subject: Reasons Why You Need Patio Covers And Window Awnings [print this page] Why Why
Those who bring in grocery bags into the house for their family know why a door canopy is a really good idea. The task of getting bags into the house requires dropping the bags on the floor, finding the keys to the house, putting the key into the door to unlock the door, and finally entering the house with the bags. It requires quite a bit of time to get into the house with bags. During this time, rain and snow can make things even more difficult.
Even when there's no rain or snow, it is still very nice to have something cover the door area from the sun. A good spot for shade can be very helpful when finding the keys to enter the house. Naturally, a bigger canopy will likely be needed for sun protection since the sun changes position throughout the day as well as the seasons.
Retractable
One great choice for a door canopy is a retractable model. This is a great feature to own since there are instances when a canopy isn't needed. If the weather is nice and there is the necessity for sunlight to penetrate the window on a door, then it could be better to keep the canopy retracted. Same thing is true when there is going to be a lot of wind.
However, the canopy can be put out when the temperature is going to be bad with rain or snow. This will allow people to enter the house without getting wet. It'll provide a good amount of shelter during inclement weather. Nobody likes to get pelted with rain or snow while getting the keys out. This makes things significantly better for the home's occupants as well as guests.
Energy Savings
Having a door canopy can lead to energy savings as well, especially for those who have a glass door such as in the backyard. With a canopy, the sunlight can be reflected away from the house in an effort to save on cooling costs during the summer. Up to 77% of solar heat can be blocked. Consequently, the savings in cooling costs can be up to 20% during the summer.
Another nice side-effect of blocking sunlight is it will cause the floor and furniture near the door to fade less from not having as much direct sunlight exposure. It also keeps the house darker if that is the effect desired, which is nice in the summer when it's very hot and humid.
Durability
Many people are concerned about the durability of a door canopy. That's a perfectly valid concern in numerous regions where there is a wide range of inclement weather including the Midwest part of the United States. The majority of the modern products that are available in the current market are designed for snow, hail, rain, and wind. Although this does not mean they're indestructible, they are able to generally handle a major load.
If the conditions are going to be very bad with big hail stones, high winds, or a hurricane, many canopies can be retracted so that it doesn't get damaged if really bad weather occurs. Retracting can ensure that the canopy will last for many years.
