Window Awnings are perfect for bathrooms and kitchens as they provide easy ventilation through an effortless crank opening mechanism, while also letting more natural light reach hard-to-reach spaces without having to climb onto ledges or benches.
Awning windows allow airflow throughout your home on rainy days, relieving pressure off your air-conditioning unit and helping it work more efficiently. Plus they come in various colors and designs that suit any taste!
They Block the Sun’s UV Rays
Protecting yourself from UV rays requires more than sunscreen and long sleeves and hats; you might not realize that awnings are an effective way to block UV rays entering your home. UV rays can not only damage skin cells but can also cause furniture, carpeting and wall pictures exposed to direct sunlight to fade over time when continuously exposed; Awnings prevent this damage thus saving money in repair or replacement costs later on.
Awnings provide natural shade that blocks UV rays while still allowing plenty of light into your home, while still allowing plenty of natural sunlight in. Furthermore, many high quality awning fabrics (such as Sunbrella) have been verified by the Skin Cancer Foundation as offering 99% UV protection to help further shield you and your family from sun damage.
Window awnings can be an especially effective way to block UV rays because they cover windows directly. Paired with low solar heat gain coefficient windows (SHGCs), window awnings can significantly decrease solar heat gain and glare while simultaneously decreasing energy consumption and saving costs; further increasing savings. Furthermore, installing an awning adds another method for showing prospective buyers that your property offers efficient living and is worth more when put up for sale.
They Add Curb Appeal
Window awnings provide protection from harsh weather by shielding carpeting, furniture and draperies from being exposed to damaging UV rays from the sun’s rays and helping keep air inside cooler, which reduces energy costs. They can also add style and complement any style of architecture; metal, wood or canvas materials may be used; light colors reflect more sunlight whereas darker ones trap heat inside more efficiently; some even come equipped with small holes or slits on either the top or sides to increase ventilation and keep hot air away from getting trapped between windows – saving energy costs in addition to making all-outdoor living possible!
One of the greatest benefits of window awnings is their ability to add curb appeal to the exterior of homes or commercial buildings. Awnings enhance any entryway’s aesthetic while creating a welcoming first impression for guests or visitors coming onto property. They also add color to an otherwise dull front of a property and complement other landscaping efforts while improving its architectural design.
Awnings not only add curb appeal, they can also increase the value of homes or businesses by increasing curb appeal and decreasing energy bills. With their various styles that complement any style of architecture and motorization options for easier operation, awnings make a statement in any environment.
They Prevent Rain from Entering Your Home
Window awnings provide homes with protection from rain in winter, while also helping prevent snow or sleet from blowing in through doors and becoming hazardous for those walking past them. Furthermore, an awning placed correctly during summer can block harsh sunlight from shining into interior spaces directly through windows; helping keep interior temperatures down while simultaneously saving on air conditioning costs.
An array of colors and materials is available for awnings that will complement the aesthetics of any home, while their fabric covering is water-resistant and treated to resist mildew and fade – meaning it will remain looking its best over years of exposure. Many homeowners choose coordinating their awning colors with patio awnings, trim colors on their homes or the main colors in their flower gardens for added effect.
Retractable awnings provide more versatility and control than fixed ones; retractable ones can even be lowered when needed for shade without impeding natural light or impacting views out the window.
Awnings placed directly over windows can help protect their sill and trim from water damage by channeling rainwater away. This is especially important during periods of heavy rain when homeowners may want to open up their windows to let airflow into their home without risk of water damage.
They Prevent Solar Heat Gain
Awnings help mitigate solar heat gain by blocking sunlight before it enters through windows, thus protecting the interior of your building from becoming overheated and helping lower cooling costs by using less energy to keep things cool inside.
On sunny days, direct sunlight entering your windows can cause glare on TV screens and computer monitors as well as fade carpeting, draperies, and furniture over time. Awnings provide protection from this direct sunlight by blocking it before it can enter rooms – protecting all your belongings from fade damage from UV rays while keeping things looking their best for years.
Awnings come in either stationary or retractable varieties and can be configured to shade windows according to the direction of sunlight throughout the day. On south-facing windows, for instance, awnings can be designed and placed to let lower angle winter sunshine in while blocking direct solar radiation at its highest levels in summer months. Awnings positioned east and west facing can reflect morning or afternoon sun away from windows for added protection from excessive solar heat gains.
Awnings come in an assortment of colors and styles to match the exterior design of any building, while being easy to maintain so they remain in excellent working order.