Sun awnings can make a great difference to your home

The first known sun awnings were used by ancient Egyptians and Syrians and they’re still popular today! Patio and window sun awnings do much more than just add beauty to your home!

Sun awnings are the perfect way to add shade to your patio or deck. They will allow you to use your patio during the hottest part of the day or even when it’s raining! They will even provide protection from snow in the winter time!

Todays awnings have evolved into a sort of “window dressing” for your home. They can be purchased in hundreds of colors and designs that will blend in with whatever style and color the exterior of your home may be!

The fabrics are made to be long lasting, mildew and mold resistant and are also stain resistant for easy cleaning! And, unlike the old sun awnings that looked messy when retracted, todays sun awnings retract more fully and usually only leave a tailored valance!

If you live in an area where high winds are a problem, you may even want to consider aluminum sun awnings. Although, they’re not retractable they can hold up to wind better than fabric models and can be repainted as needed.

You’ll also have the choice of several types of sun awnings. They’re now available with automatic openers that work by sensors. These sensors will literally detect sunlight and open when they’re needed. And, they will automatically close when the wind starts to blow or if it becomes cloudy!

There are also sun awnings that can be operated by remote control, either from inside or outside your home. And, the basic style is equipped with a retractable hand crank that will turn smoothly on gears.

You can have your sun awnings installed by a professional, but if you’re handy at do it yourself projects you can easily install them yourself to save money!

Sun awnings also come in many different shapes, you can choose from a rounded top or the more traditional flat topped sun awnings. Many sun awnings are also available with scalloped edges or the regular finished straight edge.

Lab tests have shown that the temperature underneath a sun awning can be up to 20 degrees cooler! Window sun awnings will keep the sun’s rays out to keep your home cooler in the summer and reduce cooling bills.

But, sun awnings can also protect your furniture and curtains! Over time, the sun’s rays will fade curtains and drapery, as well as the material on a sofa or chair that sits close to your window.
Installing sun awnings can add years to the life of your furniture and accessories! And, they’ll keep your patio or deck furniture looking new longer!

A deck or patio that is protected by a sun awning will make a perfect play area for children. Sun awnings will allow your children to be outdoors, but keep them protected from sun burn and heat exhaustion!

You can even purchase sun awning accessories such as kits that will allow you to surround your patio or porch with screen. There are also many lighting kits or heaters to choose from and mats are even available for your patio floor!

Sun awnings are also a great way to change the look of your home without all the expense and mess of construction! They will provide years of use and even raise the equity value of your home!