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Beat the heat with patio awnings

Beat the heat with patio awnings

General, Heating & Cooling

During the day, it’s best to stymie the sun’s rays wherever possible. You can fight unwanted, passive solar heating with your own passive cooling. That’s what awnings are all about – blocking out solar radiation. Deck and patio awnings are inexpensive, effective passive cooling tools useful for complementing air conditioning in the home.

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Many people use deck and patio awnings because their property lacks a sufficient number of shade trees. The pleasant overhead shading lets family and guests stay comfortable so everyone can spend more time outdoors without suffering from the elements. These appliances are even a matter of safety during extreme heat waves.

Awnings can be fixed or retractable. The latter are better suited to all-season use, since the sun can help warm your home in winter. Alternatively, some vendors will come to your home each year, installing a covering in the spring and picking it back up again in the fall.

Landscapers say it’s wise to position awnings to block sunlight from the south and west. Those made of fabric can reduce intrusive heat by up to 65% and 75% from these directions, respectively. Today, Sunbrella fabrics are quite popular for optimum sun resistance.

Money + environment

Today, the high cost of energy has many folks looking for easy, constructive ways to cut utility costs. The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association says that a strategically-placed sunshade can save homeowners more than $200 annually.

In truth, air conditioning isn’t a very ‘green’ way to keep cool. By complementing your A/C with passive cooling features like awnings, you can enjoy the cost-effective rewards of simple and affordable shading, all while doing your part for Mother Earth. All told, patio awnings are a win-win cooling solution for homeowners.

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