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Commercial awnings are perfect for a hot summer afternoon, due to the cooling effects it brings to a property. A commercial awning is a covering which is attached onto the outside wall of a building. Awnings may be made of cotton or polyester, acrylic or vinyl. They are good at keeping the heat out, helping you control the temperature in your business, and providing a nice shade to relax in and enjoy the summer breeze in. Some of the benefits a commercial awning adds to a business are as follows: Firstly, they enable one to control the temperature in their own home or business. Research has shown that awnings can reduce the temperature underneath it by almost 20 degrees. This cooling effect will also extend into the house, since awnings...

Awnings can make a great addition to any home due to a number of reasons. Firstly, they serve a number of functions; providing shade when the temperature is hot and the sun is out, and providing shelter when it is raining. Secondly, they can be brought out whenever you feel like it; they don’t need to be in use all of the time, giving you the freedom to make your own choice. An alternative to the temporary type of awning however, is growing in popularity due to a number of reasons of its own. Similar to an awning in all ways except for how it is a permanent fixture, it can serve the same functions. The difference, and benefit, comes in the form of how you plan your home and...

If you like to step outside into your garden for whatever reason, and would like to be able to do so all year round, no matter what the weather, then getting an awning could be the ideal solution for you. A lot of people are intrigued by the idea of awnings for their gardens, but are more interested in the idea of having a glass awning, or see-through awning. These can be used to create a glass covered veranda, which allows you to enjoy the sunlight or at least see the clouds up above you, all while secure in the fact that you won’t get wet. Glass verandas can be built by using a glass awning, and can be a great addition to any home. By placing them outside your...

Both residential and commercial buildings would somehow appear incomplete without the presence of sun awnings. For homes, a number of different options are available in the U.K. market. Patio Awnings These options, especially the retractable ones, were mainly present on upscale homes. Fortunately, people of all classes can now enjoy the same comfort, style and luxury when relaxing at their patio as prices for these awnings have sensibly reduced to affordable levels. Handling of these retractable units is easy – one can use either a motor or a manual crank. Of course, motors are the easier alternatives as these are even equipped with remote controls and climate sensors. This ensures that retraction of the awning can take place automatically whenever there is a sudden heavy rain or storm. These items...