Sunday, July 6, 2014

The Importance Of Awnings In Homes And Buildings

By Rosella Campbell


An awning is also called as the overhang is a special covering and usually attached to the exterior walls of a building. It is commonly composed of cotton, vinyl or polyester fabric. These are stretched tightly to a light structure of aluminum, steel or iron. The Awnings New Jersey are usually constructed of aluminum understructure with aluminum sheeting.

Most awnings are just like decorative things at home, but provides various purposes. Once you have selected the right one and installed them well, it can provide great value and comfort to a certain home. However, if you have confusions about its features, several advantages are provided for you. Here are some of the advantages and factors in choosing great awning materials.

These are helpful to protect the window frames from rain, snow and sun. Commonly, window frames, or window panes are made of special woods. However, most of these materials are prone to environmental changes. Even you have chosen a sufficient wood polish or coating, but it would still deteriorate when exposed to intense weather conditions.

During heavy rains, you seem to close your windows, to avoid the water to be penetrated inside. However, you should not worry anymore, if you have installed awnings at home. Your window can be opened without worrying the water to get inside.

In watching television, perhaps you always close your window, blinds or curtains down to lessen the glares. However, if an awning is fitted properly, you do not have to block the natural light, since it can lessen the glare on the monitors near to a window.

Once you are convinced by the advantages of the awnings, you need to consider other aspects in choosing an overhang for your home. You have to take into considerations the material used. Most often, aluminum and outdoor fabrics are mostly the materials for awnings. These outdoor fabrics consist of different shapes and color options. It also has lesser maintenance than aluminum ones. Basically, aluminum only requires less maintenance but only consist limited options for its designs and colors.

The next is the right angle. It is suggested for windows facing the east or west to have a certain percentage of forty five to sixty, since it only needs less coverage as the sun has a greater angle from its direction. The side panels may also alter an architectural awning. These side panels are essential to add more coverage to different directions.

A roll up awning allows the heat of the sun to enter inside the house even on winter days. The retractable awnings are essential for patios and decks. These consist of mechanisms that can extend its direction. Motors and switches are installed in these overhangs that can ease certain retractions. However, these are not good for heavy rains or snow. It is important to protect them from harmful weather conditions.

It is also necessary to ask a professional architect in looking for a good design. Few of the best designs are the traditional open side, close side semi circular standard and double bar standard. It is more essential to choose light colored overhangs, since it does not block the sunlight and can reduce heat.




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