Metal awnings and pergolas are truly the most underestimated of all home extensions or additions, but may actually be the most useful of all. Indeed, what are the benefits of metal awnings?
Awnings provide protection from the elements. Whether you require salvation from the scorching sun, a place to retreat while the storm rolls in or calm on a particularly windy day, metal awnings add an element of protection in your outdoor entertainment area.
Your awnings can keep you cool on hot days and warm during the cooler months. That is, if the awnings are insulated. Installing insulated awnings is one of the smartest investments you can make for your home. Not only do insulated metal awnings give you a pleasant temperate environment, they also dull the sound of heavy rain, deflect heat on hot days and reduce condensation build-up on outdoor furnishings when it’s cool.
Even coastal homes can reap the benefits of metal awnings. The aluminium structures are corrosion-proof, meaning that the salty sea breezes won’t harsh your home. In addition to this, all awnings from Wizard Home Improvements are cyclone tested and ultra-durable for your comfort and safety.
It’s easy to stay green. To keep your energy usage low throughout the rest of the house, you can install solar panelling on top of your outdoor awning or pergola.
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Metal Awnings: The Benefits
1. Insulation: One of the big selling points of metal awnings is the fact that you can get them insulated. On hot days the shade you get sometimes just isn’t enough to cool you down, so insulated metal awnings are what’s called for.
2. Stability: Regardless of what style of awning you choose, if you choose to have it made from fabric you’re going to have issues when the wind gets above a mild breeze. A flapping fabric awning can easily rip and potentially do damage to other parts of your house while a metal awning won’t even sway in the strongest of winds.
3. Hardiness: Metal is far stronger than fabric, it’s just common sense, therefore metal awnings are going to last far longer than a fabric alternative.
4. Colour Change: Every now and then it’s nice to give your home a bit of a face-lift. A colour change to your home’s exterior can make it feel like you’re living somewhere entirely new. The only problem comes when your fabric awning no longer matches your house. The easy solution to this is to choose metal awnings which can be repainted to match your home’s new style.
5. Easy to Clean: Cleaning a fabric awning can easily turn into an all-day task, whereas washing a metal awning can be as simple as spraying it with a hose and making sure the water drains away.