An awning can allow you to enjoy spending time outside on your patio, regardless of the weather. With an awning overhead, you won’t have to worry about rain interfering with your dinner and won’t have to move inside because the sun is directly overhead and is making the area unbearably hot. Selecting a patio awning isn’t particularly complicated, but there are several key factors to consider so you choose an awning that suits your needs and your home’s design.
Benefits of a Retractable Patio Awning
Retractable awnings are a popular choice for a patio. On a day when the sun is blazing or rain is in the forecast, you can extend an awning to cover your patio and spend as much time as you want outdoors. If the weather is pleasant and you’d like to feel the sunshine on your face as you relax on the patio, you can keep the awning retracted.
How to Choose the Right Awning for Your Patio
When selecting an awning, you’ll first need to think about how large it should be. You may want a small awning that will only cover the seating area, or you may prefer an awning that will cover your entire patio, plus the area adjacent to it, where people congregate during dinner parties.
The angle of the awning is an important factor that homeowners often overlook. The angle of the sun varies based on the time of day and the position of the sun relative to the patio. The awning will have to be angled carefully to provide sufficient coverage for that section of your house.
You will also have to decide on the color for your awning. You may be surprised to learn just how many options there are. Choose a color that will complement your home’s exterior design and that will also work with the décor inside your house to create a seamless transition when people step outside onto the patio.
Get a Quote for a Retractable Patio Awning
Aladdin offers retractable awnings that can make a patio space comfortable, no matter the weather. You can select a hand-crank or motorized awning and choose from more than 150 weatherproof fabrics. We have been serving Connecticut homeowners for more than 70 years, and we are the area’s original Sunesta dealer. Our retractable awnings come with an exclusive lifetime Sunesta warranty.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options or have questions about how a retractable awning works, how it’s installed, or how to choose the right awning for your home, we can help. Contact Aladdin today to learn more about the retractable patio awnings we offer and to request an estimate.
