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What Should You Know About Awnings?

June 30, 2021

When the weather becomes cloudy, or it rains cats and dogs, how can one have an outdoor barbeque party or simply enjoy a cup of coffee in his favorite roadside café?

“Awnings” is what makes it possible to admire all kinds of weather without getting drenched in heavy rain or getting soaked in sweat during intense summers. Shade-awnings above your patio, windows, and doors not only give your house an elegant look but also protect it from harsh weather.

To get an impeccable awning for your shop or house, make sure you know a few things about these shades-awnings.

Retractable Or Non-retractable:

Which awning to choose: retractable or non-retractable? Retractable awnings offer some major benefits over non-retractable awnings. Retractable awnings can be rolled up when not in use. This makes them last longer as compared to the non-retractable awnings.

House owners prefer retractable awnings that style your house along with providing shade to your patio.

Which Material To Choose?

Choosing the suitable material for your awning increases the life of these shades along with perfectly blending in with your house. It’s best to pick an awning material that is easy to maintain and lasts longer.

Some common materials used for preparing awnings include:

  • Glass & Plastic: Made from polycarbonate material, they are perfect for blocking harmful UV rays, rain, and snow. The glass has impact resistance 250 times more than standard glass, making it unbreakable.
  • Micro-Perforated Fabric: This material is UV and tear-resistant. It is also rot-proof and can be easily cleaned using water. Plus, micro-perforated material offers good air circulation.
  • Aluminum: These blinds are sturdy, lightweight, and can tolerate extreme climatic conditions. But they may get rusted and are non-customizable.
  • Acrylic: Acrylic is highly UV resistant, durable, rot-proof, and can be easily cleaned.

Which Type Is Ideal?

Retractable awnings come in three designs: Manual or Electric. Manual awnings use a handle and a pulley to hold and unfold the blind; they are a good option if you are on a tight budget and need smaller awnings.

Electric awnings, on the other hand, are controlled by a button or remote control, saving you from the efforts of folding and unfolding the blind every now and then. Advanced models also have options for sun and wind sensors. This means the awning will work by detecting the weather around it. But these awnings must be kept clean, especially the arms, to ensure smooth functioning.

What Is The Ideal Angle?

Placing the awning at a proper angle will improve the overall performance of the angle. Look for the following angles while installing the awnings:

  • For windows facing east-west, the recommended angle should be 65-75%.
  • For a window facing south, the angle should be 45-60%.

Ideal Size & Shape

The size of the awning depends upon the space you want to protect from the weather. A small awning will suffice if you need it as a decoration piece. But if you need to cover a large space, you will require a broader awning to provide full coverage.

Awnings come in a variety of shapes, and deciding on which shapes look more trendy along with giving you maximum protection is totally up to you. Two commonly used shapes include sloped and convex awnings.

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