Monday, June 17, 2013

Deck Awnings Look Great When Done Right

By Liliana Mills


There are some great summer locations within the United States and if you have the appropriate setup in your home or back yard you can enjoy the weather all year round. Deck awnings give you that opportunity and you can expand them to include screening too. If you need or want a way to enjoy the great outdoors without all of the hassles then this is the way to do just that.

You must always protect your investment and that is exactly what these are, investments. When you add on of these to the back of your home you will have countless nights and days of summer enjoyment. As a matter of fact, they can be used anytime of year and will allow you to enjoy your deck and yard for a long time to come.

The weather is always a concern for anything that you have outside your home. This is especially true for something that is expected to block out the sun rays. When the sun beats down on the awning it can bleach the color and start to weaken the material. Metal or cloth are generally the material choices but both can take a beating from the weather.

Some people opt for a removable version that is set up only when wanted or when the weather dictates it would be needed. This way you can have the choices you would get with a retractable one without all the costs associated with them. The choices are yours and if your home is older you can have the awnings match the siding or the wood if that is the type of finish you have.

The options are endless and no matter where you live they are available for installation. One thing that is often not considered of thought of is the savings they can also provide to the homeowner. The shade that is given to the back end of the home during the summer months can save on cooling costs by and large. There is nothing better than not having to pay as much for your air conditioning.

If the lifespan of your installation is your main worry, then the retractable ones are your best bet. Either the automatic ones or the manual. Both of these tend to live longer than other versions because they are not forced to stand up to the weather as much. They can be pulled in and covered when bad weather approaches and they will be safe.

Not even the sun will beat down on the deck awnings when they are pulled back in to the home. One thing that must not go unattended is the maintenance and cleaning of these additions. Just like anything else that is in your home or outside of it, these must be cleaned on a regular basis. This is especially true of the permanent ones.

Deck awnings are great additions to the back of your home and will add to the homes appeal as well. When you have company over or you are throwing a party you will definitely have the awning out and in its full glory. You will want it protecting your guests and yourself from the harsh sun and with screens the bugs at night also.




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