4 Reasons to Install Awnings

Awnings that are installed in your backyard, either to cover a patio or just over individual windows, add a beautiful appearance to the space. However, there are also many other reasons to get them. Here are some different benefits of installing awnings. 

Protect Patio Furniture 

The first reason to install awnings in your backyard is to protect your patio furniture. The furniture is at risk of damage from the elements, including direct sunlight and water or snow damage. For the protection of your patio furniture, it is a good idea to have retractable awnings installed. These can extend out on your patio so that they cover the furniture as needed. Whether you use them to protect furniture during the daylight hours or only open them at night to reduce condensation or before a rainstorm, they can be very helpful.

Lower Energy Bills

Another great benefit to window awnings is the fact that they can help save energy. By having awnings, you have a way to reduce heat that comes into your house through the windows. This means that during the summer when you have the air conditioner on, you don't need to turn it on to such a low temperature. The awnings are actually providing a small amount of insulation so that the overall temperature is lower in your home. Before too long, you will notice that can adjust the temperature of the air conditioner's thermostat and spend less on your monthly energy bills.

Provide Extra Shade

Your awning can also provide extra shade to help keep your patio more comfortable. No longer do you only need to rely on table umbrellas to provide shade on your patio. Like the awnings for protecting the furniture on your patio, it is recommended that you choose large, retractable awnings for this purpose. That way, when you want as much sunshine as possible, you can close the awnings. On days when it is too hot and you want shade, you can open them up with the push of a button.

Reduce Window Maintenance

Also consider the fact that when you have awnings over your exterior windows, it is protecting them and reducing how much maintenance is required. There is less dirt, debris, and buildup from windy, rain, and snow. You will likely not be cleaning them as often and the awnings can often keep away quite a bit of dirt and debris that flies up during heavy storms.

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We need to have an office in busy location so that we are near our clients, but the sounds from the street and the train station across the road can be a little distracting for our draftsmen. They have asked us to look at doing something about noise abatement, so we put some insulation in, but it's still much noisier than ideal. Now we are going to be putting in noise reducing windows to try and stop noise coming through that space as well. We hope that will do the job - we'll put up some before and after pictures and readings so you can be the judge.

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