All About Retractable Awnings
Posted: January 2nd, 2010 | Author: Jennifer Price | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: deck, durasol, manual awnings, motorized awnings, patio, retractable awnings, sunsetter | No Comments »Retractable awnings are simple structures that generally attach to your home in order to provide additional shade to either the deck or patio area. Manufacturers of retractable awnings make advanced awnings which now come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Whats more, motorized awnings can be controlled via a small remote control.
Retractable awnings like this can be opened and closed at a simple remote control device. Because they are powered by a small electrical engine, you don’t have to manually crank open the awning every time. Because they come in many sizes, even picky homeowners can probably find the exact model to provide shade for your deck or patio area.
On the other hand, manually powered awnings do the same job as a motorized awning, and will save you some money in the meantime. How? These awnings cost less to manufacture, and because they don’t have a motor, they cost less to you. That means more work for the homeowner, who then has to open and close the awning with a hand crank. But if there is no need to retract the awning on a regular basis, this may be the way to go for you.
Retractable awnings are sold at stores like Wal-Mart, Target and Home Depot. While the price is usually good at these stores, your choice of color and pattern are generally limited. A better option if you are looking for something special is to search out an awning dealer, or even deal direct with the manufacturer.
When shopping for a retractable awning, there are a couple of names that are well known for making quality porch awnings. Probably the name that is the most recognized is the Sunsetter brand, with Sunbrella and Durasol being two other well known names. All of these manufacturers offer quality awnings at a fair price. Variety is what the manufacturers are looking to offer, as they can provide you several options as far as colors and patterns.
There are several reasons to make your deck a cool place to sit with the ones you love. A Durasol retractable awning may be the ticket to a more comfortable backyard. When you add an awning, homeowners will beautify your porch with the design or color that best suits your home.