On Awnings
June 25, 2008
For the past few centuries shop owners in major cities had a morning ritual of lowering a partial covering of their windows called an awing. This was done by using a crank and protected the store from the sun’s glare during the day. When the shop closed the awning was raised so that it was flat with the building. This was to protect it from damage.
Today commercial awnings provide the same protection but, because of new construction methods, no longer need to be cranked up or down. They are mainly a statement of style for the establishment and advertising.
Residential awnings not only protect your home from the sun’s rays but prevent the home’s possessions from fading and help on air conditioning costs. Some awnings cover up the whole patio while the simpler ones are sun blockers. Another awning type is placed between the home’s wall and the garden to expand a the protected living space outside. Usually this is combined with an outdoor heater to provide a season-extending recreational area.
To get an awning made can cost upwards of $1000 but there are many models and sizes available in home stores that can fit almost any application. These can be as as low as $150.
Entry Filed under: Decks and Patios, Solar, Windows and Doors. Tags: air_conditioning, awning, commercial_awnings, living_space, morning_ritual, residential_awnings, sun_blockers, s_rays.
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