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Awning Signs & Storefront Awnings in Lafayette, LA
An awning does two jobs at once. It shades your entry and windows, and it carries your name where everyone walking up will see it. For Lafayette restaurants, salons, and boutiques, that combination is hard to beat.
In our climate the shade is not decoration. An awning over a west-facing window keeps the afternoon sun off your glass, which helps your cooling bill and keeps your entry comfortable.

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How awning signs are used
- Restaurants marking the entry and shading a patio or window seating.
- Salons and boutiques adding color and a softer look to a plain facade.
- Multi-tenant buildings giving each storefront its own identity.
- Offices shading west-facing glass where afternoon sun is brutal.
- Recovering an existing frame, which costs far less than a new awning.
If you already have an awning frame in decent shape, a recover is usually the best value in storefront signage. You get a brand-new look and fresh graphics without paying for structure you already own.
What to think about before you order
- Where the sun actually hits. Shade is only useful if the awning is on the right side.
- Whether you want it lit from inside, which makes it glow at night.
- How the graphics sit — front panel, side valance, or both.
- Fabric versus metal. Fabric is warmer and softer; metal lasts longer with less care.
- Clearance over the sidewalk, which local code usually sets.
