Most people consider door awnings only useful for businesses, in particular shop fronts. Although it is true that this is where most awnings are used, it is certainly not their only function. Many home owners benefit from installing awnings on their doors, and there are a huge range of awnings out there that are especially designed for use on the home. Businesses have always used these coverings as a way to invite customers into their store, and it is this same inviting atmosphere that is created when placing an awning on your front door. Not only that, but a well chosen awning can highlight the entrance to your home. We spend so much time and effort decorating the inside of our homes, that quite often the exterior will be neglected.
The main functional purpose of a front door awning is to provide protection for that door. It doesn’t matter what size or shape your door is, there is sure to be an awning that will fit your specific needs. It will provide shade for your doorstep and protect your door from fading. Most front doors are made from wood, and without proper treatment it will slowly deteriorate over time, due to the constant exposure to harmful UV rays of the sun. Not only will it provide protection against the sun, but it will also help to keep your doorstep dry when it is raining. 
When visitors come, and you are unable to answer the door straight away, a door awning will keep them dry until you can come and greet them. It will also protect your shoes if you leave outside the front door. There is nothing worse than stepping into a pair of wet soggy shoes.
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In our country, awnings are split into four main styles, named after the town where they were originally used. The Chicago style is rounded and creates a soft curved feel to your door. The New Yorker is more square and creates a formal look at the front of your home. The Savannah is also rounded, like the Chicago, but its edges are turned down lower, providing greater protection. And finally the San Fransisco , which is similar to the New Yorker, but lies more flat, closer to the door.
The materials used in the design of door awnings are varied, but by far the most favorite are aluminum door awnings. Aluminum has a few benefits over other materials. For starters, it is a lot cheaper, as it is a resource that we have plenty of in this country. Aluminum is also incredibly strong, and will stand up under the extreme temperature and storms that doorstops are quite often subject to. If an aluminum door awning is not exactly what you are after, then you may want to consider canvas, cloth, or even plastic as other viable alternatives.
You may think that a door awning is more of a specialty item, and will be hard to find, but with the Internet always at hand, there are plenty of places that you can go to do your research and find what you need. If it’s shipping that you are concerned about, then you may be able to find awnings that are shipped as a flat pack and you put together yourself. As far as installation is concerned, I would recommend that you get a professional handyman to do it, as door awnings are usually a permanent fixture, and need to be fitted correctly the first time in order to work properly.
You can now get awnings that look like wood but are in fact made entirely out of aluminum. Wood, while being a very attractive material, has its inherent problems. If not looked after on a regular basis, it will start to crack and fade, particularly in the case of awnings, which are always out in the full sun. Aluminum, on the other hand, is extremely easy to maintain, only needing a quick wash down every month or so to keep it in tip top condition.