With summer approaching, homeowners are looking for more ways to enjoy the outdoors at home. With summer temperatures on the rise, however, this becomes more challenging, and the temptation is high to remain inside an air-conditioned home and let the summer pass by. One way to solve this problem is to create outdoor areas that are cool and shady for heat-soaked days without the need to build new structures.
Retractable awnings are one such solution. Awnings protect against inclement weather, provide cooling shade and offer UV protection against the hot summer sun. Retractable awnings allow homeowners to customize their outdoor areas depending on the weather. (On a cool spring day, for example, residents may want a sunny spot outside the home.)
What Are the Benefits of Retractable Awnings?
Retractable awnings add to a home’s value and appeal in a number of ways. They are both stylish and functional: they add to a home’s curb appeal while at the same time providing much-needed shade and protection from the elements. With proper installation, retractable awnings will seamlessly integrate into a home’s outdoor space, enhancing the home’s overall aesthetic appeal.
Retractable awnings can be customized in terms of size, color, design and shape, and be implemented to complement a home’s outdoor spaces to create a desirable place to rest, eat, relax and engage in social events with friends and family.
Protection from the Elements
Retractable awnings will not only protect humans and pets from the hot summer sun but will also protect your outdoor furniture and equipment from excessive exposure to the elements, helping it to last longer. These awnings can also limit the sun exposure your home receives in the summer, helping to cool it naturally and lower the need for expensive air conditioning. Blocking direct sun exposure has been shown to lower the temperature inside a home by up to 15 degrees…which is a big saving on electric bills.
Adding Value and Curb Appeal
Retractable awnings can add significant value to your home, particularly if you choose to sell it in the future. These awnings improve the look of a home, attracting buyers and sellers, particularly if they enhance the design and appeal of the home and the outdoor areas. They can also add privacy to the home and the yard.
Choosing an Experienced Awning Partner
Retractable awnings require a complex installation process and a partner willing to work with you to find the ideal design for your home and yard. They also require maintenance, which is another good reason to form a long-term relationship with a company that will help you keep the retractable awnings in the best possible working order.
A Retractable Awning Specialist in Connecticut
Since 1949, Aladdin, Inc. has been Connecticut’s leader in retractable awnings and canopies, vinyl replacement windows, retractable patio covers, exterior railing, entry and patio doors, storm doors and windows, vinyl siding, gutters, gutter guards and commercial awnings.
We provide services for the entire state of Connecticut and take great pride in our work and in the knowledge that we’ve helped transform countless houses into the homes of their owners’ dreams. For more information, call (203) 776-9996 or visit our website.