"Consult with Confidence"
The northern Gulf Coast is one of the most beautiful areas in the US. It's also the most corrosive environment in the US. The Gulf Coast experiences severe thunderstorms with hail and high winds, waterspouts and tornados, deep freezes and occasional ice storms, hurricanes, high salinity, and high humidity. The exterior of every Gulf Coast home is subjected to these forces every year.
At Ventilated Awnings we have been protecting homes and businesses for over 65 years. Our improvements not only stand the test of our environment, they are designed for disaster resistance and protection.
The History of Ventilated Awnings
Ventilated Awnings began as a means to support the Choat family and to create job opportunities in the community. With a three state territory, Al, Iva and their two sons Dale and Clyde, began building redwood awnings.
It was 1942, the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and America had entered World War II. While Al was building the business, Clyde and Dale enlisted in the military and set out to serve their country.
When World War II ended in 1945, the boys came home. The family business was doing well, but needed to expand to support the growing family. Clyde and his wife Penny moved to Pensacola, FL.; Dale stayed in Gulfport, Ms., to help his dad. Clyde and his two sons, Buddy and Doug, opened the third branch in fort Walton Beach, Fl. In 1985, expanding their business further. Pensacola eventually became the home office; and in 1992 , they acquired the Gulfport branch from their Uncle Dale, who retired.
Throughout recessions and booms, the business has continued to provide job opportunities and quality customer service. It has remained a privately held corporation, owned and operated by the same family-Al's son Clyde, his two sons Buddy and Doug, And Buddy's daughter Heather. Four generations later Ventilated Awnings is the largest and oldest remodeler on the Northern Gulf Coast. We are nationally ranked as a "Top 500 Remodeler" a distinction reserved for the best companies in the USA.
More than 65 years or success has not been a fluke or luck, it has required hard work, dedication, commitment to family and remembering the common sense of the founder, Al Choat (Grandpa).
Grandpa says, Consult With Confidence
You must rely on the experience and expertise of your contractor to help you make sound decisions and to create the working plan and specifications that are needed to complete the job correctly. Unfortunately, the Home Improvement Industry regularly ranks near the top of the Consumer Dissatisfaction Report from the Better Business Bureau. We aren't trying to scare you but, you do need to know enough to be able to select the right contractor. We put our specifications in writing, a difference you can see. Bureaucracies are slow to respond to market needs because they only correct mistakes after hundreds or thousands of problems arise form substandard workmanship. One problem is enough for us to create a solution that ensures we don't experience it again.
Grandpa says, Our estimate will be a pleasant surprise.
For over 65 years, people have been telling their friends, neighbors, relatives, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren about a unique company. A family related not only by name, but of dedicated craftsman and old fashioned wisdom that is down to earth and practical. The company is Ventilated Awnings, we welcome you to review our web site and to call for a free consultation. |
