An awning is a secondary covering placed to the exterior of a building usually near a window or a door, used as a shade against rain or the scorching sun. Its material is usually an acrylic canvas or vinyl. It can be commonly seen in commercial shops in the streets of London.

Commercial shop awnings started to be widely used in the early 19th century. It had provided additional protection against a light shower and the heat of the sun from going inside of your establishment. Read more →