C. Bel for Awnings

Specialties

C. Bel for Awnings is your ideal source for custom awnings. We do custom Awnings, Canvas covers, Sun Shades, Cooking Aprons, Roller Shades, Boat Tops, All type covers, Outdoor Furniture Covers, Furniture Cushions, Fence Screens, Vehicle Covers, Boat Console Covers, Outboard Motor Covers and Tote Bags. We have proudly served the New Orleans area since 1926, and our family-​owned and –operated business always places customer satisfaction before all else. Designing high-​quality awnings that you will be proud of is our priority, and we are happy to work with both residential and commercial property owners. We use premier fabrics such as Sunbrella in order to create our awnings and marine applications. Whether you need a single awning for a house or several awnings for a large building or a boat top, we can take on any job. From the moment you hire our team, you can expect excellent service, prompt results, and a dedication to your needs. Our experienced team is always ready to get the job done, and we even have two in-​house engineers to perfect each design. Whatever your awning goals, we’re here to help!

History

Established in 1926.

In 1926 21 year old Clyde Bel Sr. decided to open an awning co. on Jena St by Magazine. His new bride Carmelita, came up with the name C. Bel for Awnings, a catchy slogan. Clyde would measure, and cut the awning and have it sewn, then he would install it. During WWII they were asked to start making tents for Uncle Sam. They worked so many hours that the seamstresses fingerprints would wear down. It put the capital in the bank to move to the current location, 3139 Tchoupitoulas St. where it was again an awning business. We also manufactured wooden blinds, 1″ metal Venetian blinds, & made drapes for most of the hotels in the city. Clyde’s children Doris Buchert and Clyde Bel Jr. (4 term State Rep) ran the business for years, followed by granddaughter, Jeanne Durning after Katrina. In 2012 granddaughter Patty Bel (Textile Engineer PhD) and her Civil Engineer husband, Tom Ponthieux have new ideas focusing on awnings, shade sails, marine covers and cushions for the home and businesses.

Meet the Manager

Thomas P.

Manager

Tom is a Civil Engineer who has had a long career in building products and construction and now it comes perfectly together in the Awning Business. He has the skill set to design specialty awnings for the home or commercial ventures. We’re the only awning company in the state of Louisiana licensed as a general contractor to perform projects over $ 50,000. The latest shade products to hit the local market are shade sails. Designing shade sails that will stand the test of time and New Orleans weather, takes the skill of an engineer. Until the last few years most shade sails were from out of state, but with Tom’s years of experience in engineering and design C. Bel for Awnings is getting a great reputation for some beautifully designed shade sails in both the commercial and residential arenas.