5 Benefits of Installing an Awning

If you enjoy relaxing outdoors, perhaps you have one thing your space is lacking: a comfortable area for everyone to gather and enjoy. A solution? Installing an awning over your patio or deck space. Discover some of the biggest benefits of having an awning.

1. Protection From the Elements
Love to entertain outdoors? Experience a lot of rainstorms? An awning provides instant protection from unexpected rain and drizzle. Made from a variety of materials, including various fabrics, acrylic, and aluminum, most awnings provide a moisture barrier from rain and dew.

An awning can also help block wind from blowing items around under the awning.

Do not let an unexpected afternoon rainstorm with a blustery breeze force you into canceling plans. Having an awning in place can help turn an outdoor gathering into a memorable experience.

2. Blocks Harmful UV Rays
Staying out of the direct sunlight not only keeps you comfortable but protects your skin too. Even small amounts of UV exposure from direct sunlight increases your risk of:

• Skin cancer
• Premature aging of the skin, including age spots and wrinkling
• Eye damage
• Immune system suppression

An awning provides a safe place to enjoy the outdoors while staying out of direct sunlight. In addition to sunblock, it provides a layer of protection from the sun's damaging UV rays.

3. Keeps Pets and People Cool
When temperatures start to climb outside, sitting out on a hot patio may not be the first option that comes to mind. With a retractable or fixed awning, the heat does not have to keep the entire family stuck indoors with the air conditioner.

Because it blocks direct sunlight from reaching your skin, you will feel cooler.

In addition, your pets will stay cool too. Their water bowls can be out of direct sunlight, and they can stay hydrated and comfortable during the hot hours of the day.

4. Boosts Indoor Energy Efficiency
Did you know that an awning may actually save on your home's energy bills? Awnings help keep the interior cool by blocking sunlight and heat from entering the home. This makes the entire HVAC unit work more efficiently and reduces strain on the AC system when temperatures peak during the day.

This is an economical and eco-friendly way to keep your home cool and comfortable during the summer, both inside and out.

5. Creates Curb Appeal
Have you taken a good look at the exterior of your home? Does something seem to be lacking? Installing one or more awnings to your home can actually add to both the value and the aesthetics of the property.

Awnings are both fixed and retractable. If you want something more permanent over your door or patio, a fixed awning may be a good choice.
Awnings create an additional element to your home's design. Just like curtains and window treatments enhance the inside of each room, awnings can spark visual interest on the outside.

Because awnings come in some many designs, choose a color that either matches or provides a subtle contrast to your home's exterior. This is an asset if you decide to sell your home or appraise it.

Whether you want a fixed awning or one that retracts depending on the weather and your comfort needs, both come with many big benefits.

Looking to add value to your home and outdoor lifestyle? Get in touch with Sunstate Awning today. We are your one-stop-shop for creating an awning that fits your needs. Why go anywhere else? We look forward to helping you choose the right awning for your home so you can enjoy your outdoor space all year long without worry or concern.