call
- (503) 226-2761
- Showroom
- 2728 NW Nela St, Portland
Send us your project
Photos and rough measurements are often enough for a ballpark.
