When it comes to design and architecture, awnings are great way to spruce up your building or home. Using awning finials and spears are a great way dress up your awning and accent that Spanish style house or add flare to a project.
Striped Spear Awnings
So, what are finials and spears? To understand what finials are, we first have to look at and understand what awning spears are. Traditional awnings have sides, a top, and a frame. A spear awning is a shade structure that does not have sides and instead utilize spears that are made from wrought iron or other materials to anchor the awning to the building. Spear awning technically don’t have sides made of fabric and are more decorative than a standard awning.
Black and White Spear Awnings
Spear awnings are great for windows and doorways and offer a level of aesthetic that makes your home or business stand out.
Finials are attractive elements also known as a hip-knob. Finials mark the top of a spear and can be designed with various shapes and sizes. Finials can be pointy, round, or customized. These ornamental top-pieces can also come in different colors; though palette choices can be a little narrow than what you can choose for your fabric.
Spear awnings are great for windows and doorways and offer a level of aesthetic that makes your home or business stand out.
Finials are attractive elements also known as a hip-knob. Finials mark the top of a spear and can be designed with various shapes and sizes. Finials can be pointy, round, or customized. These ornamental top-pieces can also come in different colors; though palette choices can be a little narrow than what you can choose for your fabric.
Spear Awnings with Ball Finials Spear awnings and finials can be used on any building or home and are often seen with Spanish-style architecture. Using unique finials is a great way to attract attention from foot traffic or just raise the appeal of your home or building.
Remember, awnings and shade structures come in various types, shapes, sizes, and colors and the spear awning is one of many. Using the right combination of finials and spears, awning fabric, and colors, can truly help increase the beauty of your home.
Remember, awnings and shade structures come in various types, shapes, sizes, and colors and the spear awning is one of many. Using the right combination of finials and spears, awning fabric, and colors, can truly help increase the beauty of your home.
Now that you know a little more about spears and finials for awnings, let us know how we can help you with your next shade structure project. For more information about awnings and other shade structures, feel free to contact us at American Awning & Blind Co. by visiting us at http://americanawningabc.com. (Our California Contractors License is #999050). Or give us a call at 800-654-5933. You can also email us at info@americanawningabc.com.