BENEFITS OF AN AWNING
Retractable awnings are a great and economical way to shade a deck or patio.
• Whether providing shelter from the sun’s intense rays or enhancing a building’s beauty and decor, the many benefits of such an awning will add value and aesthetics.
• Available in various sizes, both large and small, awnings are perfect for homes where a large expanse is required to be covered. Smaller sized awnings are great for the windows and doors.
• Awnings provide you with extra space in your house or condo, without construction costs. In addition, you need not employ the services of a general contractor or architect as estimating and installation is provided by The Awning Factory. They are also significantly less expensive than any permanent construction, and are like adding an extra room.
• Our fabrics are available in over 300 colours. Your inspiration and creativity in using our awnings can enhance the character of your building by accentuating the architecture and reflecting a distinct style.
• Retractable patio awnings protect your indoor furniture, carpeting, wallpaper and furnishings, among others, from fading. In addition, they retain room brightness also. They protect your outdoor furniture fabric from fading, too.
• Water resistant fabrics keep the rain off your patio, deck, terrace or balcony and away from your windows and doors also. This enables you to enjoy your barbecue on the deck, or patio, and the rain at the same time.
• Saving On Energy – Awnings can reduce interior heat in your home during periods of sunlight, by as much as 77 percent. According to a study by the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), using solution dyed acrylic fabrics on awnings used as patio covers, window awnings, or as a sun protection system, have shown energy efficiency by lowering your electric bill.
• All of our fabrics come with a 10 year warranty against fading, mildew and rotting. Our patio awnings lower indoor temperatures by as much as 15 degrees, and reduce sunlight and glare by as much as 94 percent.
• Another advantage of retractable awnings is that they can be rolled up, or retracted, during inclement weather, unlike the permanent, fixed awnings. During high winds, hail, heavy rain, etc, they do not rip apart as they are closed up. Similarly, in winters they do not collapse due to the weight of snow, as permanent awnings do.
• Our awnings offer the option of motorization along with wind sensors and remote control devices for ease of operation and added protection against the elements.