Outdoor Awning Sales & Services in Reading, PA

Whether you’re shading a rowhome porch in Centre Park or a busy storefront on Penn Street, quality awnings make life in Reading a lot more comfortable. A professional awning installer can tame that strong afternoon sun, help keep interior spaces cooler, and add instant curb appeal to older brick façades and newer commercial buildings alike. Well-designed fabric or metal awnings protect doors, windows, and outdoor seating from rain and snow, so patios, decks, and sidewalks stay usable more days of the year. For businesses, branded awnings double as signage, helping you stand out on dense city blocks. From custom measurements to local wind and snow-load considerations, an experienced Reading-based awning pro makes sure everything looks great and is built to last.

Reading sits along the Schuylkill River in Berks County and was founded in 1748 by Richard and Thomas Penn, who named the town after Reading in England. It quickly became the county seat and a hub for German immigrants, whose culture shaped the region for generations. During the 18th century, nearby ironworks supplied George Washington’s troops with weapons and equipment, giving the young town strategic importance in the Revolutionary War. In the 19th century, canals and then the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad turned Reading into a powerhouse for transporting anthracite coal to East Coast markets—so famous that the Reading Railroad ended up on the classic Monopoly board. The city later gained fame for pretzel bakeries and outlet shopping, earning nicknames like “Pretzel City.” Today, Reading is a diverse, majority-Latino city with a growing arts scene, mountain biking trails, and riverfront recreation. Read more about Reading on the official city government site and Wikipedia.

Top 10 attractions for Reading

1. Reading Public Museum & Neag Planetarium – Art, science, and cultural exhibits plus an immersive planetarium just off Museum Road.

2. Reading Pagoda – A Japanese-inspired landmark atop Mount Penn with iconic skyline views over the city.

3. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts – A former safety-goggle factory turned 145,000-square-foot arts hub with galleries, studios, classes, and a theater in downtown Reading.

4. Santander Arena – The city’s main arena for concerts, family shows, and sports right in the heart of downtown.

5. Santander Performing Arts Center – A historic 1920s theater hosting Broadway tours, the Reading Symphony, and special events.

6. FirstEnergy Stadium & Reading Fightin Phils – Classic minor-league baseball in a beloved 10,000-seat ballpark on Centre Avenue.

7. Gring’s Mill Recreation Area – Trails, historic buildings, and river views just minutes from downtown.

8. Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area – A popular spot for hiking, boating, fishing, and birding northwest of the city.

9. Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center – A nearby state park with wooded trails and environmental programs along New Holland Road.

10. Berks Jazz Fest – A 10-day festival that brings world-class jazz, blues, and R&B performances to venues across Reading each year.

We serve all Reading ZIP codes and nearby communities, including 19601, 19602, 19603, 19604, 19605, 19606, 19607, 19608, 19609, 19610, 19611, 19612, Wyomissing, West Reading, Shillington, Exeter Township, Muhlenberg Township, Laureldale, Sinking Spring, Kenhorst, Fleetwood, Birdsboro, and more.