| An awning is a roof like structure, often made of | | | | 4. Deck awning: It is a type of awning which is |
| canvas or plastic, which serves as a shelter over | | | | engineered to withstand greater upward or |
| a storefront, window, door or deck. It is a canvas | | | | downward from unexpected weather than any |
| roof supported by a frame to give protection | | | | other awning systems. It provides beauty and sun |
| against the weather. It is also often constructed | | | | protection without awning framework and costly |
| of aluminum under structure with aluminum | | | | seasonal maintenance. |
| sheeting. Awnings are used for both residential | | | | 5. Shade awning |
| and commercial purposes. The main use of | | | | Canopy is a roof like covering supported on pillars |
| awnings is sun protection, it cuts glare and UV | | | | over an altar, a statue or a fountain. Awnings are |
| rays both indoors and outdoors, they provide | | | | always attached to a building. It may be metal, |
| shade and also reduce heat. Different types of | | | | wood, or canvas. On the other hand, canopy |
| awnings are available. Awnings are visually stunning | | | | refers to a canvas or cloth covering. Awning |
| which goes together with the architectural design | | | | manufacturers and suppliers are available in large |
| of any home or any commercial building. | | | | number. |
| The following are some of the awnings; each and | | | | Versatility of awnings |
| every type of awning has its own benefits: | | | | -It cools home interiors, reduces A/C costs, low |
| 1. Retractable awning: It provides quality, durability | | | | maintenance. |
| and affordability that complement your home. It | | | | -It provides good health, by reducing excess heat, |
| has sufficient slope, so that it can protect outdoor | | | | protects from Ultraviolet rays, rain, inclement |
| areas from rain. These awnings are made with | | | | weather and harsh sun. |
| water - resistant fabric. It also protects indoor | | | | -It provides shade, comfort, various levels of |
| spaces from fading, yet keeps the room bright. | | | | privacy and expands customer commercial space. |
| By using retractable awning it reduces heat and at | | | | Care and maintenance of awnings: |
| the same time reduces the use of air | | | | 1. Remove dirt on the awnings as soon as |
| conditioners, enabling to save energy. Altogether it | | | | possible. |
| brings beauty to the building. | | | | 2. Use only cold or lukewarm water, mild soap and |
| 2. Residential awning: Those which are in houses | | | | a brush to wash your awnings. |
| are residential awnings; the awning which is used | | | | 3. Between deep cleanings, it's good to periodically |
| may be retractable, stationary, vertical, metal, | | | | rinse awnings with clear water. |
| window awnings and canopies. | | | | 4. If you live in a warm, humid environment, it |
| 3. Outdoor awning: These awnings are attractive | | | | becomes necessary to clean your awnings |
| and in many case a very practical addition to any | | | | frequently. |
| home. | | | | |