Huish's Enterprises is a family-owned Utah awning company that has been building custom shade solutions since 1936. Our history is the story of one family, four generations, and a stubborn commitment to quality. A heritage business is a company whose values and skills pass down through the same family over time, and that is exactly what we have become.

🧵 It Started in a Garage in 1936

Ninety years ago, our great-grandfather was hand-stitching canvas in his garage. No fancy machines. No showroom. Just careful hands, honest work, and a belief that a well-made product should outlast the season it was built for.

That garage was the first chapter of what would become one of the most trusted names in Utah outdoor living. The tools have changed. The standards have not.

From those early canvas awnings, a reputation grew. Neighbors told neighbors. Families came back. And a small operation slowly became a fixture across the state.

🏔️ Built for Utah, By Utahns

Utah weather is not gentle. Blazing summer sun, dry winds, and heavy winter snow all take a toll on outdoor structures. Building shade that survives here takes real knowledge, and that knowledge only comes from decades of doing the work.

Since 1936, we have helped homeowners and businesses across Utah enjoy outdoor living that lasts. That local focus matters. We know what our climate does to fabric, aluminum, and hardware, because we have watched it happen for four generations.

When you work with a Utah awning company that has been here this long, you get more than a product. You get lessons learned the hard way, passed down and put to work on your patio.

🔨 From Hand-Stitched Canvas to Modern Shade Systems

The craft that began with needle and thread now includes powder-coated aluminum pergolas, motorized retractable awnings, exterior screens, and engineered patio covers. What ties it all together is the same in-house approach: thoughtful design, durable materials, and fabrication we control from start to finish.

Here is a look at how the work has grown over the decades.

Our in-house sewing shop is still the heart of the business. When off-the-shelf will not do, we still cut, stitch, and build to fit. If you want to see what that looks like in practice, read Custom Canvas Fabrication: When Off-the-Shelf Fails.

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Four Generations, One Family Name

Huish's has stayed family-owned and family-run for four generations. Co-owners Jason and Mac Huish put it plainly: we have always believed in doing business the right way. That means quality work, honest service, and products that last.

We are not just building shade. We are helping families create spaces they actually want to live in.

That philosophy is why our customers are still our neighbors. Many of them send their kids and grandkids our way too. Ninety years in, every project still carries the family name behind it, and that is not a marketing line. It is a responsibility.

📈 Nine Decades, Thousands of Projects

Legacy is easy to claim and hard to earn. Here is where four generations of work have landed us.

1. 90+ years serving Utah families: a continuous, family-run history since 1936.
2. 5k+ completed projects: our work lives on across the state, from awnings to custom patio furniture.
3. 4 generations strong: family-owned, Utah-grown, and built on a legacy of quality and trust.
4. 98% client satisfaction: customers who stick with us and refer their families.

Numbers like these do not happen by accident. They happen when every awning, cover, and pergola is built like the family name depends on it, because it does.

🌿 The Full Range of What We Do Today

Our roots are in canvas, but our reach now covers the whole outdoor living space. We build custom shade solutions, from aluminum awnings to canvas drop shades, sized for your home and every Utah season. We make high-end patio furniture in teak, aluminum, and performance fabrics. We handle custom sewing repairs, and we craft theater and stage curtains for performance spaces that demand precision.

Thinking about permanent shade? Our guide to aluminum pergolas in Utah walks through how the right structure changes a patio. Curious whether furniture is worth the investment? See Outdoor Furniture Utah: Materials That Last.

Whatever the project, the process is the same one our great-grandfather would recognize: understand the people, understand the space, then build something that lasts.

🤝 Ninety Years On, Still Your Neighbors

Ninety years is a long time to keep a promise. From hand-stitched canvas in a garage to the most advanced custom shade structures across Utah, we have stayed family-owned, family-run, and obsessed with quality.

We would love to help write the next chapter of your outdoor space. Explore our work or request a quote and come see the difference four generations of craftsmanship makes.

Frequently asked questions

How long has Huish's Enterprises been in business?

Huish's Enterprises has been serving Utah since 1936, which is more than 90 years. The company has remained family-owned and family-run across four generations, starting with hand-stitched canvas awnings and growing into full custom shade systems.

What does Huish's make today?

We build custom shade solutions including aluminum awnings, retractable canvas awnings, pergolas, drop shades, exterior screens, and patio covers. We also craft high-end patio furniture, custom canvas covers, sheet metal work, and theater and stage curtains, all backed by our in-house sewing and fabrication.

Is Huish's a local Utah company?

Yes. Huish's is family-owned and Utah-grown, and we have helped homeowners and businesses across the state for four generations. That local history means we understand exactly what Utah sun, wind, and snow do to outdoor structures.

Does Huish's still do custom fabrication in-house?

Absolutely. Our in-house sewing shop remains the heart of the business, just as it was in 1936. When an off-the-shelf product will not fit or last, we design, cut, and build to your exact needs.