With summer coming up, you are probably looking forward to spending time relaxing on your deck or patio with family and friends. An afternoon or evening spent outdoors can be pleasant, but Connecticut can get hot on a sunny summer day. You can make your outdoor living space significantly cooler by installing a retractable awning. It can provide plenty of shade so you can enjoy spending time outdoors even on the hottest of days.
What to Do During a Storm
Summer is also known for storms that can occur without warning. They may bring heavy rain and strong winds. That type of weather can cause damage to a retractable awning.
A retractable awning is pitched to allow rain to run off. Light rain should not be a problem, but heavy rain might be. If puddles of water are accumulating on the awning, you should retract it to allow the water to run off and to prevent damage to the awning.
A retractable awning is designed to withstand moderate wind gusts, but it can become damaged by strong winds. If a heavy gust of wind gets under the awning, it can lift and tear the fabric. If the wind becomes so strong that it is uncomfortable for you to sit under the awning, that is a sign that you should retract it to prevent damage.
Get an Estimate for a New Retractable Awning from Aladdin
A retractable awning can provide you with shade so you can enjoy the patio or deck at your Connecticut home this summer. It can easily be retracted to prevent damage from rain and wind during a storm.
Aladdin has installed both hand-crank and motorized retractable awnings for homeowners all over Connecticut. We can install awnings up to 40 feet wide with projections up to 23 feet. Aladdin has been proudly serving Connecticut homeowners since 1949.