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An Awning Can Give An Extra Outdoor Room
Mon 13 Nov 2006 - 10:04
An Awning Can Give An Extra Outdoor Room
By Louise Wasa
An awning is a secondary covering attached to the exterior wall of a building and it add color and brightness to a place. The aluminum awning is rust-proof and is suitable even for light snow-loads. The time of the year when you have snow, it can be great to have an outdoor room thanks to an awning. Most awnings are of course used to protect from sunlight.
Measuring the width and the projection for your awning is simple. An awning is comprised of a lightweight frame structure over which a cover is attached. When you are looking for awnings, make sure the one of your choice is UV rated. Sunshine will in the long run make the colours fade and the fabric will start to crack. The awning should also be wind resistant, as much as one can expect. For nature´s long term stress on awnings choose one that is designed to stand wind, water and snow. You should insist on fire retardant material/paint. Also, check with your insurance provider to make sure your awning is covered in the event of any damage.
In many instances, a prefabricated awning is actually a sound and solid choice. These awnings are heavy and expensive, therefore make sure that your awning is always secured while lifting it into the brackets. The most common, and least expensive, method to open and close a retractable awning is with a hand crank on a long rod. But, most people and companies prefer the motorized method.
A great benefit of most awnings is the ability to retract it when not in use. The size of an awning is determined by its length, width and projection from the building to which it is attached. Roll-out awnings are best put away in severe conditions, this does not mean to say a freestanding awning is bomb proof. If it is full weather protection for an outdoor space, or you want to create an outdoor room, a fixed-frame awning is the better choice.
Generally the fabric used for a patio awning is a teflon coated fabric which protects against the elements and is treated with an anti-mildew coating. Wind and water happen to be its worst enemies. Therefore is a retractable awning cover an additional protection when your awning is rolled up.
The installation of most awnings are relatively easy. However, if you prefer not to manage the window or patio awning installation yourself, simply find a local handyman, carpenter or awning installer. The cleaning for removing mildew and stains is fairly easy. Use a mild soap and a soft brush.
These products are a valuable addition to any backyard deck or patio, outdoor eating area or porch area. Why not turn your patio into a cosy outdoor living room during warm summer evenings by installing a suns setter awning. With a patio awning, you have shade for grilling out on the weekend. Make the most of your patio come rain or shine. Extend your outdoor living areas and keep your house cool by installing a custom made patio awning to your pergola. Patio covers gives you sun when when you want it and shade when you need it.
Louise Wasa always writes about valuable news & reviews.
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