Since 1984
One shop. One family. Forty years of getting it right.
Our Story
The Awning Shop is a division of Colored Metal Products, Inc., founded in Shelby, North Carolina in 1984. What started as a small fabrication shop has grown into one of the most trusted names in custom awnings and architectural metalwork in the Carolinas.
We're still family-owned. Still in Shelby. Still building everything in our own shop.
That last part matters. When you work with us, you're not getting a salesperson who hands you off to a subcontractor. The same team that designs your awning builds it. The same crew that builds it installs it. If something's not right, you know exactly who to call.
What We Do
We build custom awnings, canopies, patio covers, and shade systems for homes and businesses across the Carolinas. Fabric or metal. Residential or commercial. Simple or complex.
Our specialty is solving problems — weird rooflines, unusual spaces, tight clearances, or just "I don't know what I need but I know what I want it to do." Tell us the outcome you're after and we'll figure out how to get there.
Who We Work With
Homeowners who want shade, curb appeal, and something built to last.
Business owners who want their storefront to stand out and their patio to stay open longer.
Architects and designers who need a reliable fabrication partner for custom residential and commercial projects.
Builders and contractors who want awning work handled by people who show up, measure correctly, and don't create callbacks.
Our Materials
We work with the best:
Sunbrella fabrics — the industry standard for outdoor textiles. 10-year warranty. 100+ colors.
Aluminum frames — lightweight, rust-proof, powder-coated in any color.
Standing seam metal — clean lines, architectural look, built to last decades.
Copper — for premium projects that demand a one-of-a-kind finish.
We don't push one material over another. We help you choose what's right for your project, your budget, and your taste.
Want to see your options? Browse our color guides:
Our Reach
We're based in Shelby, NC — in the foothills between Charlotte and Asheville. From here, we serve homeowners and businesses across Western North Carolina, the Charlotte metro, and Upstate South Carolina.
If you're within about two hours of Shelby, we're your local awning shop.
Looking for Commercial or Industrial Work?
The Awning Shop focuses on residential and small business projects. For larger commercial work — loading dock canopies, walkway covers, industrial equipment enclosures, and architectural metalwork for general contractors — visit our sister company:
Same ownership. Same craftsmanship. Different scale.