While it’s been a long, cold spring for much of the country, summer weather is finally here. This is the time of year we enjoy the outdoor areas of our homes the most. Summer heat, however, can make home patios and decks unbearably hot, and even cause air conditioners to go into overtime keeping interior areas cool. Adding awnings to your home’s exterior space is an inexpensive way to extend your outdoor living space.
The Right Awnings Can Keep Your Home Cool
Awnings are an attractive way to protect your deck or patio and help reduce energy costs while keeping your family cool beneath their cover. They will help reduce sky-high summer air conditioning costs by decreasing the amount of solar heat gain that infiltrates the inside of your home by as much as 77 percent. They can save on cooling energy by 26 percent in hot climates, and 33 percent in more temperate climates. (In cooler areas, they may even render air conditioning unnecessary!)
In addition, awnings are important for protecting your home’s interior furnishings from being bleached by the sun’s rays and reducing sunlight and glare through your windows, according to the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA).
“What some people don’t realize is that in most homes, more cooling energy is lost through glass doors and windows than any other part of the house,” said Michelle Sahlin, managing director of PAMA. “Awnings are an effective way to reduce heat gain and prevent cooling energy loss in households. This benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the homeowner by saving them money on energy bills.
Awnings Enhance the Look of Your Home
Retractable awnings can allow you to quickly create an inviting outdoor living space. Whether you’re eating, entertaining or simply relaxing, retractable awnings turn your deck or patio into a beautiful outdoor room. Choosing retractable awnings is an important option for flexibility. They allow you to extend your awnings when you’re outside and retract them when on cool days or when you’re not outside to let natural sunlight to brighten your home.
Contact Aladdin Inc.
Hamden, Connecticut-based Aladdin is a pioneer in the retractable awning industry. We offer retractable awnings up to 40 feet and projections up to 23 feet, with over 150 waterproof fabrics to choose from. Offering awnings from trusted names like Sunesta and Sunbrella, we bring the finest quality products as well as unparalleled service. We’ve been helping homeowners in Connecticut since 1949 and will work with you to find the best solution for you and your home.
