Awnings, Aluminum and Fabric

Awnings can be used for any number of reasons, from creating shade on a backyard patio to drawing attention to a store front. They are generally found in two basic categories, permanently affixed and retractable. They can also be made from numerous materials including aluminum and fabric.

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Awnings can be an ideal way to help lower your monthly utility bills. When used correctly, they can help reduce the amount of heat generated by sunlight shining through a window or doorway. In fact, studies have shown that by using correctly positioned awnings, heat build-up inside a structure can be reduced by as much as 80 percent. This in turn means less air conditioner use and therefore a significant reduction in energy usage. When used en masse, the resulting drop in energy consumption can also help reduce the strain that we put on our power supply systems each summer, thereby conserving energy on much larger scale as well.

For residential applications, awnings are available in a virtually limitless number of varieties. Window awnings are often made from fabric, which can be dyed to nearly any color, patterns, or combination of the two. Canvas is a common material to use as awning fabric. It is extremely durable, easy to wash and can be easily dyed to match any décor. Most window awnings, if made to be retractable, are normally designed to be retracted manually. This is mainly due to their smaller size, which makes manual operation much easier.

Deck and patio awnings can also be made from fabric, but are also commonly made from aluminum. Aluminum awnings are often preferred because of their extreme durability and their easy maintenance. They can be found in virtually any color, and in most cases will never need to be repainted once installed. They are also extremely easy to clean, usually just requiring a light hosing down. Retractable deck and patio awnings, due to their much larger size, use an electric motor to do the work. These awnings can be spread out or retracted with the simple push of a button.

Awnings have many commercial applications as well. They can be made from brightly colored materials as a means of attracting attention to a store front. They are also commonly emblazoned with a company logo and used as an entrance way. Strip malls will often use long rows of awnings as a means of helping to keep customers cool while shopping on hot summer days.

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