Awnings, Bahama Shutters & Aluminum Shade — Factory-Direct from Tampa, Florida
Built in Florida, for Florida. 1800Awnings.com manufactures powder-coated aluminum Bahama shutters, metal awnings, storefront canopies and retractable shade systems in Tampa and ships statewide. No showroom markup, no out-of-state freight, and every piece is made to your exact size.
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Factory-direct from Tampa, FL — no out-of-state freight, no middleman markup.
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Aluminum, powder-coated — won't rot, warp, mildew or rust like wood, fabric or steel.
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Custom sizes — pick your exact width and projection; we build to order.
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Engineering available — sealed drawings for permits can be added to any order.
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Financing at checkout — spread the cost over monthly payments.
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What Floridians buy from us
Aluminum Bahama shutters
The signature Florida window treatment. Angled louvers cut glare and heat while keeping the breeze and the view. Four lines: Bahama ClearView (from $852), Bahama ShadeView (from $946), Bahama DecoView (from $1,012) and the decorative Bahama FauxView (from $420). All aluminum, all powder-coated, all custom-sized. Shop Bahama shutters →
Metal awnings for doors and windows
Standing seam aluminum awnings (from $1,120) give you the clean architectural look without fabric that fades and mildews. Open-tube T Series canopies start at $802 for a door canopy.
Storefront and commercial canopies
Restaurants, retail, hospitality and multi-family: G-Gutter aluminum canopy with built-in drainage for Florida downpours, C-Channel canopy system for walkways and entrances, and the Cantilever (post-free) canopy when you don't want front posts. See commercial canopies →
Retractable awnings and pergolas
Want the patio shaded at 4 p.m. and open under the stars at 9? Motorized Apollo, Helios and Sunscape retractables, the Hercules commercial retractable for restaurant patios, and louvered aluminum pergolas for the pool deck.
Where we ship and install in Florida
Why aluminum wins in Florida
Florida punishes building materials three ways at once: relentless UV, salt-laden humidity, and wind. Wood shutters swell and rot. Fabric awnings mildew, fade and shred. Steel rusts. Powder-coated aluminum shrugs all of it off and needs nothing more than a rinse. Read the full breakdown: Aluminum vs fabric awnings in Florida, Do Bahama shutters protect against hurricanes?, and What a metal awning costs in Florida.
Contractors, dealers and installers
Installing shade and shutters in Florida? We supply factory-direct pricing to contractors, screen-enclosure companies, pool builders and property managers. Email sales@1800awnings.com with "Dealer" in the subject line.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship anywhere in Florida?
Yes. Every product is built in our Tampa facility and ships to all of Florida, from Pensacola to Key West. Larger canopies and retractable systems ship freight; Bahama shutters ship boxed.
Do I need a permit for an awning or Bahama shutters in Florida?
Usually yes for anything attached to the structure. Requirements vary by county and city. Add the Engineering option at checkout and we supply sealed drawings you can submit with your permit application.
Are aluminum awnings better than fabric in Florida?
For most Florida applications, yes. Powder-coated aluminum does not mildew, fade or tear in UV and humidity, and it handles wind far better than fabric. Fabric still makes sense for retractable systems that roll away in a storm. See our aluminum vs fabric comparison.
Can Bahama shutters be closed before a hurricane?
Bahama shutters hinge from the top and can be lowered flat over the window. Whether they count as code-approved storm protection depends on the model and your jurisdiction; ask us about product approvals for your county before relying on them as hurricane protection.
How long does it take?
Custom sizes are built to order. Typical lead times are shown on each product page and we will confirm a ship date when your order is placed.
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