I’m calling for a blogger’s holiday, today. I’ve come down with a case of the sniffles and the only thing I can think about this morning is going back to bed! 
In the meantime, let’s take a trip down memory lane:
Awning or Canopy
Originally published October 27, 2010
Today I am admiring glass awnings and canopies. Do you know the difference between a canopy and an awning? Me neither.
After exhaustive internet research, here is the closest explanation that I can give. Typically, an awning is attached to a building or house without any support columns. A canopy, on the other hand, utilizes columns to support all or a portion of its weight.
Got it? Here is a short quiz. Identify each photo as:
a.) awning
or
b.) canopy
Photo #1:
Photo #2:
Photo #3:
Photo #4:
Photo #5:
Photo #6:
Answers:
Photo #1=a.)canopy
Photo #2=b.)canopy
Photo #3=This one is tricky, I’m going with a.)awning.
Photo #4=a.)awning
Photo #5=b.)canopy
Photo #6=b.)canopy
If you said canopy for photo 3, I will accept that answer. It is hard to tell from the photo but, it looks to me that the cover is attached without any support columns. It is difficult because the entrance of the structure looks like support columns. How confusing! Let’s face it, I’m no expert. I hope you scored 100% correct.
photo #1 via Film North Florida
photo #2 via Contemporary Art Holdings
photo #3 via Fotopedia
photos 4,5, and 6 via Ironart of Bath
