Awnings

This usually refers to an external roller blind attached to the side of a building and supported on folding or lifting arms.

The rolled fabric can be protected from the weather inside a cassette.

Awnings can be manually operated but more often have an electric motor.

It provides shade over a outdoor area e.g. a patio

Canopy

Fabric is supported on a frame which can be folding or fixed.

It is fitted externally to provide shade mainly indoors.