Category: "Articles"

Energy-Saving Window Awnings

Awnings help in the reduction of air-conditioning electricity consumption. Places with a warm climate will most likely experience the great savings in electricity because of these awnings. The actual savings will actually depend on the general energy efficiency of your home, the direction of your window to the sun and the amount of shading you [...]

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Keeping Your Boat Canvas Healthy

Keeping your boat cover in good repair is an ongoing need – and especially important to know that it is in good repair before you need to use it!  Sun, sand, wind, water – all can damage your boat canvas over time, so regular inspection and cleaning is important in keeping it intact and looking [...]

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Awning Cleaning

You have made the right choice! nothing extends the life and looks of your awning like cleaning and sealing! Our goal at “Luker Custom Canvas” is to help you make the right decisions about the cleaning and care of your awnings. Awning cleaning can be made easier with the right type of awning cleaners, sealers, [...]

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Boat Interior Repairs

Maintaining a boat is a very difficult task. You have to look out for it akin to taking care take of your own child. Regular and proper maintenance ensures the durability of your boat, saves you from costly repairs and most of all keep you and your passengers safe when aboard. However if your boat [...]

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Benefits of Retractable Awnings

Home awnings can either be fixed or retractable.  Although they both provide comfort, the latter one is more beneficial especially for residential purposes. Seven out of ten retractable awnings are bought to provide comfort by lessening the sun’s brightness and reducing outdoor heat.  Furthermore, you also get protected from harmful ultraviolet rays.  They are also [...]

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Fly That Flag High!

Our family owned business at Luker Custom Canvas has proudly made flags for our communities for years, and any flag product we have made will stand the test of time for beauty and endurance, and be authentic in its representation.  Our custom American Flags, for example, have delighted customers from all over West Michigan!  There [...]

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Summer Fun – Keeping it Cool and Custom!

We Michiganders welcome summer with open arms, and all that it brings – sunshine, warmth, water fun, holidays, etc.  Our trusted professionals at Luker Custom Canvas stand ready to meet all your summer needs – in record time, and with our well-known quality products.  Whether you need an awning, boat cover or cushions, flag, or [...]

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Make it Custom – Canvas for Your Boat!

At Luker Custom Canvas in Michigan, we’ve got your custom boat canvas covered including mooring covers, T-tops, cockpit covers, helm covers, fender covers, bimini tops and other marine canvas covers.

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Awnings And Canopies – Knowing The Difference

Although canopies and awnings may serve similar purpose – to give shelter, they do have clear differences.  One major distinction is that a canopy is a free standing covering while an awning is positioned as an exterior door or window extension.  Both of them are often made of similar durable material which enables them to [...]

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A Makeover For Your Boat – Treat Yourself!

Summer is coming – and you can’t wait to get that boat in the water – but how about a new look for your boat’s interior?  Luker Custom Canvas is the call you need to make for this makeover – and a new and bright look for your boat!  You may even fool yourself or [...]

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Boat Canvas Covers for Your Boat’s Protection

Boat canvas covers are usually made from polyester or acrylic fabrics. Canvas’ fabrics are typically the first main aspect that boat owner’s look into. Fabrics’ quality, durability, resistance to fading, tearing or shrinking and its hardiness are the considerations to take into account before deciding to purchase one. Here are common types of boat covers: [...]

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Covered and Safe – Industrial Strength Tarps

Tarps for commercial/industrial needs have many different requirements in strength, endurance, thickness, size, and size need for coverage.  Many of these tarps need to be at least water-proof, mildew-proof, acid resistant, and tear resistant.  In some environments, they need to be extreme heat or cold resistant to maintain their other properties and last for the [...]

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