subject: Patio Awnings Means Protection Against Sun Heat [print this page] An Awning is just an attachment or cover that is hung on the exterior walls of a building, nothing more than that. They come in various varieties and are made up of several materials as canvas woven with acrylic, cotton or polyester. Awnings made of Aluminum are also available in the market. Aluminum awnings are broadly used in the snowy and windy areas where fabric awning doesn"t provide much resistance.
Awnings can be placed quite easily above the door, widow and sideway of a building. The foremost reason behind installing awning anywhere is to get protection from the warmth of sun during the period of summer. It provides shade and keeps the premises cool. It is also equally beneficial in winter days too at it regulates the weather and provides resistance to snow and strong winds. They also help during rainy season by protecting important household goods from getting wet and damaged.
Awnings are of two types basically. One type is manually operated awning and the other one is automatic or motorized awning. Motorized awnings are used more frequently than the manual awnings as they are electricity operated. They possess retractable lateral arms and do not require any vertical support. Hence it gives shaded area without any obstruction. This is why they are more advantageous and given more preference over the manually operated ones.
People also use awnings to cover and extend the outside space of their garden. It not only provides ample protection but also adds beauty and glow to the place. It is highly effective during summer times as it keeps the room quite cool. Mainly, it reduces the cost of air conditioner which is the most expensive household object. It lowers down the temperature by 20 degrees so the functioning of air conditioner is not necessary every time. Thus it acts as an energy saver.
Awnings also come in portable structures. They are just freestanding structures who are not combined with anything. They can be moved anywhere according to the wish of the owner when needed. They generally comprises of a frame, few poles and a huge piece of fabric that is mounted on to the frame. The two pole types can be often seen in practice by the people for sheltering the outside area of home on vacations or holidays. The four pole type awnings can be used for providing a good covered sitting area wherever an individual wants often denoted as canopy.
They are used for both purposes residential and non-residential. Hotels and restaurants often use awnings to cover the outdoor areas for parties, reception and dining. In non-residential buildings awnings are used more frequently to act as sign or billboard as the essential information like name, address and mobile no. is painted on them. They are very durable and affordable. They come in very low price but have large versatility.
