CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Thoughtfully designed outdoor living projects can transform an ordinary backyard into a comfortable, functional and aesthetically pleasing extension of your home. Family-owned and operated for nearly 50 years, Stuart Awning has successfully completed over 29,000 residential and commercial projects in Utah, Nevada and Arizona.
Stuart Awning specializes in helping customers create an outdoor oasis. Whether homeowners are looking to enhance their backyard with much-needed shade, an outdoor kitchen or a fire pit, the company will work with them to bring their dreams to life.
“Every project is unique to the homeowner,” owner Adam Stuart said. “I’m passionate about this family business, and we treat our employees and customers like family.”
Stuart’s father, Vaughn Stuart, founded the business in 1974 and moved it to Southern Utah in 1994. Over the years, Stuart Awning has evolved into an outdoor living business offering a variety of shade-related products as well as fire pits and outdoor kitchens.
The outdoor kitchen side of the business, formerly known as BBQ Hut, has since been absorbed by Stuart Awning. Moving into the new building a year ago allowed the company to expand into retail by offering grills and grilling accessories.
After decades of leasing, the elder Stuart purchased the land on which the building stands and broke ground in the fall of 2019. This facility will allow Stuart Awning to grow in the coming years while providing customers with a beautiful showroom, Stuart said, adding that the company’s bright future wouldn’t be possible without his father’s vision and years of hard work.
“The building is an icon of his retirement and his legacy, and the business is the continuation of that legacy.”
Having bought the company from his father at the beginning of this year, Stuart said he’s excited to open the next chapter in its history. Everyone in the community is invited to a grand opening event celebrating the new building this week.
Stop by between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday to enjoy cooking demos, giveaways, free food and more. Stuart Awning will also be offering storewide discounts; customers can save up to $900 on select grills and 10% off all grilling accessories. These deals are only available during the grand opening event.
Located at 4610 S. River Road in St. George, the new building features a state-of-the-art, 4,000-square foot showroom that provides both homeowners and contractors with a closer look at Stuart Awning’s industry-leading products and services.
“They’ll leave the showroom educated about all of the options available to them and confident in the products we offer,” Stuart said.
Unlike many competitors, Stuart Awning doesn’t just sell and install generic patio covers, Stuart said. The company designs, conceptualizes and engineers custom shade-related and outdoor living projects. Their experienced design professionals have been in the industry for years and act as personal liaisons to fulfill each customer’s experience.
Their flagship product is Alumawood, maintenance-free aluminum designed to mimic the look of wood while providing the durability of metal. Stuart said it won’t crack, chip or peel and isn’t prone to deterioration like real wood, which is especially important in Southern Utah’s harsh desert climate. The finish is backed by a lifetime warranty that makes it the gold standard of shade materials.
Inflation is forcing many people to rethink travel plans, Stuart said. But who needs a vacation when you can turn your backyard into the ultimate staycation? Stuart Awning helps create outdoor living spaces that are habitable, enjoyable and memorable for everyone. After all, they are Southern Utah’s shade experts.
For more information about how Stuart Awning can improve your home, call 435-673-0100, visit their website or stop by the grand opening event.
Written by ALEXA MORGAN for St. George News.
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