Making Your Deck or Patio More Usable

A family of four was wishing they could use their deck more often, even in the rain. They suggested it would also be nice to have some shelter from the sun or shade, and be able to sit out on their deck on a hot summer day.  Additionally, they wanted to be sure their home was not too dark with a patio cover just outside their sliding glass doors.

An aluminum awning with a mixture of aluminum pans and skylights was the perfect answer.  The awning skylights provided enough light, and the aluminum pans stopped the sun from scorching the back deck on a hot summer day.

Deck Cover / Patio Cover with skylights

More fun to be had by all under their new outdoor awning.

Awnings Unlimited specializes in aluminum awnings, aluminum patio covers, acrylic/lexan awnings, carports, roll up awnings. Serving the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island - Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Parksville, Nanaimo, Victoria and more!  We offer Free Estimates. See our website for more photos and details: awnings-unlimited.ca

Awning Skylights - What are they made of?

You have several options for your awning, one of them being 'all aluminum' panels, without any skylights.  Many people choose to have some skylights in their awning to let in some light.  Some people want their awning to be 'all skylights' to let in the most light over their deck. 

What are the skylights made of?  The product we use is called lexan thermoclear.  It is an extremely durable twin walled polycarbonate that is 250 times stronger than glass, offering superior durability and strength.

Lexan thermoclear skylights



Lexan thermoclear 'all skylight' awning

Feel free to contact us if you have questions about your awning options.


Awnings Unlimited specializes in aluminum awnings, aluminum patio covers, acrylic/lexan awnings, carports, roll up awnings. Serving the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island - Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Nanaimo, Victoria and more!  We offer Free Estimates. See our website for more photos and details: awnings-unlimited.ca