Retractable Awnings Give Versatile Sun Cover

Many people love to find great ways to enlarge and expand their living quarters to give them more space just for everyday family activities or for entertaining. Retractable awnings that are designed to cover and protect outdoor spaces, like patios and decks, are one of the most popular solutions on the market, in terms of the patio awnings and canopies that are available. They provide all the protection from the elements you could want while also being very adaptable and versatile depending on the needs of the family.

Another reason why patio awnings that are fully retractable make a lot of sense is that when severe weather conditions arise, unlike a fixed gazebo 10, they can also be rolled up to prevent damage to the canvas awning itself. Also, a permanent awning structure can do damage to the structure of the home if it gets battered by high winds, in the event of tornados or hurricanes, which are frequently a concern in a number of parts of the country.

Another reason for the popularity of retractable awnings is the fact that they are much less expensive to add to a home than building fixed patio sunshades. With the retractable patio awnings, you can enjoy the same level of protection and comfort that you get with the permanent installations, but at a much lower cost.

In addition, a retractable awning also provides much more flexibility because they can be either fully extended or fully rolled up, or opened to varying degrees, which allows you to have a great deal of control over your outdoor environment. If you want to allow more light into your home, then you can retract the awning enough to brighten things up, while still providing enough shade to protect carpeting and furniture from direct sunlight.

In general, shade awnings for a home, whether a patio awning or a window awning, can also help homeowners save a great deal of money over time, especially if its a new build and priced into the building contract. If you live in an area with abundant sunshine, then the awnings around your homes can add an additional layer of protection from the sun, shading windows and doors and reducing the amount of heat that permeates into the house. This can substantially lower energy bills in many cases, especially when the awnings are used to create structures for shade on the sunniest sides of the house, usually the western and southern exposures.

A retractable awning is available in two main types; manual and motorized. Manual awnings are adjusted by the use of a hand crank mechanism and have sturdy stabilizer arms that are attached to the walls of your home or the patio structure. These are less expensive to install and maintain than the automatic, motorized versions.

The retractable awnings that are motorized are controlled either with a remote control device or with a wall mounted switch. These awnings also include a manual override function in case of a power outage. Most of the time, these types of sunshades also have wind sensors that are incorporated in the unit and when triggered by high winds the awning will automatically retract. This is perfect for those instances when an unexpected storm arises when you are not home.