In construction of your house or office building, exterior beauty is very important. Even more important is in case of office or business. Customers can feel attracted instantly if the building is beautiful from outside. Awnings to a large extent help you in this. Awnings not only help you to increase the exterior beauty of your house, but also give you shed and a resting place to sit and relax, enjoy the natural weather. Presently people prefer retractable awnings over fixed ones, because these can be rolled up with the press of a button.

Awnings are made of the following materials:

>> Polycarbonate

>> Aluminum

>> Corrugated fiberglass

>> Plastic

>> Canvas

>> Fabric

The first three materials of awnings do not get damaged in extreme bad weather conditions. Retractable awnings can be folded. This protects the awnings from bad weather. This type of awnings is very stylish and artistic. Architects often take the help of retractable awnings to give nice design to a house. Retractable awnings are available in many types of slopes to suit your individual needs. Your front building looks very colorful and beautiful by the use of retractable awnings. The installation is also very easy. Retractable awnings are only fixed at the base. The support is provided by the tension springs situated in the arms. Aluminum frames are very strong and durable. But you should prevent any external pressure if any on the frames. It might damage the awning. The materials used in retractable awnings are generally water proof.



Following are the different parts of retractable awnings:

>> Frame

>> Arms

>> Front bar

>> Valance

>> Canopy

>> Mounting bar

>> Shoulder

>> Hood

>> Rib

Moving towards weather impact, rain and snow can result in heavy weight on the awning. Very light rain or snow does not have any effect on the awnings when they are extended. But continuous rain and snow can cause damage, but high quality retractable awnings are not affected. The arms of the awning should be maintained at such an angle which will aid the flow of rain water downwards without putting much pressure on the canopy or rain water getting collected. Rain sensors can be used to detect the rain fall and automatically retract the awnings. Snow fall is completely different from rainfall. This is because snow tends to build up layer on layer and add heavy weight on the awnings, thereby damaging the arms and fabric. So, you have to keep the awning retract switch inside your home to use it whenever there is snowfall in the absence of any snow sensor. Wind is also a major factor for awnings. Strong to very strong winds can cause severe damage to your awnings, so use a wind sensor to detect high wind speed and automatically retract the awning. The design also has major role in protection against harsh climate. Dome shaped awnings are very protective against any such weather problems.
The different styles of retractable awnings available in the market are:

>> Lateral arm awning

>> Drop screen

>> Dome

Retractable awnings have the following uses:

>> Provides protection and shade.

>> Protects outdoor areas from wind and rain.

>> Can be used for various areas like patios, indoor areas and other sitting areas.

>> It affects the indoor temperature by reducing it and preventing the use of air-conditioners. This also reduces electricity bills.

>> It provides privacy and allergen protection.

>> Different weather conditions can be tackled by different sloping angles.

Heightened environmental awareness has led to growing demand of retractable awnings. We at ALEKO have a wide range of the finest retractable awnings which are of high quality and high durability. Choose one from our wide range and give your home a fresh and new look.