Custom Overhead Support Structures for Your Home
A great patio cover or awning starts with a strong frame. Hot Springs Awning builds residential overhead support structures in steel and aluminum that hold up fabric, metal panels and shade systems for years. Our in-house welders build each frame to fit your space and your home’s style.
What We Build
Freestanding patio frames
Attached frames
Entry and walkway frames
Shade sail posts
Repairs and upgrades
Benefits
Weather protection
A frame that lasts
Room to grow
Clean look
Steel or Aluminum?
Aluminum is light and will not rust, which makes it a great fit for most patios and entries. Steel is stronger and is a good choice for wide spans. We will recommend the right material for your project.
What Overhead Support Means for Your Home
Overhead support is the framework that holds up a cover, awning or shade. You may not notice it once it is built, but it decides how long your cover lasts, how it handles storms and how good it looks. A frame that is undersized or poorly attached can sag, rust or pull away from the house. A well-built frame keeps everything tight, level and secure.
Common Residential Projects
Patio cover frames
Pergola-style structures
Entry canopies
Walkway frames
Hot tub and outdoor kitchen frames
Shade sail posts
Design Considerations
01.
Span
How far the frame must reach without a post.
02.
Load
Fabric weighs far less than metal panels, and the frame is sized to match.
03.
Attachment
Whether the house can carry the load or the frame should stand on its own.
04.
Footings
Posts need proper footings to stay plumb.
05.
Look
Post size, beam profile and color that suit your home.
Repairing Rather Than Replacing
If you have an old awning or patio frame that is rusty, bent or sagging, it may not need to be torn out. Our welders can often replace damaged sections, add supports, straighten members and refinish the frame. We will give you an honest recommendation about whether repair or replacement is the better value.
What Affects the Cost
Cost depends on size, material, the number of posts and footings, what the frame will carry and the finish. Repairs depend on the condition of the existing frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
Often, yes. We will inspect it and tell you whether repair or a new frame is the better value.
Yes. We can build new frames to fit many fabric or metal covers.
Yes. We can build the frame now and plan for the cover you want down the road.
Yes. Steel and aluminum frames can support vines and planters as well as fabric.
It depends on the design. Plan fans with us up front so the frame is built to carry them.
We offer finishes and profiles chosen to blend with your home's trim and style.