Saturday, May 24, 2014

The Many Benefits Of Installing Awnings New Jersey

By Marci Glover


Awnings, which are also referred to as overhangs have been in use for many years. With the ever rising cost of energy, property owners look for ways to improve energy efficiency in their homes or commercial properties. By making a few changes such as installing awnings New Jersey residents can reduce energy expenses. Apart from helping you save money, overhangs can also significantly improve the appearance of your property.

Awnings complement the air conditioning system to lower temperatures in a building. This minimizes the amount of cooling energy required to keep a house cool. When these structures are installed on windows that face south, they can reduce the solar heat that a house gains by up to 65 percent. When installed on side window facing west and east, overhangs reduce the entry of direct sunlight by up to 77 percent.

You can install retractable awnings on the deck or patio of you house in order to create additional living space where you, your friends and family can relax during the summer season. Since these structures have a hand crack or motor, retracting or extending them is easy. You can operate the motors using a remote control device. These overhangs may also have wind sensors that move the motor to retract the awning automatically when it is windy.

Overhangs come in different modern and traditional styles. One characteristic of traditional window awnings is large sides that offer adequate protection from sunlight. Ideally, these overhangs should be placed on widows facing east and west. Spear window awnings are also available. They feature wrought iron frames that have spear finials.

Awnings protect flooring, furniture, portraits and drapes from getting damaged by sunlight. Sun rays can cause furniture, fabrics, framed photographs and carpets to fade. By installing overhangs on your home, your belongings will not be harmed by the rays of the sun.

Overhangs also add living space to a home without the costs and hassles associated with constructing additional rooms. A patio canopy can offer you the protection and comfort you enjoy indoors while allowing you and your family members to relax, enjoy beautiful views and sounds of nature. Overhangs installed on a patio also protect outdoor furniture from damage caused by environmental factors.

Overhangs also protect window frames from the elements of weather. Drastic and sudden weather changes can cause window frames to deteriorate. Since overhangs offer protection from the wind, sun, rain and snow, they help extend the lifespan of window frames. These structures also reduce glare on computer and television screens by up to ninety five percent. Unlike curtains, overhangs do not darken a room so much because they allow natural light to enter a room while blocking direct sunlight from shining brightly on television and computer screens.

To benefit the most from using overhangs, you should hire a professional to install them for you. You should also maintain them properly. Beware of weather conditions when using these structures. When the weather conditions are poor like when it is raining heavily, make sure you retract your awning. Cleaning your awning regularly is also important. However, you should not use soapy water to clean overhangs that are made from acrylic. The best way to clean such overhangs is brushing the cover carefully and washing off debris using clean and clear water.




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