| Awnings could be a good addition to any terrace, | | | | controlled. It can provide protection to your |
| balcony, patio, doorways, decks, windows, | | | | furniture's, carpets and fixtures from fading. |
| poolside, driveway, Jacuzzi and other open spaces | | | | Most retractable awnings have options for an |
| that should require decreasing warm weather | | | | electric motor. These are recommended for |
| temperatures and protection. Aside from providing | | | | outdoor plug ins and will need indoor switches. |
| additional shelter from the elements, it can | | | | When you choose to install a retractable awning |
| enhance the exterior beauty of your home. | | | | with motor, have a licensed electrician install it for |
| Awnings are also good energy savers. | | | | you. |
| Depending on the direction that your house faces, | | | | Stationary Awnings are good protection for the |
| an awning can save you considerable cuts on | | | | structure and can save you money for utility |
| air-conditioning costs. There are different kinds of | | | | costs. |
| awnings that can be used for residential and | | | | Canvas Awnings can provide additional protection |
| commercial purposes. | | | | to your deck window, patio and balcony aside |
| The Retractable Awning | | | | from beautifying them. The shade it provide can |
| The retractable type is the most versatile of all | | | | help you enjoy more outdoor activities while |
| awnings. It can provide direct protection from the | | | | protecting your drapes, carpets and furniture's |
| sun and can be tilted up to 45 degrees. It is a | | | | from premature fading. |
| good option if you need an awning that can be | | | | Canvas awnings come in different shade colors, |
| adjusted from time to time according to the | | | | patterns and designs, Styles could either be the |
| requirements of shading that you will need. | | | | double bar standard, dome shaped, open sides, |
| Retractable awnings come in different shade, | | | | the traditional closed sides, waterfall, quarter barrel |
| color, design and retain the brightness of the | | | | and semi-circular. Canvass awnings are durable. It |
| space where it is placed. Retractable awnings are | | | | can last up to ten years and replacements are |
| easily installed and can be removed just as easily. | | | | not expensive. There are also a wide variety of |
| Provided the awning is not supplied with an electric | | | | frames that you can choose from. Selection of |
| motor, which is one of its options, you would not | | | | frames can be aluminum or steel, anodized and |
| need help from a licensed electrician. | | | | powder-coated. |
| This awning has retractable arms that are spring | | | | Metal Awnings or Aluminum awnings have three |
| loaded providing the tension to the fabric when it | | | | main categories the louvered awnings, the |
| is rolling down its tube. Using this awning is like | | | | stationary awnings and the door hoods/canopies. |
| creating and additional space to your structure | | | | These types of awnings are designed for |
| without the need for contractors. It is also the | | | | durability. However like all awnings, the Aluminum |
| least expensive as it does not require | | | | awnings can bend when heavy load is placed on it |
| construction. | | | | like the accumulation of snow or hail. |
| When sufficient slopes are made, retractable | | | | Awnings support and paneling are constructed |
| awnings can keep your terraces, balconies, patios | | | | from tough double-gauged aluminum panels that |
| etc. clean and protected from rain. It however | | | | are designed for all-weather durability. Its sides |
| should be guarded during inclement weather, | | | | provide extra ventilation allowing hot air not to |
| never during snow and must be rolled up when | | | | accumulate on the shaded areas. Metal awnings |
| there is hail. | | | | are available in designs that will fit and add beauty |
| With retractable awnings, light and shade can be | | | | to window doors and pathways. |