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20 Fast Facts on Retractable Awnings

Here’s a quick and dirty list of facts about today’s retractable awnings to help you understand what they accomplish and why they are growing popular.

If you’re wondering why this article is not in-depth, the answer is that it’s not supposed to be! This is the beach-read of awnings education.

But no worries, if you’d like more detailed information, check out some of the other articles on the site.

Here are some fast awning facts:

  1. Retractable awnings are essentially large pieces of indestructible weather-proof fabric stretched on a frame and attached to your house or business. This is what you call simple genius.
  2. They need about 6 inches of horizontal unobstructed wall or roof space to be installed.
  3. They can be lowered or retracted in under a minute—either manually or with a remote control.
  4. Newer models have sensors that automatically unfurl the awnings on sunny days and retract them when a heavy downpour or very strong winds could cause damage.
  5. Can you say, “No maintenance?”
  6. Awnings serve an important function: controlling direct sunlight, which decreases heat and cuts UV rays.
  7. They serve as an outdoor extension of your home or business—and DIY-types like to create “outdoor rooms” with awnings that preserve the colors and vibes of the building itself.
  8. If you’re a business owner, a retractable awning can expand your commercial capacity without the need to hire a general contractor or architect.
  9. An increasing trend in marketing is to use awnings as commercial signage.
  10. When awnings are placed strategically over windows, they cut glare by 94 percent and exterior heating by 77 percent.
  11. Therefore, they lower inside temperatures by 8 to 15 degrees and cut air conditioning bills by 25 percent.
  12. In the real estate market, every dollar saved on utilities translates into $10 to $15 of resale value. If you do the math, awnings can conservatively add several thousand dollars of resale value to your home.
  13. Awnings give your residence a stylish curb appeal. And when you set out to choose awnings, the array of colors and styles available can be matched to your home type.
  14. They create unique new opportunities for atmosphere. Ever had a conversation over coffee “in the rain?” Used a hot tub while snow spirals down around you?
  15. Retractable awnings make for sun-bathing, lunch in the shade, a sun-warmed Autumn deck and stargazing—all in the same space.
  16. They can be strategically installed to cover rough patches on your home’s exterior, like that place the painters missed.
  17. They provide more living area for eating, talking, and entertaining.
  18. When installed over windows, they create cooler, more open rooms because there’s no longer a need to pull the blinds.
  19. They redeem patio, poolside and deck areas, making them more than swatches of blazing hot concrete and bleached-blond wood.
  20. Retractable awnings are trending green. They reduce electricity use, comply with EPA standards, and are made with sustainable materials.

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