A Look At Window Awnings
By Alison Cole, Fri Dec 9th
Chances are, you have seen a home with awnings installed.Perhaps you took a second look to admire the beauty, style andelegance the awning added to the home. Awnings can be asignificant investment both in time and money but can addtremendous value and style to your home. Awnings are commonlyused to beautify windows, walkways, patios and decks. Not onlydo they add beauty, they also serve a functional purpose toshade the home from the hot summer sun and provide a long-termsolution for energy efficiency and savings.
Not only do window awnings add charm to your home, they can alsokeep temperature between eight and fifteen degrees cooler insummer months. In southern facing windows, window awnings canreduce solar heat by up to 65%, and by up to 77% for windowsfacing the west. Today's window awnings, especially the fabricawnings, come with a protective acrylic coating that helps toprotect them against harsh weather elements. The protectivecoating can reduce fading and wear for up to five years and evenlonger in some cases.
Window awnings come with many options, such as stationary,retractable and freestanding. They can also have open sides orclosed sides, and come in a huge variety of colors. The standardprojection of window awnings is usually about half the size ofthe window. For example, if a window that is 48 inches high willhave an awning with a projection of about 24 inches. Thoughthese measurements will vary with your needs, it is a generalestimate of what to expect.
Window awnings must be mounted on a window frame or exteriorwall. This is necessary to keep the window awning level andsturdy. Window awnings are an excellent and relativelyinexpensive way to add value, charm, style and elegance to yourhome. You should shop around at local installation companies tofind the best deal; do not forget to inquire about theirwarranty agreements. Researching companies, prices andwarranties will guarantee your satisfaction with your new windowawning.
About the author:Awnings Info providesdetailed information about retractable, canvas, window, RV,patio, aluminum, deck, and commercial awnings. Awnings Info isthe sister site of GazebosWeb.
