Expert Spotlight: Queen City Awning

Since its opening in 1877, Queen City Awning has been local to the Cincinnati area. Their product portfolio focuses on awnings and outdoor screens, servicing commercial and residential markets nationally. This streamlined focus allows Queen City Awning to continually innovate and improve the process of designing and manufacturing awnings. 

Queen City Awning products are manufactured locally at the company’s facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. All products are installed by Queen City Awning employees; they do not subcontract any installation work. They have a dedicated team of designers and engineers who work with customers to bring their design visions to life. 

Each awning is carefully crafted to meet the client's needs aesthetically and functionally. Partnering with Somfy and Eclipse Retractable Awning systems, Queen City Awning prides itself on carrying high-quality products that outperform most other competitors on the market. 

Keeping Customers Cool for Over 140 Years

Queen City Awning started in 1877 selling awnings and tents. The company has been family-owned and in business for more than 140 years.

In 1930, the company was purchased by the family who continues to own and operate the business to this day. For many years, patio furniture was a large part of the business and residential sales dominated the market. However in the early 2000’s, the company discontinued furniture sales to focus on being the industry leader in awning design. 

With this focused vision, Queen City Awning now thrives on pushing the limits with unique and challenging projects. Queen City Awning follows projects from the concept phase through installation to ensure that each item sold is completed to the highest standard. Maintaining open lines of communication and good relations within the industry is of utmost importance in providing a turnkey project to a consumer from a company they can trust. 

The Perfect Combination of Technology and Shade

Motorizing a retractable awning or screen allows the operator the ease and flexibility to extend and retract the shading system at the touch of a button. In addition, motorization provides an option to sync the shading system with a smartphone, where the unit can be controlled through an app. This features allows for worry-free, remote protection against unexpected storms or winds. 

Motorization provides the option for added features such as a wind sensor which will automatically retract your awning if it detects too much movement. Sun and rain sensors are another feature which automatically extend and retract your awning depending on the weather.  

Queen City Awning utilizes Somfy products in all motorized retractable awnings and vertical solar screens. Both products allow the flexibility of shade when you need it and sun when you want it. 

Life under a retractable awning provides a comfortable setting which is generally 20 degrees cooler than the outdoor temperature, while blocking harmful UV sun rays. With roof mounting options available, Queen City Awning’s engineers and installation crew members ensure your retractable awning is safely secured and properly mounted.  

Queen City Awning offers motorized solar screens as a convenient and versatile way to block out 95% of harmful UV sunlight. Solar screens can be used for a number of different applications such as pergolas, screen-in porches, all-season rooms, covered patios and decks. Solar screens can also be installed over a window on the interior or exterior of your house.  

Enjoy Smarter Outdoor Living

Queen City Awning offers design concept renderings. Their design specialist will take a photo of your space and show a retractable awning concept design to ensure the awning they install matches your vision. Choose from over 200 fabric patterns to get the color just right for your outdoor living area.  

Queen City Awning’s Vista 7000 solar screen extends your living space outdoors all year round. If you have a covered patio or porch you can only use half the year, Vista Solar Screens can create a comfortable outdoor living environment even as the temperature cools off. The screen is pulled tight into retention tracks offering a tight seal. Framework for this screen mounts flush against your wall or post securing your living space from the elements. 

A Restaurant Where You Can Block the Sun and Enjoy the View

Queen City Awning installed 5 motorized solar screens at a restaurant in downtown Cincinnati. This particular restaurant faces the river and has a beautiful view. The solar screens allow for customers to enjoy an unobstructed view while still blocking out 95% of UV sunlight. 

These motorized screens drop down with ease at the touch of a button. Motorized solar screens can be stopped anywhere along the way to provide just the right amount of protection from the sun. With a variety of sizes and color options available, customizing your solar screen has never been easier. 

Queen City Awning has spent over 140 years focused on quality and committed to keeping customers made in the shade. Contact Queen City Awning to learn more!