5 Benefits of an Awning for your Home

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Are you having a difficult time deciding whether or not to cover your patio area in the backyard? If you’re weighing your options and you think that the expense of covering the patio is simply not worth it, you’re doing something wrong.

But worry not, we’re here to set you on the right path and share with you all the benefits of installing some sort of awning in your backyard.

Having an awning in your backyard can significantly affect the value of your house, the outside look of it, and the energy efficiency and it can even make your home look larger.

So without any further ado, here are 5 benefits of an awning for your home.

1.      Protects you from the elements

Let’s start with the most obvious benefit of an awning – it protects you from the elements. Having an outdoor awning in your backyard is especially useful during those long summer days. The awning will provide shade from the sun, and its harmful UV rays, it will reduce direct sunlight and in that way reduce the temperature under it by up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Similarly, when the weather takes a turn for the worse, the awning will be there to protect you from the rain, hail, or similar weather conditions. Simply put, with quality outdoor awnings you’ll be able to expand functional, seasonal living space in your backyard, and maximize the time spent outdoors.

2.      Reduces your energy costs

In addition to maximizing your functional living space, installing an awning can also significantly reduce your energy costs. You may think that installing an awning is expensive now but in the long run, an awning can save you money on your energy bills. What Do you think?

Well, while you benefit from the shade on your patio, you’ll also benefit indoors as well. The air around your home will stay cooler, which means that the air inside will also be significantly cooler as well.

Cooler air indoors means less need to use your AC and the less you use the AC the lower your energy bills will be. In winter times, you can also benefit from an awning. The awning does a great job of insulating your home, which in turn means cutting heat loss during wintertime.

As you can see, the awning can be used all year round, and in that way keep your energy costs lower.

3.      Protects both the outside and inside of your house

Yet another benefit of an awning is that it can protect both the outside and inside of your home. Keeping your outdoor furniture protected has never been easier than with an awning. Not just protected, but your furniture will have a longer lifespan if you keep it under an awning.

Your furniture upholstery will be safe from fading, cracking, or drying up in the direct sun. You can also easily avoid your furniture getting moldy, rotten, or overall damaged from exposure to rain or increased moisture.

Similarly, the awning can help you protect the inside of your home. You can say goodbye to the glare on the TV and computer screens, no more faded curtains, carpets, flooring, and furnishings that have been exposed to the harmful UV light and heat from the sun.

All in all, as you can see, an awning will keep your indoor and outdoor possessions protected and their lifespan prolonged.

4.      Low maintenance

Awnings come in many different materials, sizes, colors, and shapes, but what most of them have in common are low maintenance and easy care. They should be water repellent and mildew resistant, but above all, they should be simple to take care of.

To maintain your fabric awning and keep it clean, and in that way, prolong its lifespan, you should brush off any loose dirt and debris, then spray it with a cleaning solution (water and mild soap) and use a soft bristle brush to clean the awning. After that give the cleaning solution some time to soak into the fabric and then rinse it thoroughly and leave it to air dry slowly.

During winter, if your area gets snow, make sure you carefully remove it from the awning. You can use a shovel or a broom, however, make sure you do it slowly and carefully so as not to damage the awning. In case you own a retractable awning, you won’t have to worry about this part.

5.      Increases the value of your home

Adding an awning can also increase the value of your home. It’s important to be aware of this huge benefit of an awning, especially when you’re reconsidering installing it.

With an awning, as we already mentioned, you’re not only reducing the energy cost, you’re also expanding your seasonal living space. Both of these will increase the value of your home without expensive renovations.

Spending less on energy bills is definitely something that will make buyers take a second look at your house.

Additionally, potential buyers will always prefer the space that looks larger and that offers the possibility of hosting parties and entertaining guests. On top of that, the aesthetic appeal of an awning will only boost the value more.

We understand that installing an awning can be pricey. However, if you count all the benefits, you’ll notice that adding an awning can only pay off in the long run.

The best thing about awnings is that they come in various types, materials, sizes, shapes, and colors, so finding something that complements your house and makes it more aesthetically appealing shouldn’t be a problem.

Another big plus is that awnings can be retractable – either motorized or manual. This means that you can control how extended the awning is, and how much shade you want or don’t want. This option can be particularly handy during winter, just retract your awning and you won’t have to worry about cleaning the snow off of it.

So, don’t wait anymore, find your perfect awning and enjoy spending time outdoors this spring and summer.

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