{"id":610088,"date":"2026-08-25T08:31:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/610088\/early-atlanta-heat-puts-new-focus-on-shade-softek-awnings-designs-sitespecific-structures.html"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:31:16","slug":"early-atlanta-heat-puts-new-focus-on-shade-softek-awnings-designs-sitespecific-structures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/610088\/early-atlanta-heat-puts-new-focus-on-shade-softek-awnings-designs-sitespecific-structures.html","title":{"rendered":"Early Atlanta Heat Puts New Focus on Shade: Softek Awnings Designs Site-Specific Structures"},"content":{"rendered":"
With Atlanta recording its earliest 90-degree day on record in 2026 and summer nights trending warmer over the long term, Softek Awnings designs permanent shade around each property to help homeowners and businesses keep outdoor spaces usable through the hottest months.<\/div>\n

ATLANTA – Aug 25, 2026 – <\/strong>An unusually early start to Atlanta’s summer heat is putting renewed attention on permanent outdoor shade for homes and businesses. Atlanta reached 90 degrees on April 17, the earliest 90-degree day on record, surpassing the previous record of April 23, 1980.<\/p>\n

The early heat comes against a longer-term warming trend. Climate Central analyses indicate that Atlanta’s average summer temperature has risen by approximately three degrees since 1970, while average summer nighttime temperatures have increased by approximately four degrees. Warmer nights can also reduce the relief typically provided by overnight cooling.<\/p>\n

For property owners, those conditions can directly affect how outdoor spaces are used. A patio, deck, or backyard exposed to full afternoon sun can become uncomfortable during the hottest part of the day. For restaurants and other businesses, direct sunlight can make outdoor seating less appealing during valuable service hours.<\/p>\n

Permanent custom shade structures for Metro Atlanta homes and businesses<\/a> offer a site-specific way to address those conditions. When properly designed for a property, a fixed shade structure can block direct sunlight during key hours, reduce solar exposure on the surfaces below, and make patios, decks, entrances, storefronts, and outdoor seating areas more comfortable for longer periods of the day.<\/p>\n

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Softek Awnings has decades of experience serving residential and commercial properties across Metro Atlanta. Softek custom-fabricates its shade structures and manages each project from initial measurement through fabrication and installation, giving customers a single team responsible for fit and execution throughout the project.<\/p>\n

Because every property presents different dimensions, sun exposure, mounting conditions, architectural details, and intended uses, Softek designs each shade system for the individual site. The company offers metal and fabric shade options depending on the structure and application.<\/p>\n

For fabric shade applications, Softek offers Sunbrella® fabrics selected for outdoor durability, color retention, and weather exposure. Certain Sunbrella® Shade and Marine fabrics are backed by a 10-year limited warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions.<\/p>\n

Softek also designs custom canopy systems<\/a> for entrances, storefronts, walkways, and seating areas. Before recommending a shade structure or canopy configuration, the company evaluates the property’s dimensions, architecture, sun exposure, and intended use.<\/p>\n

About Softek Awnings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Softek Awnings is a custom awning and shade structure company with decades of experience serving Metro Atlanta. Based in Doraville, Georgia, the company designs, fabricates, and installs custom awnings, canopies, pergolas, patio covers, and shade structures for residential and commercial properties. Softek manages each project from initial measurement and custom fabrication through final installation.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Softek Awnings and its custom shade solutions, visit softekawnings.com\/services\/shade-structures or call (678) 904-5637.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> Softek Awnings<\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Barry Loudis
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Phone:<\/strong> (678) 904-5637
Address:<\/strong>3641 Clearview Parkway
City:<\/strong> Doraville
State:<\/strong> Georgia
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/softekawnings.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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