Awnings

All about Awnings

On those extremely hot days, an extra layer of sun shade is always welcome. But getting a secondary permanent overhead roof isn’t always a wise decision. Awnings are perfect for these situations. Many awnings are secondary roofs made out of acrylic, cotton, polyester or vinyl and placed with the help of aluminium rods and stands. Awnings are quite common in front of commercial properties, RVs and campers and even residential properties and swimming pools.

Awnings are often placed above doors, windows, balconies and sidewalks. These not only provide better sun protection but also can act as an additional extension of the place in itself. Awnings are often chosen based on the climate and conditions of the area for which it will be used. While polyester and cotton awnings are good for summer heat, vinyl and aluminium awnings are needed for harsher and windier climates. Awnings are especially a big comfort during summers as these have a tendency to keep the under area at least 5 to 10 degree cooler and under shade. Being retractable in nature mostly, an awning makes a great addition to any property. Many awnings are also used for covering thermal solar panels during summers.

The operational system of awnings is either motorised or manual. While manual awnings have a good vertical support, motorised awnings generally have retractable lateral supporting arms. Additional vertical support manually can be provided to these motorised awnings using aluminium poles and stands. During windy weather or heavy rain, additional support is very much needed to prevent the awnings from breakage or damage. Awnings have a shelf life of over 30 years, thus making these a permanent fixture for many properties.

Retractable awnings are the most preferred type of awning. The various types of retractable awnings include Patio Cover Awning, Lateral Arm Awning, Side or Drop Arm Awning, Shade Sails, Solar Shade Screens, Solar Window Awnings etc. The Patio Cover Awning is a new addition in the market. The retractable Patio Awning helps in enclosing the entire front and sides of the patio giving it a room like appearance - or rather an extension of the house in itself. The Patio Awning can easily be heated in winters and cooled in summers with Split Air conditioner system. The lateral Arm Awning rolls up in a tube like fashion and remains attached to the wall when not needed. This type is very common and a most preferred type of awning. The motorised function of these awnings can even be controlled with the help of smart phones.

Awnings are great multifunctional structures that are most often a onetime investment. Being extremely easy to handle and repair, these can be added to any surface. Since these have an aluminium framework, the entire structure is extremely lightweight. Being an excellent all weather shield, awnings can be used easily during any condition be it heat of the summers, extreme wind and snow of the winter or the harsh rain of the monsoons. These also act as an extra layer of protection for the doors, windows, patios and balconies.

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